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Five applicants express interest in Morgantown Council opening

MORGANTOWN – According to the city of Morgantown, five individuals have expressed interest in serving out Brian Butcher’s term as the 7th Ward representative on Morgantown City Council. As of the Aug. 21 deadline, the city had received statements of interest from Vincent Kang, Kirsten ...

‘Team Fairmont’ mini-grant program announced

FAIRMONT – What would you do with $3,500 to help improve the City of Fairmont? Now you'll have a chance to let your municipality know. The city is offering up to $3,500 to six local organizations and community partners through its inaugural Team Fairmont Mini-Grant program. “We hope ...

Study recommends West Run roundabouts

MORGANTOWN – Two roundabouts – one at the intersection of West Run and Van Voorhis roads, and another at the intersection of West Run Road and Riddle Avenue – were among the recommendations to come out of a complete streets feasibility study of the West Run/Van Voorhis corridor. The ...

Star City awards paving contract

STAR CITY – Anderson Excavating had the lowest bid to pave eight town roads and Star City Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to accept that $37,090 bid. The other bid – from Parrotta Paving – came in at $39,000. Both Anderson and Parrotta are Monongalia County businesses. Star ...

Speaker removed as Flock continues to dominate commission meetings

MORGANTOWN – A county resident’s refusal to provide a last name before offering public comment escalated to the point of physical removal during Wednesday’s Monongalia County Commission meeting, drawing shouts of rebuke from the assembled crowd and a promise of legal action against the ...

Traffic talk: Star City police report on increased accidents, motorists

STAR CITY – Monongalia County public schools and West Virginia University opened their classrooms Tuesday and the extra traffic was noticed in and around Star City. “You can tell the students are back,” Police Chief Glen Staley told town council at Tuesday’s regular meeting. ...