Morgantown City Council approves PODA ordinance

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Morgantown City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance establishing a Private Outdoor Designated Area encompassing the Wharf District and downtown. The designation allows member establishments to sell alcohol that customers can take with them throughout the district. The ordinance’s passage was met with a round of applause from those gathered at Tuesday’s meeting,…

Lost Creek man faces arson charge

LOST CREEK, W.Va. Deputies in Harrison County have charged one with arson following an investigation into a Lost Creek structure fire. On Monday, deputies were dispatched to a home on Orchard Street to investigate a report of a structure fire. On the scene, deputies made contact with Randolph Murray, 54, who rented the residence and…

FEMA workers ready to meet with Harrison County residents

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are in Clarksburg, prepared to meet with Harrison County residents who suffered damage during the August 2023 storm event. Bridgeport Director of Emergency Management Tim Curry said FEMA representatives will be here for the next several weeks and no appointments are needed. “From 8…

Major road closure announced in Clarksburg

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – In Clarksburg, W. Main Street between the intersection of Ferry and W. Pike Streets is closed until further notice for storm drain cleaning. Currently, one lane is closed, but on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 8:30, both lanes will be closed. A recommended detour provided by the city to get to U.S. Route…