Morgantown leaders prepare for camping ban implementation, pledge to increase affordable housing

MORGANTOWN, W.V. In Morgantown, elected leaders and the city administration are preparing for the enactment of the ban on camping in public areas. On MetroNews “Talkline,” Deputy Mayor Jenny Selin said the newly passed measure is an expansion of an existing ordinance enforced in city parks and on and around the rail-trail system. “We already…

Morgantown City Council approves bid for Phase 4 of Morgantown Airport Runway Extension Project

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A contract bid for Phase 4 of the Morgantown Municipal Airport Runway Extension Project has been given the green light. The Morgantown City Council unanimously approved the bid contract of approximately $6.5 million to Pennsylvania based firm Cast and Baker Corporation as part of their regular meeting Tuesday night. The bid was…