MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Agreements have been finalized to move forward with broadband expansion projects in Monongalia County. The Monongalia County Commission approved two separate contracts between the county and Comcast to support broadband infrastructure improvements in three parts of the county. The work will be completed at a combined cost of approximately $1.6 million with…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University celebrated the accomplishments of Mountaineer students with their winter commencement. Ceremonies were hosted at the Coliseum on Saturday, where two separate commencements were hosted for WVU’s twelve colleges, with just over 1,200 graduates participating. Mountaineers and their families celebrated the occasion with WVU President E. Gordon Gee was…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The American Red Cross wants to encourage residents to take part in an opportunity to save someone’s life. Blood drives will be hosted on Monday and on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, in the Morgantown area that will be hosted by the Allegheny Highland Chapter of the American Red Cross. Executive Director Jason Keeling…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown area Salvation Army is out around town to encourage donations supporting the community. Volunteers will be placed at the front of area grocery stores and big box stores around the Morgantown area from Monday through Christmas Eve as they try to garner donations as part of the well-known Red Kettle…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mountain Line Transit Authority announced that their service will have adjusted hours during the holiday season. According to a press release, Mountain Line buses will shut down service on Tuesday, December 24 after 6:00 p.m. with the final runs leaving Pifer Terminal at 5:00 p.m. There will be no bus service…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Salvation Army has kicked their holiday activities into overdrive. Over 100 volunteers from across North Central West Virginia have joined to help collect donations and give out some holiday cheer as part of their annual Angel Tree campaign. Captain Dennis Smith of the Morgantown area chapter of the Salvation Army…
WESTOVER, W.Va. — The Westover VFW Post 9916 will receive some help from the state to address repairs to their aging building. Monongalia County State Senator Mike Oliverio announced that the West Virginia Local Economic Development Assistance Grant Fund awarded $6,000 to help renovate parts of the VFW’s Holland Avenue headquarters in Westover. Oliveiro formally…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monday standoff at the Cranston & Edwards Law office standoff will get additional scrutiny, according to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia Bill Ihlenfeld. On Monday, Jeremy Harp went to the law office to make a statement regarding a recent case handled by the firm in which his…
REEDSVILLE, W.Va. — Officials from West Virginia University report the fire at the WVU J.W. Ruby Research Farm near Reedsville in Preston County originated in a piece of equipment that was parked in one of the exterior stalls of the horse barn. The fire spread to the barn and caused an estimated $1,000,000 in damage.…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — University High School standout punter Jimmy Gregg has used his trade to raise a record amount of money for Kohl’s Champions benefits Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). “We have been so honored to have Jimmy be a part of the Kohl’s Champions program this year,” said Daniel Silvernail, Community Engagement Coordinator for…