MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission appears ready to have formal discussions related to the planned MidAtlantic Resiliency Link. After a long, steady stream of North Central West Virginia residents spoke out on the 105-mile transmission line that will go through at least two Mountain State counties, Commissioner Sean Sikora announced that a work…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board appears to be back towards making progress on multiple large-scale infrastructure projects. After delays caused by intense rainstorms earlier in the spring, MUB General Manager Mike McNulty and Assistant General Manager Rich Rogers offered updates involving multiple projects that have subcontractors that have returned to normal work schedules,…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Board of Education will temporarily wait before making a potential vote on the county schools crowdsourcing policies. Board Member Christina Fattore Morgan recommended the decision as part of the BOE’s regular meeting Tuesday in order to have in-person conversations with School Superintendent Eddie Campbell, Board Members Shawn Smith and…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown officials have announced the temporary closure of Hoffman Avenue for Popenoe Run drainage improvements. Hoffman Ave. will be closed for approximately 5 days on both sides of Popenoe Run to allow crews to continue drainage improvements in the area. Detour signs will be clearly posted. Detours: – North side: via Amherst…
MARION COUNTY, W.Va. — Roads in Marion County are slowly getting back to normal following the devastating flash flooding from Father’s Day weekend. The state Division of Highways (DOH) has reopened all roads, and while some are only one lane, residents are able to get around. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” DOH District 4…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has added a total of 12 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for the upcoming year. The university is in partnership with Greenspot for 12 charging stations—six in the upper-level parking garage at the Mountainlair (lot ST-2) and at the Mountaineer Station parking garage (lot ST-3). On WAJR’s “Talk of…
CHEAT LAKE, W.Va. — A side-by-side rider is being treated for unspecified injuries following a rollover accident Sunday night. Around 7 p.m., members of the Masontown and Bruceton-Brandonville Volunteer Fire Departments water rescue teams were called after the side-by-side rolled over an embankment. Because of the victim’s injuries, first responders made the decision not to…
PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — One person was transported to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after a firework injury was reported from Big Bear Lake. Unconfirmed reports indicate Bruceton EMS, State Troopers and an off-duty deputy offered treatment and the victim was transported by ambulance. No other information about the incident has been released.
