Mon County Commission receives response report from FirstEnergy on April 19 storm, approve re-appointments to MCDA board

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — More details have been released related to the April 19 storm that affected the majority of Monongalia County as the Monongalia County Development Authority (MCDA) received formal approval for re-appointments of well-known members of the Morgantown community onto its board of directors. The Monongalia County Commission received a written update from First…

Clarksburg resident to serve time in federal prison for meth distribution

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – A Clarksburg resident will serve time in federal prison for selling methamphetamine in Harrison and Lewis Counties. United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of West Virginia announced that Kevin Cayemitte, 36, was sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Cayemitte…

Morgantown City Council approves transfer of properties to Land Reuse and Preservation Agency, sets public hearing for Sunnyside TIF

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Additional property transfers towards the Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency have been given a formal green light by the Morgantown City Council, while extra sales tax revenues are approved to be allocated by the city. The council unanimously approved the transfer of 19 properties located within five wards during their regular…

WVU prepares to host annual Blue and Gold Mine Sale, donations being accepted around Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Office of Sustainability is ready to accept donations for their annual end-of-the-year consignment sale. The well-known, community-wide, commercial-size donation bins have officially been placed in various parts of the city of Morgantown as items begin to be accepted for the popular Blue and Gold Mine Sale. The six…