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Mon County Commission President Bloom calls for need for county representation on MUB board

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County officials continue to express the need for county representation on one of the largest public utilities in the county. Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom spoke about recent developments involving the Morgantown Utility Board on WAJR’s Talk of the Town, where he called for the Morgantown City Council to consider a county resident to replace longtime board member Tom Witt, who recently announced he would not seek reappointment. Bloom discussed the need to have representation for more than half of the customers that do not live within city limits while also stating the potential impacts on development if the status quo were to continue.

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Harrison County Schools Discusses Progress On School Bus Driver Issues

The problem envisioned in August came like a slowly approaching storm that could be seen, the thunder rumbling heard, but no solution preventing its onset possible. Jamie Kosick reported that the school system, after attrition, would for 2026 “run short of drivers” for school buses. In early October, Rosie Linton, a fifth grade student at Mountaineer Elementary School, shared that “in the past two weeks, so the last 10 days of school Mountaineer Elementary has had a bus issue five of those days. So whether a bus did not run at all during the day or it was able to run in the morning and not in the afternoon.”

Harrison County, WV · 2d
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County Roadway Projects Scheduled for Next Week in Marshall County

Road Closure on County Route 20, Sunny Lane, to Begin Thursday, November 12, 2026. Marshall County, WV – A portion of County Route 20, Sunny Lane, will be closed at milepost 0.20 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for a culvert installation. Traffic signs will be used to maintain traffic. Local traffic, school buses, and emergency vehicles will be accommodated.

Marshall County, WV · 1d
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Mon County Commission unveils bids for new MCHD headquarters improvements

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission will now consider close to a half dozen bids for the planned renovations to the new County Health Department headquarters. Silling Architects Studio Manager Marie McCauley presented bids from five firms during the commission’s regular meeting on Wednesday with each bid proposing...

Morgantown, WV · 1d
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Harrison County historic preservation levy falls short, supporters plan to try again

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A proposed levy to support historic preservation organizations in Harrison County fell short of the 60% approval needed to pass, but supporters say they plan to bring it back to voters. The Historic Preservation Alliance said the measure received 9,961 votes in favor, or 57.89%, according...

Harrison County, WV · 1d

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Bonnie’s Buses to Offer Mammograms in Salem, Jane Lew

Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography will visit Lewis, Mercer, Harrison, and Raleigh counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Buses will be at:. Family Medical Clinic of Jane Lew from 8 a.m....

Lewis County, WV · 1d

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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to open sections of Mon/Fayette Expressway

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will open the first two sections of the southern half of the Mon/Fayette Expressway PA Route 51 to I-376 Project on Nov. 20. Sections 53A1 & 53A2 will expand the current 54-mile expressway by nearly five miles north of the existing northern terminus of the Mon/Fayette Expressway at the PA Route […] The post Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to open sections of Mon/Fayette Expressway appeared first on Transportation Today .

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Harrison County BOE moves forward with closure process of Lost Creek, Salem Elementary Schools

The Harrison County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to move forward with the closure and merging processes of Lost Creek and Salem Elementary Schools.

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NCWV voter turnout greatly increases in 2026 General Election

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Unofficial results from the 2026 General Election are reflecting an increase in voter turnout in North Central West Virginia counties. Clerks in Monongalia, Preston, Harrison, and Marion Counties reported increases in voter participation in comparison to the previous midterm election in 2022, with all four counties reporting voter turnout of over 40 percent in unofficial results. Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney reported that 28,487 votes were cast in total, resulting in a 42 percent voter turnout that exceeded the 2022 midterm elections by over 2,500 votes cast.

Monongalia County, WV · 2d

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Harrison County Scored In WVDE Approval Status and Accreditation Report

Harrison County was not dinged academically, but still has operational work to do, according to the recently released West Virginia Department of Education Approval Status and Accreditation Report. This report covers both operational and academic effectiveness of all 55 county school systems and also charter schools in West Virginia. According...

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Underground fire in Westmoreland County has been burning for months

An underground fire continues to burn at the former Westmoreland Glass Company property in Hempfield Township.

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New forecast shows Pittsburgh's chance of seeing a white Christmas

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas in Pittsburgh ? While there's no guarantee, there's a chance the Steel City and the surrounding Ohio Valley will have snowy holidays . Old Farmer's Almanac recently released its white Christmas 2026 forecast for regions across the United States. The map shows which areas will see an inch or more of snow on the ground on Dec. 25 morning. Here's what Pittsburgh can expect. Will Pittsburgh have a white Christmas? Old Farmer's Almanac 2026 snow prediction The Ohio Valley, including Pittsburgh, has a chance of a white Christmas, according to the almanac. This means the area may have at least one inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning, though it doesn't have to fall that day. While the westernmost parts of Pennsylvania have a chance to see a white Christmas, and the northeasternmost corner of the state is likely to have snow on the ground on Dec. 25, most the state is unlikely to see substantial snow cover on Christmas. Shop winter essentials on Amazon Does Pittsburgh usually have a white Christmas? Based on weather data collected since 1880, Pittsburgh's frequency of having a white Christmas with new snowfall the same

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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Greensburg voters keep residency rules for city officials

Voters’ decision to maintain residency requirements for Greensburg’s city administrator and fiscal director could make it difficult to fill those positions in the future, according to Councilman Randy Finfrock. About 62% of voters rejected two referendum questions on Tuesday’s ballot that sought to remove the requirement from the...

Greensburg, PA · 2d

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New rule costing some Western Pennsylvania home sellers thousands – and time

In some parts of Western Pennsylvania, homeowners could have to pay more than $10,000 when trying to sell.

Westmoreland County, PA · 3d

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A Pennsylvania Flea Market Took Over an Old Movie Theater and Now Fills 100,000 Square Feet

A weekend flea market now fills the shell of an old movie theater, and the shopping covers about 100,000 square feet. That’s a lot of room for trinkets, toys, and treasures that used to share space with popcorn. I love the idea of hunting for vintage finds where people...

North Versailles, PA · 11d

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Leslie Rossi retains 59th District seat in state House race

State Rep. Leslie Rossi won out over Democratic challenger Jordan Omlor in the 59th District House race. According to unofficial Westmoreland County election results, Rossi received 62% of the 26,800 votes counted, to Omlor’s 38%. All results remain unofficial until certified by the county board of elections. Rossi, 55,...

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

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Steelers, Giant Eagle announce free lunches for kids during Pittsburgh school closures

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Giant Eagle announced a partnership today to provide free lunches for students attending 10 City of Pittsburgh recreation centers.

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Proposed homeless shelter in Pittsburgh’s Polish Hill neighborhood draws mixed reactions

A proposed homeless shelter in Pittsburgh’s Polish Hill neighborhood is drawing both support and opposition from residents.

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Greensburg voters split on charter referendums

Greensburg voters were split on four proposed amendments to the city’s Home Rule Charter. According to unofficial Westmoreland County election results with 93% of city precincts reporting, Greensburg voters opposed removing residency requirements for top officials but supported updates to fire department language and contract bidding limits. All results...

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