Ben Conley

Morgantown, United States

Newspaper Reporter at The Dominion Post

Newspaper reporter with The Dominion Post. Please, cancel me. 😆

Articles

After five-week delay, DOH says Walnut Street work ready to resume

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Ben Conley

Jun. 3—MORGANTOWN — If you spend any amount of time downtown, you're likely aware that one lane of upper Walnut Street, as well as the adjacent sidewalk, has been off limits to some degree since February. That's when Blue Gold Development showed up to complete a $1, 203, 349 streetscape project that will include extensive lighting upgrades, a new sidewalk and other pedestrian improvements as well as a full asphalt overlay in the one-block stretch between Spruce and High streets.
Holland Avenue work to stretch beyond June 22, city preps for paving

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Ben Conley

Jun. 3—WESTOVER — The lead engineer on Westover's Holland Avenue project told Westover City Council construction will stretch beyond the anticipated June 22 completion date. "We are not working as fast at night as we had anticipated, so therefore it is slower overall. I think our anticipated date for completion was June 22. I think the last time I told you that I was here and I told you that it was going to go beyond that, and it is, " Thrasher's Doug Smith said Monday.
After five-week delay, DOH says Walnut Street work ready to resume

2 days ago | dominionpost.com | Ben Conley

MORGANTOWN — If you spend any amount of time downtown, you’re likely aware that one lane of upper Walnut Street, as well as the adjacent sidewalk, has been off limits to some degree since February. That’s when Blue Gold Development showed up to complete a $1,203,349 streetscape project that will include extensive lighting upgrades, a new sidewalk and other pedestrian improvements as well as a full asphalt overlay in the one-block stretch between Spruce and High streets.
Holland Avenue work to stretch beyond June 22, city preps for paving

2 days ago | dominionpost.com | Ben Conley

WESTOVER — The lead engineer on Westover’s Holland Avenue project told Westover City Council construction will stretch beyond the anticipated June 22 completion date. “We are not working as fast at night as we had anticipated, so therefore it is slower overall. I think our anticipated date for completion was June 22. I think the last time I told you that I was here and I told you that it was going to go beyond that, and it is,” Thrasher’s Doug Smith said Monday.
Funding uncertainty has MCHD in 'difficult financial straits'

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Ben Conley

Jun. 2—MORGANTOWN — In the best of times, annual budgets are uncertain. They're well-educated guesses — estimates, if you prefer the term. You look at what you expect to get, weigh that against what you expect to spend — and hope nothing happens along the way that negatively skews either number beyond reconciliation. But what if you have no real way of knowing what to expect ? That's where leadership with the Monongalia County Health Department often is finding itself.
Owens & Minor cuts ribbon on state-of-the-art distribution center

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Ben Conley

Jun. 2—With 25 facilities spread across the state, and beyond, WVU Health System is taking the fight to the chronic disease and health challenges that have plagued West Virginia. As with any sustained campaign, establishing and protecting supply lines is crucial to victory. On Monday, Owens & Minor and WVU Health System came together to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 350, 000 square-foot distribution center that will be the heart of that logistical effort.
Owens & Minor cuts ribbon on state-of-the-art distribution center

3 days ago | dominionpost.com | Ben Conley

With 25 facilities spread across the state, and beyond, WVU Health System is taking the fight to the chronic disease and health challenges that have plagued West Virginia. As with any sustained campaign, establishing and protecting supply lines is crucial to victory. On Monday, Owens & Minor and WVU Health Systems came together to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 350,000 square-foot distribution center that will be the heart of that logistical effort.
Funding uncertainty has MCHD in 'dangerous financial straits'

3 days ago | dominionpost.com | Ben Conley

MORGANTOWN — In the best of times, annual budgets are uncertain. They’re well-educated guesses – estimates, if you prefer the term. You look at what you expect to get, weigh that against what you expect to spend – and hope nothing happens along the way that negatively skews either number beyond reconciliation. But what if you have no real way of knowing what to expect? That’s where leadership with the Monongalia County Health Department often is finding itself.
Shelter director estimates $150,000 needed to boost capacity

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ben Conley

May 29—MORGANTOWN — Jessica Thompson, shelter director for Catholic Charities' Grace Shelter in Hazel's House of Hope, estimates the shelter likely turns away an average of 20 individuals monthly. If and when a bed does open up, it's claimed within an hour or two. It's been this way since before Catholic Charities took over the shelter from Bartlett House and began accepting new intakes in mid-October.
Richard water dispute back before county commission

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ben Conley

May 29—There's a lot of water in Richard. Not a big surprise, really. The tiny, incorporated area just beyond Sabraton on Earl L Core Road (W.Va. 7) sits in a floodplain. Except the water is always there. Rain, no rain—it doesn't really matter. There it is, pooling in places it's not supposed to be, like basements, driveways and backyards. Exactly what, or who, is causing the problems and exactly what can, or should, be done about it depends largely on who you ask.