New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Morgantown Voters Approve Camping Ban
After months of debate and opposition, city residents voted Tuesday to uphold a new city ordinance that expands an existing camping ban and carries up to 30 days of incarceration as the penalty for repeated violations.
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The ordinance will go to a public vote and be placed on the April 29, 2025 ballot. The ordinance will remain suspended until after the results of the election.
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