Christmas charity drives brighten Morgantown season
Community groups in Morgantown launch Operation Santa Claus 1970 and related programs to aid needy families. Citadel and Salvation Army prepare food baskets and toy shops for qualifying families, with gifts delivered to Weston and hospital canteens. Donations flow through Monongalia County Mental Health, American Legion posts, Forestry Club, and local churches, while students host greenery sales and various holiday drives.
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City Library
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University Forestry Club
Courthouse Square
Monongalia General Hospital
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Morgantown plans first class airport equipment from surplus
Ashburn reported securing surplus materials for Morgantown including 12 contamination suits for chemical fires and 60 army surplus blankets with significant savings. He noted a new fire truck is sought at a fraction of the engine’s estimated 80 000 to 100 000 price and promised voter backing if costs stay low.
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Cook safety tips for Christmas trees from Morgantown fire officials
Morgantown Fire Department urges precautions for Christmas trees including keeping trees away from flames using fire resistant decorations and checking light wiring. WVU forestry official notes fresh base cuts improve liquid absorption and offers two fire retardant solutions, one boric acid borax mix and another ammonium sulfate method. A reader’s home remedy using boiling water corn syrup iron and bleach is also shared. Sentencing set for Stephen Serota in marijuana case following undercover state police investigation.
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William Kidd
West Virginia University
Marvin A. Kiger
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