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Today is Sunday, May 4, 2025
#1 – From BAD BUILDINGS.WVU – Are you interested in improving your community?
The Abandoned Properties Coalition is dedicated to pursuing the revitalization of abandoned and dilapidated properties across West Virginia through sustainable planning and policies that positively contribute to community well-being.
Created to identify challenges and solutions for the growing issue of abandoned and dilapidated properties, the APC’s vision is to create equitable, sustainable communities of hope and wholeness with vibrant, productive spaces across the state.
The APC values the equitable engagement of community members in the identification of both challenges and solutions to the issue of abandoned properties.
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#2 – From CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT GUIDE – Mylan Park in Morgantown is expanding with $30 million worth of new recreational facilities including a BMX track, all-inclusive playground, KOA campground and hockey arena.
In Mylan Park’s upper section, park officials are tentatively looking at a fall construction kickoff for West Virginia’s first multi-acre, national-level bicycle motorcross, or BMX, facility.
In the lower section, SteppingStones and park officials are collaborating on what is described as a fully-inclusive, completely accessible, multi-generational playground. Much like the playground, Mylan Park’s new KOA Campground will likely see its first visitors in May 2025.
If that were not enough, Mylan Park also is scheduled to host competitive hockey this fall. The large steel structure taking shape in the heart of the park’s lower bowl is a $15 million hockey arena.
State officials say everything is on track and running smoothly.
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#3 – From WVDNR – With more than 2,000 miles of navigable streams and dozens of boatable lakes and impoundments, West Virginia is an incredible place for boating adventures. But before you rev up your engine, it’s essential to recognize the responsibility that comes with operating a motorboat.
Boating safely in West Virginia requires boaters to make a commitment to protect lives and ensure a safe experience for everyone on the water by wearing life jackets and following navigation rules.
This guide provided by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources explores why boating safety matters every time you hit the water, why you should always wear a life jacket, key navigation rules to follow and how you can protect the environment while enjoying your time on the water.
Read more: https://wvdnr.gov/safe-boating-adventures-your-guide-to-boating-safety-in-west-virginia/
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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
