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A controversial fund meant to aid volunteer fire departments got tangled up when Morgantown Fire—though not volunteer—got included, and the contingency money was misused for routine county expenses instead of emergencies. Firefighters warned this undermined the fund’s purpose, and after commissioners spent over $16K on gear, they unanimously voted to scrap the entire reserve, shifting future state funds equally among all 12 volunteer departments and Morgantown—effectively eliminating a safety net for unexpected crises. Meanwhile, Rainbow House, an LGBT shelter, faces scrutiny after its founder pleaded guilty to obstructing law enforcement, and commissioners investigate safety concerns after nearly 500 911 calls in a year, with residents fearing the facility may be enabling rather than helping.

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