Grant Money Will Help Clean Up Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties

Grants totaling $9.2 million are going to 21 West Virginia communities to remove abandoned and dilapidated structures. The funds will be given as reimbursement for demolition projects and qualified associated expenses, according to Gov. Jim Justice’s office. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s newly established Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program will administer the funds. Locations selected are Bluefield, Buckhannon, Clendenin, Elkins, Hinton, Logan County, Mannington, McDowell County, Mercer County, Montgomery, Nitro, Oak Hill, Parkersburg, Parsons, Princeton, St. Albans, Salem, Smithers, Thomas, Wellsburg and Weston.