MARTINSBURG, W.Va. --Â Gov. Joe Manchin is scheduled today to present two state Division of Highway (DOH) grants, including one for $300,000 to the City of Martinsburg to help with downtown revitalization efforts, officials said.
The award for the city is designated for the Martinsburg Town Square Plaza project, Mayor George Karos confirmed.
Karos said the city likely would apply for more money for the pedestrian-minded project, describing the money as "foundation-starting" for the work to be done.
"It's big news," said Karos, who confirmed the city previously had submitted an application for a DOH Transportation Enhancement and Recreation Trails grant, but was unsuccessful.
City officials are expected to provide a 20 percent match for the grant. A $31,350 award is expected to be presented for an access trail at Yankauer Nature Preserve, according to officials familiar with Manchin's visit.
