MORGANTOWN – On a February day back in 1996, Dave Neese’s eyes welled, as he regarded his newborn daughter with a whisper and awe. “Hey, baby girl,” he said, gently […]
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Dreams that can never be: Dave Neese’s impact statement
Here’s the full text of the impact statement Dave Neese gave in the parole hearing of Rachel Shoaf, who was convicted in his daughter’s murder. It was authored by Jacki […]
Boot me out of the ballgame: A College World Series appreciation of Lambert Bartak
OMAHA, Nebraska – Hey Ump: That probably was a Mickey Mouse call. Even if Lambert Bartak didn’t realize the sonic implications of what just happened. What he just did. Are […]
Next of kiln: Service League of Morgantown explores city’s history of pottery making with young students
STAR CITY – Tenley Clodfelter’s eyes were glazing over Thursday morning at The WOW! Factory, but it was OK. That’s how it was supposed to work. Glazing was the order […]
Former Mon Schools superintendent will fill vacant BOE seat
MORGANTOWN – When Frank Devono raises his hand at the next meeting of the Monongalia Board of Education on June 23 – it won’t just be to say hello. The […]
Salute: Morgantown Elks Lodge 411 readies for Flag Day
MORGANTOWN – Consider the more recent history (“recent,” as far as historians define it) of the Grand Old Flag. In 1945, Joe Rosenthal, an Associated Press photographer whose parents were […]
YCF has awarded more than $260K in scholarships for coming year
MORGANTOWN – Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Inc. just went back to school. The organization awarded $266,750 in scholarships for high school students and college students across […]
In remembrance of June 6, 1944 — the pivotal, impactful D-Day of World War II
Are there still stories of World War II in your family? Of course there are. If you know which great-great aunt to talk to at the reunion. That’s what makes […]
Nehlen leadership summit wraps at WVU
MORGANTOWN – What Super Regional? A host of emerging leaders on the sports landscape of Monongalia County Schools lined up last weekend at West Virginia University, for a gathering named […]
State’s first charter school holds first-ever graduation for its seniors
MORGANTOWN – Meet the trailblazers of West Virginia Academy. There’s Katie Matala, who is bound for Coastal Carolina University, where she’ll train to be an elementary school teacher. And Drake […]
