What’s so funny about peace, love and understanding? That’s not just the title of the old Elvis Costello song. It’s also a rallying cry (of sorts) for a group of […]
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Technical education a hot topic on W.Va. Department of Education’s Listening Tour
That summary report released by the West Virginia Department of Education last month doesn’t contain anything that Nathan Newbraugh didn’t already know. At least in its regard of career technical […]
Mario’s Fishbowl celebrates seven decades in business
Did Sullivan’s girlfriend ever say yes? At Mario’s Fishbowl, one may never know. That’s because the note Sully’s buddies pasted on the wall during the evening he proposed there is […]
Krepps Hawk taken down by pellet gun; vet forced to euthanize injured bird
Somewhere within the wooded periphery of Krepps Park, a red-shouldered hawk is waiting for her mate to return to their nest. Sadly, she’s waiting in vain. Her mate, which had […]
State BOE reconsiders graduation requirements
It’s been 18 years since Sept. 11, 2001, the day terror called on America. For a trio of social studies teachers at Westwood Middle School, that anniversary posed an academic […]
Year in review: 2019 brings much for Mon schools to ponder
Of charter schools, test scores and what to do when the next subdivision takes root in the attendance area. So went the life and times of the Monongalia County Board […]
Beer And Carols
123 Pleasant Street hosts fundraiser for city’s warming shelter Nicholas Larson, to quote “Auld Lang Syne,” will take a cup o’ kindness every chance he gets during the holiday season. […]
WVU physics professor wins fellowship to study in Germany
He’s a WVU physics professor who can mimic the Northern Lights in his Hodges Hall lab — while also spraying shaving cream on wadded-up foil, to suggest Earth’s electromagnetic field. […]
Not quite right: The stress of returning, exchanging Christmas gifts
Some toys are built to last. Like that oh-so-sturdy LEGO tool bench stuck behind Christy Wise at Target, for example. Said bench would have made for a great Christmas gift […]
The history and impact Chico Bakery has had in the region
MORGANTOWN – Seriously: Do people enjoy what you do for a living, as much? Rick Hardy and Danielle Rochester share in what is arguably one of the single-most appreciated jobs […]
