MORGANTOWN – There’s a fine art to heckling people on the golf course, and Michael Cole was hitting it straight down the middle on a mellow Friday afternoon last September. […]
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‘The Rustic Mechanicals’ troupe seeking student actors for its Shakespeare Intensive next month
CLARKSBURG – “Is this a kazoo which I see before me …” Well, maybe. And most likely, if it’s a production by The Rustic Mechanicals, West Virginia’s only professional Shakespeare […]
Francis Dalton dies at 104: World War II vet who fought in the South Pacific never regarded Japanese soldiers as ‘the enemy’
CLARKSBURG – After the chaplain said a few words … and after the recording of Taps played … and after the American flag was respectfully draped over Francis Dalton’s body […]
Mon Schools to hit the trail next month in Sabraton
MORGANTOWN – There’s nothing like a multiple-choice test. Which is why you’ll want to lace up your running shoes. Or, you’re walking shoes, depending upon your recreation of choice. Make […]
Of scrimmages and squash: Lou Birurakis readies for his 100th birthday
BRUCETON MILLS – Lou Birurakis is already looking forward to the present he’ll receive this weekend for his 100th birthday. “I’m getting a new battery for my pacemaker,” he said, […]
Michael Waide selected as Pierpont president
FAIRMONT – Interim, no more. Pierpont Community and Technical College has selected Michael Waide as its next president, the school announced. Waide has a longtime association with the school in […]
Pedal to the mettle: Elks ‘Spring Fling Fest’ features bike giveaways, info on outreach agencies
MORGANTOWN – In spring, a young kid’s fancy turns to … pedals. Spoked wheels. Those nifty streamers attached to handlebars. And maybe catching some big air, if you hit that […]
Fairmont film production house nets a close-up on Netflix
FAIRMONT – Robert Tinnell doesn’t how this movie is going to end, but he’s loving the story so far, he said. “As usual, I went into this with ‘a big […]
Worker rights, labor policy explored in Fairmont State debate forum
FAIRMONT – It was somewhat threatening – and definitely complimentary – at the same time. The wording on the protest sign spied at a teacher rally in Colorado back in […]
Marion BOE talks levies and lock-ins for safety
FAIRMONT – For a lot of public school districts, it’s never too early to talk about an education levy. However, it can sometimes be too late. Which is why Scott […]
