Author: Katie McDowell, The Dominion Post
Thanksgiving may be over, but the gratitude keeps on going
As the veil of the all-American carb coma called Thanksgiving is likely just beginning to lift for most of you, I doubt the holiday has managed to […]
This motivation is making me uncomfortable
I don’t consider myself to be an overly negative person. I’ve had a half-full glass a time or two in my life. Like, just yesterday, I woke […]
Shoe box charity kicks off: Samaritan’s Purse seeks gifts for less fortunate kids
MORGANTOWN — As the holiday season is approaching, Samaritan’s Purse is raising awareness for its Operation Christmas Child program. According to Ronda Dalton, area coordinator for Monongalia, […]
Love, guaranteed: Adopt, don’t shop for furever friends
OCTOBER IS ADOPT-A-SHELTER-DOG MONTH. To find your BFF (best friend furever), contact Mon County Canine Adoption Center at 304-291-7267, Marion County Humane Society at 304-366-5391 or The […]
Country vittles: Mountaineer Week celebrates West Virginia cuisine with buffet, ’roni roll contest
MORGANTOWN — You don’t have to be a WVU student to eat like a Mountaineer. As WVU’s annual Mountaineer Week kicks off Friday, there will opportunities a’plenty […]
Craft bash: Annual Mountaineer Week artisan fair opens Friday at Mountainlair
MORGANTOWN — WVU will open its 71st annual Mountaineer Week celebration of Appalachian heritage Friday with the always-popular three-day craft fair, among other festivities. “Mountaineer Week is […]
Making deadline under an evil eye
Forgive me if this column seems a bit disjointed. I am a bit out of sorts today. Because even as I sit here, I am being hunted. […]
Joe Statler likes second state pay increase; has questions for governor about money
CHARLESTON — Del. Joe Statler (R- Monongalia) said Gov. Jim Justice made a promise, and his recent announcement regarding PEIA and teacher pay is another step toward […]
Smile Express makes dental care mobile
MORGANTOWN — In just three weeks since the Smile Express made its debut, 128 youngsters have received dental care from the mobile dental office run by the […]