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 up and said […]
Author: Katie Long McDowell (editor)
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, Marion and Preston […]
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 Preston County Animal […]
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 for the entire […]
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 one of the […]
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. Stealthy, quick as […]
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 keeping that promise. […]
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 Monongalia County Health […]
Changing the status quo scary, but necessary
The other day, a post by dude I knew in high school popped up, wherein he bemoaned living in a world where men must deal with the “constant fear” of […]
Is pupil dilation still really needed during eye exams?
Q: My husband, who is diabetic, just had his annual eye exam and his doctor insisted on dilating his pupils. My eye doctor is using a new instrument to see […]
