dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – 100+ People Who Care Morgantown met for the second time under their new format Monday afternoon to learn about three local charities and give one a $25,000 […]
Community
Grace Shelter director: Five-plus turned away daily
MORGANTOWN – Four hours. That, Mindy Thorne explained, is about the maximum amount of time a bed stays open at Grace Shelter, where she’s served as director since November. “We […]
A milestone worth celebrating: 167 graduates begin their next chapter
MORGANTOWN — Hundreds of proud family members, friends and supporters filled the Mylan Park Event Center on Saturday as 167 graduates crossed the stage during the annual summer commencement ceremony […]
Mini action park, lower Marilla Park projects rolling ahead
MORGANTOWN – If you’re into action – particularly the variety involving people-powered wheels – a new trailside attraction taking shape along Deckers Creek may be right up your “ollie.” Morgantown […]
New look, same mission: Hazel’s House of Hope holds open house event
MORGANTOWN – Sometimes the visuals don’t quite match the vision. That’s been the case for Hazel’s House of Hope since it opened its doors to its first tenant agency more […]
Aspire rolling ahead with Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowl
MORGANTOWN – Aspire Services Center, the veteran-focused nonprofit providing structured environments for adults recovering from addiction, is rolling ahead with its most striking fundraiser to date. Sadly, some pins may […]
‘They’re why we do this’: Flag ceremony honors veterans, patriotism and community
MORGANTOWN – Eleanor didn’t concede to the elements Thursday. The old soldiers who were there to assist didn’t either. “Eleanor,” is the ceremonial name given to the giant American flag […]
Patriotism: clear mission of Forgotten Flag Foundation
The mission has been clear from the start. A year ago, when the Forgotten Flag Foundation was launched, its three-part objective was strongly established: reignite patriotism, honor veterans and first responders, […]
Urban education: Morgantown Citizens Academy class recognized
MORGANTOWN – What is sludge, and how is it repurposed by the Morgantown Utility Board? What percentage of flights at the Morgantown Municipal Airport are commercial versus general aviation? How […]
Continuing the story: The first five years of a lifelong commitment to visual storytelling in West Virginia
This month marks five years since I first walked into the small newsroom on Earl L. Core Road. I was still a college student then, carrying a kind of urgency […]
