CHARLESTON — Sure, Preston and Pocahontas counties share some notable attributes when it comes to roads and weather. But the two will not share a DOH district anytime soon. Preston […]
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‘We feel like this is a good way to honor her memory’
WESTOVER — Next to the bus stop, at the corner of Holland and Cleveland avenues in Westover, stands a white wooden box with glass doors — a blessing box adorned […]
There’s more to Valentine’s Day than chocolates — but those are good, too
BY ALDONA BIRD For many years, I didn’t have a valentine. But don’t pity me — while I enjoy relationships as much as the next person, I always preferred celebrating […]
MAC looking forward to future with new vision, facilities, leadership
MORGANTOWN — For more than 40 years, the Monongalia Arts Center has focused on providing affordable, accessible arts to the community. While that remains the ultimate goal, it’s time for […]
Do you hear what I hear: Morgantown activists launch listening project for racial understanding
When’s the last time you really listened to what someone had to say? You know: Really listened. In an actual conversation, about a serious, societal issue — in an exchange […]
Thursday-Friday winter weather saw 9 vehicle wrecks, 13 reports of trees down
MORGANTOWN — While Thursday’s storm didn’t quite match some predictions in terms of ice and snow, it still caused some trouble on area roadways. The local area saw nine vehicle […]
BA.2, the omicron variant’s variant, confirmed in state
As Dr. Clay Marsh pointed out during Friday’s COVID-19 briefing, one should never underestimate this virus and its ability to mutate. Proving that point, Gov. Jim Justice announced the first […]
Local children’s authors share books on free channel
Read Aloud Monongalia County has joined with West Virginia children’s authors Marc Harshman and Anna Smucker to make two of their books available free of charge. As part of the […]
Pike Mountain Farm focuses on ethical meat production
BY EVA MAYS When expecting a new baby, many parents feather the nest for the new arrival. Tiffany and Tyler Rice wanted to take it a step further — a […]
Bloom defends collaborative warming shelter effort at Hazel’s House of Hope
MORGANTOWN — In its first year of operation at Hazel’s House of Hope, the city and county funded warming shelter has had its share of growing pains and generated quite […]
