The desk clerk at the motel in Fairmont had to look twice. “Huh?” he wondered. “What the heck was that?” The paperclips and pens collected in that old coffee mug […]
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Selin: Refreshing to have the means and will to make recreation improvements
MORGANTOWN — In June 2018, BOPARC leadership came before Morgantown City Council to deliver some hard truths about the city’s park system. Executive Director Melissa Wiles and Assistant Director Marissa […]
Recent romantic weekend away has surprising results
Last weekend I uttered three little words to Chad that I never thought I’d say to a man. Or to anyone, honestly. We had just wrapped up our second day […]
Knights of Columbus, Challenge Academy students prepare 62,000 meals for those in need
Last month, the West Virginia Knights of Columbus organization was joined by volunteers and students of the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy to pack 62,000 meals to be distributed across West Virginia […]
Music at the Met: Steve Vai shows off triple-deck guitar on tour
BY ALISE CHAFFINS How do you continue to find joy and inspiration in a job you have been doing for more than four decades? If you’re the legendary Steve Vai, […]
The power of a simple gift — Operation Christmas Child prepares for national shoebox collection week
What is the power of a simple gift? Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child (OCC), a project of Samaritan’s Purse, has felt that power by collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to […]
Country Roads Angel Network celebrates West Virginia entrepreneurism at annual dinner
FAIRMONT– “Entreprenuerism” is a key word in the frequent talks about reviving West Virginia’s economy. The Country Roads Angel Network – CRAN – celebrated its mission of fostering West Virginia […]
City humanitarian group organizing Christmas toy drive for Ukraine orphans
Like most moms, Pamela Hines spools out her waking hours happily, and busily, entrenched in the campaign of simply being there for her kids. Daycare and school. Homework, mealtime and […]
Michael Carbonaro brings new show, ‘Lies on Stage,’ to Morgantown
BY ALISE CHAFFINS Frank Ocean once said, “There’s just some magic in truth and honesty and openness.” In his new show, “Lies On Stage,” playing Friday at the Metropolitan Theatre, […]
Mon Commission will consider funding for Holland Avenue work
MORGANTOWN — The city of Westover continues to chase down funding for its Holland Avenue project. It now looks as if the Monongalia County Commission will consider providing at least […]
