Although a physical gathering won’t be possible for the 26th annual Cheat Fest, organizers are bringing festivities to residents’ homes virtually. “I really do believe that joy and celebration are […]
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Mon County QRT receives new grants; PRCs still working, albeit remotely
In spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Monongalia County’s Quick Response Team (QRT) is still meeting once a week — via videoconferencing — to discuss recent overdose reports, approaches to […]
Son surprises mother with new nesting boxes during virus slowdown
GLADESVILLE — Jane Strahin got a nice surprise from her son, Tom Strahin, during the coronavirus slowdown. The 83-year-old retired registered nurse had told him that her chickens tried to […]
Morgantown Police Chief resigning
Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston is resigning after nine years leading the city’s police department. “We received the email a week ago requesting employees to take pay cuts and those […]
Bird watching more than just a hobby
By Aldona Bird Rustling and chirping, of brilliant color or subtly camouflaged, feathered life fills our forests and backyards. Some birds are locals, and stick close year-round. Others are now […]
Teacher of the Year 2020 announced
Funny thing about words. The ones from the day before will occasionally show up the next morning. You know. So they can slap you around a bit. Tripped-over words. Words […]
New Mountaineer named for 2020-21
WVU Today Colson Glover, an Honors College sophomore from Lewisburg, begins his year as the 67th West Virginia University Mountaineer today. Glover was named the Mountaineer for 2020-21 March 7, […]
WVU Core Arboretum and W.V. Botanic Gardens in bloom for early spring
Those who venture outside to get some fresh air and exercise will notice a little more color dotting the landscape, as spring flowers continue to bloom. The WVU Core Arboretum […]
Teacher of the Year
Morgantown High School honors English teacher Kevin Colistra with a sign and balloons outside of the school on Wilson Avenue. Colistra has been named Monongalia County Schools Teacher of the […]
Spider-Man at the drive-thru
Spider-Man greets families Wednesday afternoon at the McDonalds in Star City.
