BY EVA MAYS Chuck Penn didn’t set out to own a shop specializing in candles and other scented products. He worked for years as a social worker and then as […]
Community
Chocolate ‘wine and shine’ festival: A sweet taste of the mountains, Saturday at Mylan Park
The way Jamie Summerlin sees it, Valentine’s Day is a pretty elemental thing. After all, the community organizer asks, what’s more elemental than fine wine, rich chocolate and — heck, […]
Masontown mayor takes road woes to Charleston
CHARLESTON — Masontown has a number of problems with its roads including a hole that could swallow a small car behind the post office. Mayor James Cottrell brought the issues […]
Get up and get active with someone you love
BY CHRISTELLE TEMPLE There’s only one thing better than being active — being able to be active with somebody! Having someone by your side pushing you, encouraging you, being your […]
Proposal to change Preston’s DOH district not likely to come to pass
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 […]
‘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 […]
