A walking track that has been 10 years in the making is soon to be a reality. Crews from Parrotta Paving, of Morgantown, are working on moving […]
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Solar for safety: Two groups proposing panel-equipped ‘resilience hubs’ for shelters during weather emergencies
Drenching rains. Paralyzing bouts of cold and snow — followed by record-breaking high temperatures the next week, or the next day, even. Lashing rains and winds that […]
Mylan Park to unveil fitness center at business event
The Hazel J.W. Ruby Community Center and Sports Complex at Mylan Park invites the community to its Business After Hours event at 5:30 p.m. March 20. This […]
Funding announcement changes everything for local shelters
MORGANTOWN — The March 1 announcement of statewide emergency shelter funding from the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness was a game changer for two local shelters […]
Bartlett Housing Solutions issues statement on shelter closure
MORGANTOWN — Bartlett Housing Solutions issued a press release Monday confirming the closure of the nonprofit’s emergency shelter located in Hazel’s House of Hope no later than […]
Photography show on display now at MAA gallery
The Morgantown Art Association will host its 13th Annual Photography Show this month. This show is for MAA members only. Ribbons will be awarded for Best of […]
Morgantown going back to the drawing board on city garage project
MORGANTOWN — In 2022, the Morgantown Building Commission took ownership of Morgantown City Hall, the Norwood Fire Station and the city’s public works garage in exchange for […]
Mildred Fizer marks 103rd birthday: Educator was the nation’s first female 4-H director
Mildred Fizer didn’t exactly shatter the glass ceiling 58 years ago. Rather, she simply etched her way through it, with grace and quiet confidence. “Somebody, some woman, […]
Chicago students make trip to help Morgantown nonprofits
BY ALISE CHAFFINS To those who live in Morgantown, this may seem like an odd choice for a high school club from out of state to visit […]
Kroger workers reject contract, authorize strike
CHARLESTON — Union workers at nearly three dozen Kroger stores in West Virginia could be headed for the picket line after soundly rejecting the company’s contract offer […]