More than 350 children in Monongalia County will be warmer in brand new coats this winter, thanks to the Morgantown Firefighters IAFF Local 313. “All the time in emergency situations, […]
Community
What bell-ringing can accomplish
Nationwide, Salvation Army bell ringers raise an average of $50 per hour. This means in just two hours of ringing, a bell-ringer can raise enough money to provide a week’s […]
Holiday lessons: Cliff the Clumsy Elf teaches kids to be prepared and kind
TUNNELTON — The elf that visited South Preston on Wednesday won’t fit on a shelf, but he can teach a lesson that’s as good now as in the other 11 […]
Allstate donates 1,700 pairs of socks
Allstate employee Bridget McClain approached her boss, Jeremy Radabaugh, one day and said she wanted to help people, focusing on the homeless. She was sitting in the office and her […]
How Salvation Army bell-ringing began
In December 1891, Capt. Joseph McFee of The Salvation Army in San Francisco, Calif., wanted to provide a Christmas dinner for 1,000 poor people, but had no way to pay […]
Morgantown Christmas parade turns High Street into Santa Claus Lane
MORGANTOWN — Location, location, location. Sure, it’s important in real estate. But in the parade peepin’ game, it’s everything. A couple of pros were out Thursday for the 2019 Morgantown […]
Reedsville Shop ‘n Save raises money for West Preston
REEDSVILLE — The customers of Reedsville Shop ‘n Save Express donated $471 to West Preston School to ensure students get a gift at Christmas. “I remember being in school and […]
Making the holidays happen: Toy and Food Distribution continues
Volunteers help prepare and hand out food for the 38th Annual Holiday Toy and Food Distribution, which continues today. Only food was distributed Wednesday, while food and toys will be […]
Women’s Giving Circle awards grants to nine organizations
The Women’s Giving Circle of North Central West Virginia (WGC), a component fund of Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Inc. (YCF), announced its fifth annual community grants […]
Finding a home for the holidays
The West Virginia Rescue Drive is bringing a diverse array of area businesses and organizations together this holiday season for a single objective: Get animals out of shelters and into […]
