Family raises funds for room in name of Johnny Koon On a rainy October evening in 2011, several members of the Koon family, of Westover, assembled in the meeting hall […]
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WVU’s Rethink Your Drink campaign sees great success over past 6 years
West Virginians have reached an important milestone in the battle against obesity and its related conditions — years ahead of schedule — thanks in part to a West Virginia University […]
Thrasher Group donates 2 vehicles to Good News Mountaineer Garage
The Thrasher Group, a Bridgeport-based civil engineering firm, has donated two vehicles to Good News Mountaineer Garage, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide transportation to those in need. Thrasher […]
WV PEERS helps people reach recovery
When Dan McCawley goes out into the community and knocks on the door of a stranger who has recently experienced a drug overdose, he has a pretty good idea of […]
Salvation Army hosts their Christmas Kettle and Angel Tree Kick-Off
It might be hard to believe, but Christmas is rapidly approaching, and the Salvation Army is getting ready for a busy holiday season. Nicole Greenland and her husband Sheldon are […]
Hotel Morgan closed for renovations, anticipated to open December 2020
The Hotel Morgan on High Street is officially closed for renovations but is anticipated to be open again for business before Dec. 31, 2020, more than 12 months from now. […]
Dorsey’s Knob’s new mural honors Native American history in Mon County
The mural at Dorsey’s Knob is getting a facelift — but to understand its significance requires a brief history lesson. Debora Palmer, project coordinator, said that when Ron Justice was […]
Senior Monongalians host early holiday ceremony to honor vets
U.S. Marines don’t cry. But the eyes of John Kilionski, who served in the Corps from 1961-67, definitely did soften Wednesday morning at Senior Monongalians. It’s not like it was […]
Warming shelter plan in place for Mon County this winter
The warming shelter is in need of volunteers. If the temperature falls to 34 degrees or below, the volunteer shifts will be 8 p.m.-midnight and midnight-7:30 a.m. Those interested in […]
Local law clerk organizes toy drive for Mon County
Drop off donations at justice center through Dec. 13 There are more than 100 kids from Monongalia County in the state’s custody and a local law clerk has organized a […]
