On June 20, 1863, West Virginia separated from Virginia and was admitted into the Union during the Civil War. Morgantown said “Happy Birthday” to the Mountain State Saturday, celebrating its […]
Community
In pictures: Exhibit tells story of early photography from 1840-1915
Smartphone users aren’t the inventors of the photograph, though they might have amped up the number taken in any one day. More than 150 years ago, the Civil War generation […]
Pop-Up Plaza aims to bring together community and creativity
MORGANTOWN — Though a bit drizzly on Tuesday afternoon, community members and organizations still crowded into Monongalia County Courthouse Square for the first-ever Pop-Up Plaza. Amy Loomis, one of the […]
Mon Health Dept. offering free ‘dunks’ to help reduce risk of mosquito-borne illnesses
Like it or not, mosquitoes are part our natural environment. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t decrease your risk of getting bit by the disease-carrying bugs, said Jamie Moore, threat […]
Patrons enjoy sunshine, arts during first Pride Arts Walk
MORGANTOWN — A perfect Friday evening in downtown Morgantown served as proof that you don’t always need rain to enjoy a rainbow — just like you don’t need a gallery […]
Mon County kids participate in summer activities at 4-H camp
MORGANTOWN — Down a country road of its namesake, Monongalia County kids come together each summer for 4-H camp at Camp Muffly. Deb Dean, a 4-H volunteer, said though not […]
Mon Health Fair promotes community wellness, offers services
MORGANTOWN — On any other day you might not expect to see Mickey Mouse hanging out in the parking lot at Mon Health Medical Center, but Saturday the hospital hosted […]
SteppingStones, Mylan Park envision new place for play
MORGANTOWN — Miracle Field has been a field of dreams in the heart of Mylan Park for SteppingStones athletes for more than 15 years. Now Mylan Park and SteppingStones — […]
Cheat Lake Farmer’s Market kicks off for the season
MORGANTOWN — While some make a run to Kroger or Aldi after work, people in the Cheat Lake area got the chance to grab some groceries at this year’s first […]
Indiana Jones to close run of ‘must see’ films at the Metropolitan Theatre
MORGANTOWN — Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Indiana Jones — classic film franchises given a one-night-only revival in Morgantown’s historic Metropolitan Theatre. Theatre Manager Joe Kaehler said the theatre […]
