The West Virginia Black Heritage Festival is planned for Sept. 9-11 in Clarksburg. Festivities include a Youth Block Party, the Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, a basketball Free Shot contest, concerts […]
Community
Morgantown recognized for community ARPA outreach efforts
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown’s efforts to involve the community in the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds has earned it some recognition. Communications Director Andrew Stacy was […]
Richwood redevelopment project moving forward at its own pace
MORGANTOWN — Standing on the back deck at 318 Richwood Ave., it’s hard not to be taken in by the view. Members of the Monongalia County Commission were on that […]
Kona Ice owners offer more treats with new Essie’s Sweet Shoppe
BY EVA MAYS Sherry Monazam, her husband, Essie, and their two adult children have been in the frozen confection business for almost 10 years. They initially bought into the Kona […]
Mon Commission puts $200,000 into new fairgrounds building, plans to deed land
When it comes to the construction of a new building on the Battelle District Fairgrounds, Clay-Battelle FFA Alumni Association President Keith Watson is sure of two things. One, the local […]
Teachable lunch: First Ward woman and her daughters make lunches for those less fortunate on first day of school
Sometimes, a person just wants to do something unconditionally nice for her community, that’s all. That’s why Stacey Elza kept staring at that cooler on her porch. And that’s why […]
Artistic additions to Morgantown
The Morgantown hills are full of trekking WVU students. To greet the incoming minds, the Morgantown creative community has made substantial contributions that have grown artistic opportunities and aspects of […]
Solid Rock Church restoring bell tower, preserving community landmark
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger NEWBURG — Stretching 65 feet from the ground, the historical bell tower that sits atop Solid Rock Church in Newburg needs some TLC, and the congregation is […]
WVDOT seeking input on six-year transportation plan
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) will host a virtual workshop from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 1, for the public to review information on future federal transportation funding […]
MPO looking to have engineering on call, applying for federal Safe Streets grant
MORGANTOWN — In an effort to be more nimble in its ability to respond to grant opportunities and address emerging issues and projects, the Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization is […]
