With all the snow of late, can an avalanche be far behind? In Monongalia County’s school district, that answer is yes. And the avalanche hits … this summer. Make that, […]
Education
Senate bill regarding state schools superintendent’s control over local boards stirs challenges, passage gets delayed
MORGANTOWN — A state Senate education bill dealing with the state schools superintendent’s authority over local school boards hit a wall Wednesday after opponents said it appears to be an […]
House bill promotes new industry through advanced recycling; Senate bill requires county school boards to broadcast and archive meetings
MORGANTOWN — The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday approved a school board public access bill that, if it becomes law, would require more of county boards than the Legislature requires […]
Hear the work of Kodály and Ravel at St. Thomas à Becket Episcopal Church
The West Virginia University Community Music Program announces its 60th anniversary with several returning and new group classes and ensembles. Instruction is open to everyone — beginners, amateurs and performers […]
Mon students back in class after a wintry week of snow days
Monongalia County’s school buildings weathered the storm last week, coming through the onslaught of snow and frigid temperatures with no structural issues, the district reported. That meant no leaking roofs […]
Senate passes school water bottle filling station bill; House adopts resolutions for member floor speeches, power grid stability
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate debated a bill on Friday to require water bottle filling stations in schools, while across the Capitol delegates wrestled with a resolution allowing members to […]
Discussion highlights impact of public health decisions on private lives
MORGANTOWN — The choices being made locally by public health officials in response to COVID-19 are not taken lightly and are certainly not without consequence. That was the takeaway from an […]
‘Mohigan Idol’ fundraiser set for Met next month
Cue announcer: “This … is ‘Mohigan Idol.’” OK, so Ryan Seacrest won’t be on the stage of the Metropolitan Theatre next month to emcee, but the Hollywood-styled glamour and glitz […]
‘Everyone’s a math person’: Math Field Day is next week in Mon Schools
Math Field Day is coming up for Monongalia County Schools. First, though, a run of the narrative numbers. For most of us civilians, the first wave of the pandemic put […]
‘They’re resilient — more so than us’
If today isn’t another snow day, Monongalia County’s sixth-graders will roll up their sleeves for their second COVID shot. “That’s if the weather cooperates,” Deputy Schools Superintendent Donna Talerico told […]
