I have about a half dozen half-finished columns sitting on my computer. No, not about. Exactly. I have started — and stopped — writing six times in the past week. […]
Features
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 […]
An American moment, in Morgantown: Traveling couple takes the pulse of the nation in photographs and ledger entries
It’s hard not to be intrigued, and even harder to resist, when Linda and Robert Kalman approach you. There’s Linda, with her Midwestern geniality and folksy friendliness. And there’s Robert, […]
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 […]
Happy Birthday WVU Art Museum
A seventh birthday celebration was held Thursday in the West Virginia University Art Museum. The event marked the seventh anniversary of the opening of the museum at 20 Fine Arts […]
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 […]
