Weather conditions from a strong system that swept through the area Tuesday closed schools in Monongalia and Preston counties and caused traffic delays, vehicle accidents and power outages. It also […]
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PSC completes fire hydrant survey, recommends 10-year replacement program
MORGANTOWN — The state Public Service Commission recently completed its statewide fire hydrant survey and issued some recommendations, including a 10-year, $70 million program for public utilities to replace aging […]
Slava Ukraini, for a long as it takes: Soldier visiting Morgantown from the fighting in Ukraine said Putin underestimated the people’s resolve
Ariah Ben Yehuda was still trying to figure out Tuesday if his lunch order at the Morgantown Eat ’n Park really was a metaphor of Western abundance and exuberance. Or […]
Snow or rain: Temperatures will largely determine weekend weather
MORGANTOWN — Earlier this week, the hot topic among local meteorology enthusiasts was the possibility of big snow this weekend. Now, not so much. “It’s been trending in the […]
Hoop Dreams: Elks Lodge 411 setting up for another free-throw competition Saturday
Basketball free throws as a metaphor for life and success? “Of course,” Jon Kline said. “You’re out there, all by yourself. And you have to earn it. No one’s going […]
January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
Firefighting is known to be a dangerous profession. In addition to the obvious risks of running into burning buildings, the men and women of professional and volunteer fire departments are […]
Aristotle Jones’ ‘Streets of Osage’ celebrates Al Anderson and the coal camp
How’s this for a love song? Aristotle Jones, the Morgantown musician, songwriter and performer who regularly sings the praises of the Osage coal camp, smiled when he heard about how […]
Bloom asking for clarification on Wriston’s Harmony Grove comments
MORGANTOWN — The reassurance provided in October, when Gov. Jim Justice sat in front of Mountaintop Beverage and promised “two accesses” to the Morgantown Industrial Park, took a serious hit […]
WVU Police hosts open house to boost recruitment, education
Law enforcement agencies nationwide continue to struggle with new officer recruitment, forcing some departments to come up with new ways to draw in those who may have a calling in law […]
Beer and Hymns raising glasses and voices to support local charity
Beer and hymns. The two words are rarely seen together, but one group in Morgantown has found a sense of community in the combination. In 2017, Rich Chaffins was attending […]
