Mission … continued. That’s the word from the newest commander of the West Virginia American Legion, who said Monday he won’t break ranks in his advocacy of the Mountain State’s […]
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Meet John Kelly: The man who lived to tell about it
George Washington, by all accounts, was considered a brilliant tactician on the battlefield. Even if he was out-thought, and out-fought, by the British that day near Philadelphia. The Revolutionary War […]
Local Mrs. America pageant winners prepare for nationals
Last month, two Morgantown women were crowned Mrs. WV America and Miss WV for America 2023. They aim to empower and inspire the community with their respective self-made initiatives. Austyn […]
‘Hi, Eleanor’: Arthurdale’s New Deal Festival is Saturday
Elmer Rich had himself a pretty good deal in Arthurdale nine years ago. On a golden July afternoon, the renowned fiddler, then 94, was sawing out timeless tunes — “Arkansas […]
Newly-widened Mileground open to traffic
What a time to be alive. After years of orange barrels, closed lanes and high blood pressure, there are five freshly paved lanes open to traffic on the Mileground. The […]
Fireworks set for 10 p.m. July 1 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
Start your celebration of July 4 today in Morgantown at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park. “We are excited to have a patriotic program that celebrates our nation’s independence,” Vincent Kitch, director […]
A retirement nearly five decades in the making
The Monongalia County Circuit Clerk’s Office is losing a familiar face this week with the retirement of Cathy Golleher, a 48-year staff member. “You always know it’s coming, but when […]
Alpine Street residents seek county assistance with orphaned road
MORGANTOWN — What happens when the street you live on becomes impassable? Several things, according to Alpine Street resident Derek Jackson — you hope you never need the assistance of […]
Gas leak closes Mon Boulevard for over an hour
A section of Monongahela Boulevard between the Star City Bridge (Boyers Avenue) and the Patteson Drive intersection by the WVU Coliseum had to be closed for over an hour Tuesday […]
The journey starts here: Morgantown rolls out new logo, tagline
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Communications Director Drew Bailey admits he’s been known to geek out over a well-formulated marketing campaign. So, you can understand his excitement with Monday’s announcement that the […]
