The way Jamie Summerlin sees it, Valentine’s Day is a pretty elemental thing. After all, the community organizer asks, what’s more elemental than fine wine, rich chocolate and — heck, […]
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Masontown mayor takes road woes to Charleston
CHARLESTON — Masontown has a number of problems with its roads including a hole that could swallow a small car behind the post office. Mayor James Cottrell brought the issues […]
Get up and get active with someone you love
BY CHRISTELLE TEMPLE There’s only one thing better than being active — being able to be active with somebody! Having someone by your side pushing you, encouraging you, being your […]
Proposal to change Preston’s DOH district not likely to come to pass
CHARLESTON — Sure, Preston and Pocahontas counties share some notable attributes when it comes to roads and weather. But the two will not share a DOH district anytime soon. Preston […]
‘We feel like this is a good way to honor her memory’
WESTOVER — Next to the bus stop, at the corner of Holland and Cleveland avenues in Westover, stands a white wooden box with glass doors — a blessing box adorned […]
There’s more to Valentine’s Day than chocolates — but those are good, too
BY ALDONA BIRD For many years, I didn’t have a valentine. But don’t pity me — while I enjoy relationships as much as the next person, I always preferred celebrating […]
MAC looking forward to future with new vision, facilities, leadership
MORGANTOWN — For more than 40 years, the Monongalia Arts Center has focused on providing affordable, accessible arts to the community. While that remains the ultimate goal, it’s time for […]
Do you hear what I hear: Morgantown activists launch listening project for racial understanding
When’s the last time you really listened to what someone had to say? You know: Really listened. In an actual conversation, about a serious, societal issue — in an exchange […]
‘A Hero’ film offers an unflinching look at truth
BY ALISE CHAFFINS When we think of heroism, what often comes to mind are the big acts where countless lives are saved. In Asghar Farhadi’s latest film, “A Hero,” currently […]
Thursday-Friday winter weather saw 9 vehicle wrecks, 13 reports of trees down
MORGANTOWN — While Thursday’s storm didn’t quite match some predictions in terms of ice and snow, it still caused some trouble on area roadways. The local area saw nine vehicle […]
