MORGANTOWN — More than 2.3 million square feet of new development, private investment in excess of $561 million and nearly 4,500 jobs. Those numbers represent the economic impact made to […]
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In memory of ‘Father B’ — Catholic organization in Morgantown bestows its latest round of scholarships named in his honor
La Familia (and good grades, too). The late Rev. Colombo Bandiera — “Father B” to four generations of West Virginia’s Catholic community — was just as much about the principal’s […]
It all adds up, UHS math instructor — and Mon’s Teacher of the Year for 2024 — says
Math, math and more math. Even if you thought you had finally said goodbye to it, after your schooling years were done. Remember trying to help your kid with his […]
Lauren’s Wish: ‘We’ve still got a long way to go’
As a student at University High School, Lauren Cole’s most-coveted fashion accessory, so it appeared, was the No. 8 jersey she wore while starring on the girls varsity lacrosse team. […]
Sikora: Commission considering all options to provide broadband coverage
Monongalia County Commissioner Sean Sikora said he recently had a bit of a broadband epiphany courtesy of the initiative taken by the Hagans Community. Back in March, residents of the […]
Jeans for justice: Denim Day shows support for sexual assault victims
Blue jeans and denim jackets may not immediately inspire thoughts of activism, but on Wednesday, donning the classic cotton fabric signaled exactly that. Monongalia County Victim Assistance Program participated in […]
Mountain Line will replace Uber to continue RideMon program
Between May 2022 and March 2023, RideMon, the partnership between Mountain Line and the ridesharing app Uber, provided 2,676 rides. By December 2022, the on-demand van service was poised to achieve […]
Victim Assistance Program celebrates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Victims of crime can often be forgotten, left to navigate the legal process on their own while likely struggling with emotional challenges. Since 1985, the Monongalia County Victim Assistance Program […]
PSC OKs Mon Power pursuing letter of intent to keep Pleasants open; surcharge depends on PSC approval of LOI
MORGANTOWN — Mon Power may continue pursuing a letter of intent with Energy Transition & Environmental Management to keep the Pleasants Power Station open in order to continue evaluating the […]
Are ramps headed for a mess? Experts worry about overharvesting the popular Mountain State vegetation
No one ever raises a stink over Chef Brian Covell’s Beef Wellington recipe this time of year. Covell, the nationally acclaimed director of culinary services for the Monongalia County Technical […]









