In West Virginia, where the Appalachian storytelling tradition still hangs in the hollows and along the ridgetops like a whisper of morning fog, it’s not just the tale. It’s the […]
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Morgantown fire chief retires after 31 years of service
After decades of service with the Morgantown Fire Department, Chief Eugene Deem retired Friday, following an official announcement from the City of Morgantown earlier this week. Deem joined the department […]
Local care agency’s new location to further support for growing elderly population
Three years after taking the helm of local elderly in-home care agency Village Caregiving, registered nurse and Village Caregiving Executive Director Toni McNett celebrated the culmination of her team’s hard […]
Robot road trip: Fairmont State ‘Falcotronix’ team programming success
FAIRMONT — An outlay of $2,000 will take you places when your robot is planning the road trip. That’s how much money Falcotronix, the robotics club of Fairmont State University, […]
Gift to Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute advances Alzheimer’s research in memory of late WVU alumnus
MORGANTOWN — The family of a WVU alumnus has given a gift to WVU’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to advance groundbreaking Alzheimer’s disease research. The gift from Sharon Miller establishes the […]
Walker ’s Warriors
Walker ’s Warriors Blood Drive brought donors to First Presbyterian Church in Morgantown Wednesday to commemorate the life of Demetry “Mack ” Walker. It was three years ago, on Juneteenth […]
Running hot and cold: Pros offer tips on how to (medically) deal with the heat wave
Say you’re older and walking the rail-trail for fitness. Or you’re a teenaged entrepreneur, mowing lawns for spending money. You’re out there, soldiering on and in the glare of that […]
Local business helping community beat the heat
A new business set to open in downtown Morgantown this August is stepping up to try to help those suffering in the extreme heat this week — with coolers filled with free […]
What to do when kids/pets are seen a hot car
What should you do when you see a child or pet sitting in a vehicle on a hot day? In some states, “good Samaritan” laws allow citizens to break into […]
Mon Commission, Comcast announce $17.8M broadband deal
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Tuesday announced a $17.8 million public/private partnership with Comcast to deliver broadband access to the county’s western end and other unserved areas over […]
