West Virginia lawmakers expect to convene for a special session starting Sunday, focusing on the state’s level of funding for human services plus additional surplus spending priorities. The expectation is […]
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Doug Skaff hospitalized after being bitten by snakes while taking down campaign signs
DANVILLE — Secretary of State candidate and former House of Delegates member Doug Skaff is hospitalized after being bitten by two copperhead snakes while removing campaign signs. He is being […]
West Virginia charter school board to accept federal grant applications
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Professional Charter School Board has been given the green light from the federal government to begin accepting grant applications from charter schools across the state. […]
Website provides school levy information
KINGWOOD — A new website will allow the public the opportunity to calculate what their tax liability will be if a new school levy is passed this year. Members of […]
A successful summer season debut by the West Virginia Public Theatre
By Jade Ruggieri After two years off for the global pandemic, the West Virginia Public Theatre held its first, full summer season. With productions of “The Curious Incident of the […]
Leadership Mon is now accepting applications for the class of 2023
By Jade Ruggieri Leadership Monongalia is accepting applications from those interested in cultivating leadership to foster the state of West Virginia’s prosperity. Each year, 20 applicants are selected to participate […]
Slide into summer with Tygart Adventures
By Jade Ruggieri Following the country roads to Tygart Lake State Park, there’s untouched beauty of the natural landscapes West Virginia is known for. With 10 miles and 1,750 of […]
Sylvia’s Angel Tree illuminates University Avenue
Carving in honor of Sylvia Chico brings joy to passers-by By Jade Ruggieri An angel appeared recently on University Avenue. A maple oak tree sits on Charlie Chico’s lawn, across […]
Princess Sarah Culberson honored at the 30th Annual Trumpet Awards for her impact on the Sierra Leone community
By Jade Ruggieri About the size of South Carolina, Sierra Leone faced an 11-year Blood Diamond Civil War. Two years after the war ended, Princess Sarah Culberson visited her newfound […]
The Monongalia County Beekeeper’s Association looking for busy bee helpers
By Jade Ruggieri From 9 a.m. to noon June 4, the Monongalia County Beekeeper’s Association will be cleaning up, planting flowers and adding pollinator hotels to the flowers at 200 […]
