Activate! seeks new ways to get children moving in classrooms Kids are supposed to get an hour of physical activity a day, but fewer than a quarter of them do. […]
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Technical education a hot topic on W.Va. Department of Education’s Listening Tour
That summary report released by the West Virginia Department of Education last month doesn’t contain anything that Nathan Newbraugh didn’t already know. At least in its regard of career technical […]
Success story: ‘That was the final bottom,’ says man aided by QRT
At 15, John Shaffer wanted to fit in and decided quitting school and dealing drugs would be a way to accomplish that. “I went from selling drugs to using them […]
DOH hopes design helps fix problems at Tunnelton underpass
TUNNELTON — A possible solution to flooding and other problems at the Tunnelton underpass could soon be addressed, according to Brent Walker, director of communications for the West Virginia Department […]
Lightsaber lessons: Outer Rim Praxeum school offers specially designed courses
Growing up, Danielle Strenko remembers watching the original Star Wars trilogy on VHS. A couple of years ago, she found herself at PopCon, where she came across The Outer Rim […]
Pitzer named 2020 River Hero for fighting for improved water quality
KINGWOOD — It’s surreal, Amanda Pitzer tweeted, after learning she is one of five people named a 2020 River Hero. You earned it, said those who nominated her. Pitzer and […]
Second ChalleNGe Academy to open in Montgomery
Making good on the governor’s announcement of a second Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy in the state, plans are in place to for the school to open later this year. During his […]
WVU researchers use tree-ring samples to study historic region
Log cabins in West Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains have a story to tell: When people leave, the forest takes over. Researchers at West Virginia University are using tree-ring dating to determine […]
Healthy Grandfamilies program comes to Newburg in March
Are you a grandparent suddenly raising a grandchild? Need help finding resources and services? An eight-week Healthy Grandfamilies program will start March 3 at the Newburg Senior Center, 36 Morgantown […]
Preston asks judge to stop levying fine against chronic offenders
Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston said he’s asked judges at the municipal and county level to stop levying fines against chronic offenders. During an October work session on issues facing […]
