MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission maintains the lowest tax rate in West Virginia and lowered its budget by roughly 7% in 2023. That, in and of itself, would constitute […]
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Leader of West Virginia Islamic Association asks Charleston City Council to consider ceasefire resolution
BY JARETT LEWIS CHARLESTON — A leader of the state’s Islamic Association is calling on Charleston City Council to consider a resolution that asks for a ceasefire in Gaza between […]
Air National Guard firefighter’s death reaches 3-year anniversary
BY JARETT LEWIS CHARLESTON — It has now been three years since the death of Air National Guard firefighter Logan Young. Young, a senior airman with the Martinsburg-based 167th Airlift […]
‘Society of the Snow’ a poignant tale of survival
In 1993, the movie “Alive” was released in theaters. I was in college and some friends and I went to see it at the dollar theater. I was a little […]
Retired WVU professor earns 3rd award for novel
Retired WVU Law Professor Forest “Jack” Bowman has been named the winner of the 2023 Kindle Book Awards for his novel “All Our Yesterdays.” The award was made in the […]
WVU professor notes positive trends in latest census figures
BY MIKE NOLTING Recent population numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau show an overall population decline but some trends show change is gradually coming. WVU economist John Deskins said […]
Mon Schools, 2023: Special-ed discipline woes and a ‘Renaissance’ in STEM education
Monongalia County Schools went into the year talking about buildings and will close out the year – talking about buildings. Several facilities in the district sustained damage of varying levels […]
From ice arenas to warming shelters: 2023 in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN — Putting together a year-end review summing up 2023 in the city of Morgantown wasn’t easy. A lot happened to be sure, and right up to the end. […]
Masontown woman charged following VFW incident
Preston County deputies charged a Masontown woman with domestic battery following a reported disturbance at the Masontown VFW on Wednesday. According to a criminal complaint, Karen Sue Luzier, 61, of […]
Safe, Fun New Year’s celebration ideas for the kids
We made it through Christmas, mamas! Let’s give ourselves and everyone who helped make our kids’ holidays special a pat on the back. That is no small feat, making Christmas […]
