CHARLESTON – Monongalia County Schools put out a holiday spread, as it were, three days before Thanksgiving last month. The district oversaw a food giveaway, no questions asked, with boxes […]
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Transportation projects dominate headlines throughout 2025
MORGANTOWN – From Walnut Street work impacting traffic through the heart of Morgantown, to the completion of Westover’s Holland Avenue project, to the long-awaited federal signoff on a new Harmony […]
History’s future: City contemplating what’s next for growing museum
MORGANTOWN – Morgantown City Councilor Joe Abu-Ghannam said he’s made keeping up with the latest offerings at the Morgantown History Museum a pretty regular part of his ventures downtown in […]
Hope Coliseum HVAC, expansion plans among WVU legislative talking points
MORGANTOWN – In a competitive sense, the spectators who fill WVU’s Hope Coliseum are always looking to turn up the heat on the competition. From a comfort standpoint, they could […]
A Place for Everyone: Christian Help’s 50-year promise to Morgantown
MORGANTOWN — For half a century, Christian Help has quietly stood as a steady source of support for individuals and families facing hardship in Morgantown and the surrounding region. Founded […]
Have a belly laugh this season — it’s good for you
Just about every corner of the globe is experiencing negativity – with mass shootings, political and personal conflicts and just-plain social unrest breaking out every minute. Hardly a good tone […]
Commission touts orphan road grants as Alpine Street fix gets underway
MORGANTOWN – If you’re looking for proof that persistence does, on occasion, pay off, consider Alpine Street. Located off Riddle Avenue between the top of the hill and West Run […]
Mon Schools readying for 2026 district spelling bee
Brian Kiehl says he expects things will be hunky-dory for the 2026 Monongalia County Schools Spelling Bee, which takes off Jan. 21 at the district’s central offices in Sabraton. “Yes, […]
New LLC will bring WVU’s rare earth element technologies to market
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University Board of Governors has put its support behind the creation of a for-profit limited liability company (LLC) with a goal of bringing WVU-developed rare […]
West Virginia First Foundation awards $17.8 million in grant funding
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia First Foundation has announced the awardees selected to receive its latest round of grant funding. A total of $17,801,933.96 in Momentum Initiative Grants will be […]
