Babe Ruth rubbed shoulders with Walt Disney Tuesday morning at Trinity Christian School. And Amelia Earhart and Harriet Tubman had a nice talk, also. The project at the faith-based school […]
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A look at bills introduced Tuesday, Feb. 8
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 596, to exempt taxing capital […]
Proposal to change Preston’s DOH district not likely to come to pass
CHARLESTON — Sure, Preston and Pocahontas counties share some notable attributes when it comes to roads and weather. But the two will not share a DOH district anytime soon. Preston […]
House of Delegates OKs bill to enable advanced recycling of plastics, promote manufacturing
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates passed a bill on Tuesday that members hope will bring more manufacturing to the state. The Senate approved one to promote local board of […]
Mylan Park students learn a unique (and colorful) way to reduce stress
Remember the snow globe you had when you were a kid? You loved that thing. You could shake it and put that winter scene into motion, and then watch — […]
‘We feel like this is a good way to honor her memory’
WESTOVER — Next to the bus stop, at the corner of Holland and Cleveland avenues in Westover, stands a white wooden box with glass doors — a blessing box adorned […]
Senate passes 2 bills setting new limits and requirements for unemployment benefits
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate spent a couple hours Tuesday debating and then passing two bills placing new limitations and requirements on unemployment benefits. Supporters said they will attract new […]
Manchin predicts OK of electoral reform bill
WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday predicted passage of a bill to address U.S. election procedures, including Congress’s role in certifying an election. “I think absolutely it’ll pass,” Manchin, […]
There’s more to Valentine’s Day than chocolates — but those are good, too
BY ALDONA BIRD For many years, I didn’t have a valentine. But don’t pity me — while I enjoy relationships as much as the next person, I always preferred celebrating […]
Westover annexation bid stalls; candidates filed for city’s June election
WESTOVER — The city of Westover’s plans to annex just under 25 acres off DuPont Road, including Corwin Place and Horizon View, have been shelved for the time being. The […]
