Clay-Battelle High School students, faculty and family took shelter as the rain poured onto the empty chairs, which delayed their 81st graduation ceremony, initially to start at 6:30 p.m. It […]
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MHS seniors choose to focus on the positive
Nobody smiles, and shows urgency, at the same time like a high school principal. Paul Mihalko was proving it Thursday evening, as he quickly strode to the microphone. Morgantown High […]
UHS graduates find strength, hope in unity
A global pandemic couldn’t stop University High School’s graduates from walking across the stage and being handed their diplomas on Thursday — and despite its best effort, neither could the […]
Trinity grads celebrate with outdoor ceremony
A golden sun was suspended in the air, on a mellow evening last month, as the Class of 2020 of Trinity Christian School went forth. Thirteen members strong, they were. […]
Face masks mandatory for graduation ceremonies
If you want to show your face at a Monongalia County high school graduation ceremony today, you’ll have to cover your face — before you can even get through the […]
WVU move-in schedule announced
West Virginia University’s residence halls will operate at normal capacity and provide a traditional residential experience for incoming freshmen, WVU’s Dean of Students said. “We expect each student — along […]
WVU Medicine raises final beam for Children’s Hospital
Even though the weather was dreary, there were nothing but smiles as WVU Medicine held a topping out ceremony Tuesday afternoon for its new $150 million Children’s Hospital. “I am […]
2020 Buckwheat Festival cancelled
Due to continued uncertainty and changing and challenging guidelines resulting from the COVID-19 virus, the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department (“KVFD”) membership has decided to cancel the 2020 Preston County Buckwheat […]
What to expect at graduation ceremonies
Even with resurgent clouds of COVID-19 looming next door, the only thing that will keep Monongalia County high school seniors from walking Thursday will be clouds of a different kind. […]
Online West Virginia Day program to spotlight state’s contribution to Suffrage
Today, the Mountain State turns 157.On June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state — separating from its neighbor, Virginia.The holiday had been informally celebrated across West Virginia during […]
