We celebrated Veterans Day earlier this month and lots of people were thanking veterans all over the country for their service. It got me thinking about the word service and […]
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Monongalia County Teen Court up and running after hiatus
MORGANTOWN — After a year on hiatus, Monongalia County Teen Court is back up and running. West Virginia’s teen courts serve as a diversionary or “second chance” justice program for […]
Why do humans speak?
I once saw a post that described communicating as “emitting sound waves from one person’s mouth that go into another person’s ears and are then converted into brain waves.” It’s […]
Charting the course for charter schools
MORGANTOWN — Proponents of charter schools here went into Thanksgiving counting their blessings. Earlier in the month, the West Virginia Professional Charter School Board approved the applications of three brick-and-mortar […]
Cook up some kindness with global nonprofit Lasagna Love
MORGANTOWN — Lasagna Love, a nonprofit organization that encourages members of the community to cook up some kindness for their neighbors in need, is looking for volunteers to join in […]
Terra Alta author/illustrator Ashley Belote celebrates children’s book published by Penguin Workshop
MORGANTOWN — Terra Alta native Ashley Belote is celebrating the publication of her first work as author and illustrator: the children’s book “The Me Tree.” While she’s illustrated other works, […]
Weekend travel won’t be hindered by weather
With the holiday shopping season officially kicked off on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday bringing shoppers out today, the roads will be filled with buyers and holiday travelers. This […]
With guns, safety must come first
Pennsylvania is among the 14 states that do not, on a statewide basis, require a permit to carry a firearm openly, but do require a permit to carry a concealed […]
The best of America: Welcoming refugees
by Steven Roberts While you’re giving thanks this week, take a moment to express your gratitude to the generous folks who are helping to receive and resettle Afghan refugees. They […]
Bear grease’s cultural imprint still relevant thanks to Newcomb
ARKANSAS — Clay Newcomb is on a personal mission to explore things forgotten in a digital world that moves past people and experiences at the speed of light. He revels […]
