Decade-old tradition makes a comeback to Preston Middle KINGWOOD — A decade-old tradition was brought back Tuesday to Preston Middle School. Principal Paul Martin said the school’s Veterans’ Assembly couldn’t […]
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MUB looking to add to riverfront recreation, pulls the plug on dam work
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Utility Board is hopeful a Brownfield Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency could lead to additional recreation along the city’s riverfront — albeit temporarily. During Tuesday’s […]
TSA is the wrong agency for enforcing the federal mask mandate at airports
by Sheldon H. Jacobson Anyone who has flown over the past year knows that face coverings are required in airports and on commercial flights. This has become the standard for […]
When intolerance is on the menu
A field trip by grade-school students to a popular local restaurant should not trigger an ugly explosion of hatred, homophobia and death threats against an elected official. But it did. […]
‘Striketober’: Workers rediscovering the power of unions
by Rebekah Entralgo It was called “Striketober.” While politicians in Washington bickered over infrastructure, jobs, and the social safety net, unionized workers across the heartland went on strike to get […]
Cordwood sauna project offers cool learning opportunity
Some weeks ago, I shared my notes on a building project I’ve undertaken — a sauna. At that point my team and I had leveled the building area, poured the […]
Say goodbye to Albright School
Owner hopes to salvage much of the rock, boards and more ALBRIGHT — In 2016, the last class reunion was held in the old Albright School. Reunion organizer Jessica Tice, […]
Preston County student support team works to keep kids in school
KINGWOOD — It takes teamwork to make sure as many students as possible are attending school. “We developed a student support team that has everyone who works to support our […]
Viatris raises 2021 revenue expectations after solid third quarter
MORGANTOWN – Viatris announced Monday that it is raising its estimated 2021 revenue figure based on continued “strong operational performance” in the third quarter of the year. Viatris reported revenue […]
Gee issues letter regarding advisory role position at University of Austin
MORGANTOWN — President Gordon Gee sent a letter to West Virginia University faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends Nov. 8 to address concerns raised by his advisory role at the […]
