If stores can put up Christmas decorations in September, I feel justified writing about Halloween during Thanksgiving week. Halloween is one of our few national communal celebrations — most others […]
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Police: Maidsville man filmed girls in home
A Maidsville man was charged with filming juvenile girls using the bathroom at his home without their knowledge or consent. Oliver Matheny, 45, was charged with use of minors in […]
Preston commission talks emergency training
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners talked Monday about training all county workers to respond to an attack or other emergency. Assessor Connie Ervin inquired about a month ago about such […]
Parents, kids play together at Family Fun Day at Starport Arcade
The Pong at Starport Arcade and Pub is not your parents’ blocky back-and-forth once played on an old tube TV. Neither is the Pac Man who aims to eat up […]
Last day to hit Hotel Morgan sale
If you want to grab a bargain at the Hotel Morgan, you’d better hurry. The liquidation sale at the iconic — and now shuttered — downtown Morgantown hotel ends today […]
Serving up Smiles
For the second year in a row, the West Virginia women’s basketball team partnered with the Salvation Army to help serve a holiday meal at the University Avenue social service […]
State asks MPO to add nearly $10M in River Road slip repairs to project list
MORGANTOWN — It appears as if the West Virginia Division of Highways has changed course on its plans for River Road. In recent months, the DOH has asked the Morgantown […]
Fairmont man sentenced on federal charges of enticing minors
A Fairmont man was sentenced to five life terms on federal charges of for using his smart phone to convince minors to send explicit pictures and videos, according ot a […]
WVU’s Vest is going first
At West Virginia University, where students are encouraged to “Go First,” Dylan Vest has taken that mantra to heart. He was the first in his family to go to college, […]
New community partnership to increase physical activity
West Virginia ranks as one of the highest states for obesity prevalence. Partners from multiple organizations around the state, including faculty and staff from West Virginia University, believe a key […]






