MORGANTOWN — As the holiday season is approaching, Samaritan’s Purse is raising awareness for its Operation Christmas Child program. According to Ronda Dalton, area coordinator for Monongalia, Marion and Preston […]
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Poppies for veterans: Paper flowers honor military service
MORGANTOWN — It used to be common to wear poppies on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, as a way to honor all veterans, World War II veteran Roy Clarkson said. […]
Star City park gets kayak launch
STAR CITY — The new kayak launch at the Star City riverfront is just the first improvement for paddlers looking to enjoy access to Monongahela River, thanks to a partnership […]
Ordinance divides town: Ballots to decide battle over protected classes
FAIRMONT — The debate that raged across social media and spilled into Fairmont’s city council chambers last year is once again raging online. The adoption of Ordinance 1751, which repeals […]
Mon Health’s new CEO marks first month on the job, looks to the future
MORGANTOWN — Mon Health’s new president and CEO just marked his first month on the job. David Goldberg started his first day a month ago at 5:30 a.m., greeting employees. […]
Preston commission candidates neck-and-neck in election spending
KINGWOOD — The candidates for Preston County Commissioner are neck and neck in their election spending, according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Democrat John Crippin and Republican Samantha […]
Mon Habitat for Humanity expands to Preston, Marion and gets new name
KINGWOOD — Mon County Habitat for Humanity is extending to Preston County and changing its name to reflect that move. Habitat Executive Director Shawnda Cook told the Preston County Commission […]
KVFD sees use of schools as fair trade; says willing to reconsider options
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department said it regards free use of school facilities during the Buckwheat Festival as a trade, with the schools getting free use of KVFD […]
Flu, shingles, Tdap among vaccinations adults need
MORGANTOWN — It’s not just infants and children who need regular vaccinations. There are vaccines adults should receive, too. Influenza and pneumonia can cause respiratory symptoms and fatigue. Having chickenpox […]
Firefighters team with Operation Warm to provide kids with coats
MORGANTOWN — For the fourth consecutive year, members of the Morgantown Firefighters IAFF Local 313 are partnering with national non-profit Operation Warm to provide hundreds of coats to kids in […]
