Congress is without a speaker, and Congressman Alex Mooney has a blunt assessment. “It was a rough day.” For the first time in history, the House of Representatives voted to […]
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Morrisey talks vapes, opportunity, success at Clay-Battelle HS
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey visited students at Clay-Battelle High School in Blacksville Wednesday morning to talk about some of the issues we are facing in West Virginia and […]
Ladles of love: Empty Bowls ‘FUNraiser’ is next weekend
Hunger smarts. A group of elementary students from a Morgantown area school found that out just before the pandemic three years ago. That was when a representative of Empty Bowls […]
Don’t think it can happen here?
The U.S. government once burned books it didn’t like by Madison Ingram This year is on pace to set the record for the highest number of attempted book bans since […]
Bring back locked mental facilities
This month marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most dreadful pieces of legislation in American history. It was the Community Mental Health Act, signed by President John F. […]
Ladles of love: Empty Bowls ‘FUNraiser’ set for Oct. 14
Most people here know Empty Bowls for its visually compelling Soup and Bread Luncheon, which is held every February. Attendees get to enjoy soups of all kinds from area restaurants […]
Mon Commission to explore new hours for the county courthouse
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission is exploring a move away from its traditional 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. hours of operation for the Monongalia County Courthouse. During a Wednesday […]
U.S. Marshals seek help finding fugitive wanted for murder, kidnapping; Up to $5K reward offered for info leading to capture
CLARKSBURG — The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in locating a fugitive wanted on attempted murder and kidnapping charges and is offering a reward of up […]
Morgantown broker honored as West Virginia Realtor of the Year
Morgantown real estate broker Melissa Hornbeck has been named 2023 West Virginia Realtor of the Year by the National Association of Realtors. WVAR presented the award to Hornbeck at the […]
Collins Ferry Connector ribbon-cutting
The Mon River Trails Conservancy celebrated the new Collins Ferry Connector at the end of Collins Ferry Road Tuesday afternoon with a special ribbon-cutting event. This is the newest neighborhood-trail […]
