by John M. Crisp Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, almost died on Jan. 2. His heart stopped after a blow to his chest during a “Monday Night […]
Latest News
State Senate sends Article V Constitutional convention bill and child violence prevention bill to House of Delegates
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate on Friday approved a bill spelling out how the state would participate in an Article V Constitutional convention, and one requiring the state Board of […]
Early plans include two sewer rate increases, 2024 start date for Holland Avenue project
The preliminary financing plan for Westover’s Holland Avenue project includes a two-phase rate increase of approximately 20% for customers of the Westover Sanitary Sewer Board. During its most-recent regular meeting, […]
Changes approved for Woodburn Commission, city launching leadership program
MORGANTOWN — The building has been repaired and renovated. The property has been rebranded. And now the former Woodburn school-turned Woodburn Community Complex has a reconfigured leadership team. During its […]
New police training academy gives more options for local departments
A new law enforcement training program at Fairmont State University (FSU) kicked off this week with its first class of cadets. The program promises an immersive experience with participants living […]
Spaghetti dinner to aid single mom with leiomyosarcoma
BY LISA ELLISON Connie Johns, a single mom, is battling leiomyosarcoma. Following a hysterectomy over the summer, Johns continued to have pain. Her cousin, Alexis Buzzo and Buzzo’s mom, a […]
Willy Wonka Jr.
Morgantown Theatre Company will present “Willy Wonka Jr.” three more times this weekend, following Friday night’s performance at the Metropolitan Theatre. Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today and […]
State income tax cut discussion continues
West Virginia officials continue to discuss a major income tax cut, even as they’re also balancing additional expenses for state government. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw described recent discussions about a […]
Media literacy can help democracy
While the internet has increased access to information and has often been a force for good, it has also contributed to making many people misinformed, uninformed and even radicalized. That’s […]
Avian flu is crushing poultry farmers
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The public’s pocketbooks have been hit hard by the skyrocketing cost of eggs in the last few months. Prices have doubled and, in some places, tripled over […]
