The West Virginia Black Heritage Festival is planned for Sept. 9-11 in Clarksburg. Festivities include a Youth Block Party, the Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, a basketball Free Shot contest, concerts […]
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David Scofield, Meadowcroft Rockshelter director, gives free talk at arboretum today
The summer Nature Connection Series continues this week at the WVU Core Arboretum’s woodland amphitheater. The talk begins at 6 p.m. today. The series runs each Tuesday evening through the […]
In the Pa. Senate race, what motivates voters is complicated
ERIE, Pa. — Every election cycle in America, plenty of people will decide, for one reason or another, not to show up to vote. Their reasons often vary. They may […]
Trump’s latest grift: Save America PAC
by Jackie Calmes Donald Trump says he’s naming me “Patriot of the Month.” But the defeated president has told me that month after month in fundraising emails, including every day […]
A disaster for America if the extremes prevail
The examples abound of America’s lurch toward greater extremism on both the right and left. It’s getting to the point where free speech is being stifled by self-righteous word police […]
State not quite over the omicron hump yet, Justice and team warn; omicron boosters expected after Labor Day
MORGANTOWN – Active COVID cases and hospital numbers are dipping slightly but Gov. Jim Justice and his team warned that West Virginia is not over the hump yet. The state […]
Morgantown recognized for community ARPA outreach efforts
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown’s efforts to involve the community in the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds has earned it some recognition. Communications Director Andrew Stacy was […]
Mon Schools has drivers for its buses — but just barely
Put Tony Harris behind a big steering wheel, and you’ve got a happy man. That, he did for 20 years as a school bus driver in Preston County. Harris navigated […]
Have you seen Charlie? Senior dog missing after boat ride
On Saturday afternoon, area residents Amy Wagner and her husband were enjoying the day on their boat near the headwaters area of Cheat Lake – something they had done many, […]
AREA ARRESTS
STATE POLICE Ringer, Timothy Aaron, 36, receiving stolen goods, Aug. 21, Trooper Wilson. Pearson, Donovan E., 33, domestic battery, Aug. 21, Trooper Wilson. Leach, Caleb C., 25, obstructing, destruction of […]
