Nationwide, an estimated one in six children are food insecure. The estimate within our community is even higher. In Mon County, about 2,600, or about one in […]
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Local sewing shop to have open nights
What’s your summer project? Have you contemplated learning a new craft, something to keep you busy on rainy summer evenings or days too hot to be outside? […]
Homegrown Pizza celebrates one-year anniversary
Thomas Price, chef at Homegrown Pizza in Morgantown, said he is trying to “change the world for the better, one pizza at a time.” I can’t speak […]
The art behind a naturally grown farm
Max Dubansky said when he was growing up he felt like an artist, but couldn’t find his medium. Now he fulfills his artistic calling through farming. Max […]
Techniques used to understand agitation
“There are times each day, when things don’t go your way, and you feel, agitated! agitated! agitated! There are things you can do, to keep from feeling […]
CBD may have many benefits for West Virginia
By Aldona Bird Local business owner Chris Yeager wants “to get our state on the road to healing.” His goal involves making West Virginians feel better emotionally, […]
Local artist focuses work on West Virginia scenes
“If you can get a print, and it makes you just as happy, why not?” Octavia Spriggs, asked. Hearing this from a painter was very refreshing. I […]
Local artisan deserves a look
By Aldona Bird At craft and artisan shows I meander slowly from booth to booth, chatting up artisans with questions and compliments on their work. Earlier this […]
Farm-to-cup coffee experience in West Virginia
“I’m always happiest when I’m roasting coffee,” Samuel Bonasso said. Fortunately for the South Park community, greater Morgantown area community and coffee lovers like myself, he also […]
Preston Growers Co-Op provides local produce to area
Last session, a bill was introduced to the legislature requiring state institutions to buy at least 20 percent fresh produce from in-state farms. It didn’t make it […]