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Despite cancellation, summer concerts draw more than 54,000

MORGANTOWN – The toxic air caused by Canadian wildfires canceled Switchfoot’s July 17 performance in Morgantown as part of the Ruby Summer Concert Series. It’s now looking like that may have just been a temporary delay. Morgantown Arts and Cultural Development Director Vincent Kitch ...

FAITH & COMMUNITY: Just say Yes!

Forty years ago, we were in the midst of a “Just Say No!” campaign to raise awareness of the problems of drug use and addiction. The request was from Nancy Reagan to the young people of the United States of America to “Just say No” to drugs when offered. It did not address the real ...

A West Virginia story comes home to Morgantown

It’s getting colder in Morgantown, which means many people will be looking for indoor activities to fill their days. Consider adding a trip to the movies to your weekend plans! On Friday, “Adam’s Fire” will come to AMC Morgantown, allowing local audiences to see a new film that puts ...

MFD, Chance heading back to school for Fire Prevention Week

MORGANTOWN – Chance the Fire Dog is going to get no shortage of attention this week. The two-year-old Labrador retriever trained in accelerant detection will be among a contingent from the Morgantown Fire Department visiting Eastwood, Mountain View and Suncrest elementary schools this ...

Aristotle Jones releases latest album — with a new novel

MORGANTOWN – The Appalachian Soul Man just wrote a book. Aristotle Jones, the singer, songwriter and community organizer who gigs around the region using the above moniker, just released his latest album, “Appalachian Soul Power” – and this one has a first-ever companion ...

Refreshing my memory, learning new details about peppercorns

A few years ago, I found a bumper crop of spicebush berries and dried a large jar-full. I harvested a small batch while green, and the rest when fully ripe and bright red. To me, they taste mostly like pepper, but with the slight addition of allspice flavor as well. I liked the flavor and ...