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The bittersweet moment of the first day of school

Summer has officially ended in our household. My 6-year-old went back to school and started first grade. We have counted down the days, made sure we had school supplies and anxiously awaited the new school year.  I am so thankful that my daughter was excited about going back to school and not sad or scared. Last year when she started kindergarten, she was really nervous and that overshadowed any joy she had. This year, she was excited to meet her new teacher and see her friends.  Even with her positive attitude, the start of  school had me a little sad and had me ...

Triton Construction to build industrial park access bridge

Triton Construction, out of St. Albans, will build the new Morgantown Industrial Park access road and bridge spanning the Monongahela River.  The DOH awarded the contract on Wednesday.  Triton was the low bidder at $59,764,000.  The DOH’s most-recent estimates for ...

Sen. Capito opposes proposal to lower Cheat Lake level in letter to FERC

MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito has joined the chorus of voices opposing Lake Lynn Generation's proposal to lower the level of Cheat Lake by 3 feet. Capito wrote to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday. She said, “I have heard concerns from businesses ...

More to do than just football in Mountaineer Country

While it’s always sad to see Summer go, Fall is here and there’s just as much to do! It’s no secret the Mountaineers own Saturdays in the fall, but it’s still important to enjoy the variety of fun in Monongalia County! Make sure you and your loved ones experience the wonderful hikes, restaurants and fun outings that fill this season (while cheering on the Mountaineers!)   If you’d like more information on events in and around Morgantown, there is a variety of resources to be found at VisitMountaineerCountry.com. Plus, follow us @VisitMountaineerCountry on all major ...

Tell their story: BOPARC to launch Creative Aging program

MORGANTOWN — If you had the chance to present the story of your life through movement, music, visual arts and storytelling, what would it look like? How would it sound?  How would it feel if you could share that experience with new friends developed during the incremental eight-week ...