MORGANTOWN – On the ground. Lt. Joe Torrillo was being pummeled like an outmatched prize fighter that morning in the shadow of dying Tower 2. Torrillo, who technically had the day off, rushed to his Brooklyn fire station to respond to the call anyway. How could he not? He had studied ...
My name is Father Andy Switzer. I am a Roman Catholic priest, ordained for 15 years and a native of Morgantown. I want to thank the local ministerial association for inviting me to write about issues that are dear to my heart. The installation of Bishop Evelio on July 2, 2026, gives me great ...
MORGANTOWN – The Morgantown Public Library System announced their list of September activities Tuesday. Starting Sept. 9 and every second Wednesday, teenagers aged 13-18 are invited to participate in “Crafting for a Cause,” where they will create handmade items for local organizations ...
MANNINGTON – Chuck Knisell drew a crowd when he rolled into the Marion County Labor Day Picnic at Mannington’s Hough Park last year. He was behind the wheel of his late dad Larry’s 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup. Vintage rides always generate an audience. It’s not super-fancy, Knisell, ...
As West Virginians enjoy spending time with family and friends this Labor Day weekend, the West Virginia AFL-CIO invites residents to join one of our union-sponsored events to honor the workers who built this country. “Labor Day is a celebration of worker power and all that we can ...
MORGANTOWN – Darlene Dunn, to paraphrase an old song by Bob Dylan, doesn’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. Or, she said, on what day the rain will fall. “Scattered showers expected,” she said, chuckling. “Jim always makes it rain during the race. At least ...
