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Mountaineer Area Council welcomes 480 campers

Scouting America’s Mountaineer Area Council kicked off its Summer Resident Camp at Camp Mountaineer in Morgantown earlier this week. The first cohort of Scouts arrived Sunday, marking the beginning of four weeks of adventure and learning for a total of 483 campers. Campers will engage in a variety of activities designed to challenge and inspire them. From climbing and swimming to ziplining and canoeing, the camp offers something for every young adventurer. Additionally, campers will have the chance to earn various merit badges, promoting both personal development and practical ...

Walker ’s Warriors

Walker ’s Warriors Blood Drive brought donors to First Presbyterian Church in Morgantown Wednesday to commemorate the life of Demetry “Mack ” Walker. It was three years ago, on Juneteenth that Walker died following a battle with leukemia. As part of his treatment for leukemia, Walker ...

Local business helping community beat the heat

A new business set to open in downtown Morgantown this August is stepping up to try to help those suffering in the extreme heat this week -- with coolers filled with free water and popsicles.  “I saw the heat index warning and saw that we don’t have a cooling station for folks,” ...

Mon Commission, Comcast announce $17.8M broadband deal

MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Tuesday announced a $17.8 million public/private partnership with Comcast to deliver broadband access to the county’s western end and other unserved areas over the next 22 months.   Of that amount, $5,980,000 will come out of the ...

Visualize a healthier West Virginia

Picture it now. You’re standing in view of the New River Gorge on a fall day, surrounded by the red and golden hues of the trees as a comforting and familiar fog sets in.   Or you’re near a stream with a mill spinning water nearby and a field of rhododendrons waving in the ...