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Local food pantry damaged during water line break

A water line break at Scott’s Run Settlement House (SRSH) earlier this week caused major damage and losses to the local food pantry. The building that suffered the damage is the old day care, not the original settlement house building, which remains unaffected, the group said in a Facebook post. The upstairs and downstairs pantry area had extreme flooding and damage along with the loss of at least 7 refrigerators/freezers and multiple shelves of food. Staff members were on site when the break occurred but were able to make it out of the building safely. SRSH stated they are ...

Main Street Morgantown celebrates West Virginia’s 161st birthday

Family festival also marks organization’s 40th anniversary Main Street Morgantown announced the return of the annual West Virginia Birthday Party presented by March Westin, celebrating the state’s 161st birthday, as well as Main Street Morgantown’s 40th year of service to the ...

In the Know: Fun area events

As you read this, I’ll be enjoying my vacation and celebrating my oldest grandson’s third birthday. It won’t be the same as sitting on a beach or next to a pool, but there are things to check out in the area this week. Tonight, you can check out Marcus King — Mood Swing World Tour at the Ruby Amphitheater at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park. This is a ticketed event and tickets are $29.75 to $69.75. They are available at info@druskyentertainment.com or 412-368-1631. The show starts at 7 p.m. King is a Grammy-nominated artist, performer and songwriter leading a seven-piece ...

Power of the Purse proceeds support Imagination Library

“Inspiring kids to love to read became my mission,” says Dolly Parton, famous country singer and founder of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. “In the beginning, my hope was to simply inspire the children in my home county, but here we are today with a worldwide program that gives a book a month to well over 1 million children.  Parton started the Imagination Library in her Sevier County, Tenn., because she believes literacy is the foundation for kids to succeed. The program mails one free book per month to children from birth to 5 years old, regardless of income or ...

No shortage of outdoor events to get your summer started

Summer is in full swing, and Mountaineer Country is gearing up for some exciting events that will make your summer unforgettable. Whether you’re a fan of live music, sporting events, community celebrations or classic car showcases, there’s an event tailored to your interests. So, gather your loved ones and get ready to celebrate West Virginia’s birthday month by partaking in the diverse flavors, cultures and creativity that define our Mountain State.   If you’d like more information on events in and around Morgantown, there is a variety of resources to be found at ...