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Ollie’s raises over $625K for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Inc., America’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise,   announced that it has raised more than $625,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals through an in-store fundraising campaign which ran  May 19-June 15. Donations were collected by 517 Ollie’s locations in 30 states and will benefit 94 local hospitals in communities Ollie’s serves.   WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital will receive over $28,000 that will benefit kids and families in West Virginia and beyond.   “We believe every child deserves a ...

Entry deadline for State Fair fast approaching

LEWISBURG — Entry deadlines for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia are quickly approaching, with livestock due by midnight today and home, arts and garden by midnight July 12. “Seeing the hard work exhibitors put into their entries and projects is always a highlight of the State Fair,” CEO Kelly Collins said. “From the quilts, art, food, flowers, and vegetables in the West Virginia Building, to livestock exhibits in the barns, it is a tradition we hope to continue to grow for years to come.” All entry information and registration can be found by visiting ...

Fight for firefighter pay continues

Firefighters in Morgantown are concerned as new policies are enacted by the city to comply with a new state law. The measure, sponsored by state Sen. Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, requires municipalities to pay firefighters during holidays for their entire shift, even if it spans two ...

Unitarian Universalists Fellowship Morgantown to honor Duane Nichols

A long-time advocate who looked  for the good while helping to fight the bad will be honored Tuesday by the Unitarian Universalists Fellowship.   Duane Nichols died June 14.  Longtime friend, Bill Reger-Nash has planned a service to honor Nichols from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday at  the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 429 Warrick St., Morgantown.  Nichols was a long-standing member and leader of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.   Tuesday’s service is open to the public. For additional information, contact  Reger-Nash at ...

James Isaac House Pregnancy Resource Center provides support for families in need

KINGWOOD — For more than 35 years, the James Isaac House Pregnancy Resource Center has provided pregnancy services to Preston County residents. The nonprofit was founded in July 1989 as Mountaintop, and later changed its name.   “We offer prenatal classes to help prepare the parents for the birth of their baby and classes to better equip parents to care for their baby.” Director Vicky Gamblin said. “There is no income requirement and no fees involved.”  Classes are not the only service offered. Gamblin said the center also offers material assistance to ...

Leadership Monongalia is a great way to meet new people

As children, opportunities to learn and make friends are plentiful. School. Extracurricular activities. Clubs. Recess.  When you become an adult, those opportunities don’t present themselves nearly as often, and even when they do, sometimes they are mired down with family ...