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Agencies attempt to rescue dog at I-79 rest stop

Several agencies made every effort Monday to capture a dog that was seemingly abandoned at the West Virginia Welcome Center on Interstate 79 but were ultimately unsuccessful. Dana Johnson, director of the Monongalia County Canine Adoption Center said during the day they had several dog wardens on scene try to capture the dog, which is described as a possible German shepherd or husky. While it is unknown at this time how the dog ended up at the rest stop, Johnson said they believe it was likely intentionally dumped there by its owners. According to Johnson, they have been unable ...

Matt Pennington of Downstream Strategies named Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional

Matt Pennington of Downstream Strategies in Morgantown and Berkeley Springs has earned the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) designation from the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional program. Achievement of the CBLP designation demonstrates an advanced level of professionalism and knowledge of sustainable landscaping practices for a healthier Chesapeake Bay. Certification is voluntary, and candidates must pass a comprehensive exam that assesses an individual’s command of sustainable practices in the design, installation, and maintenance of landscapes. CBLP-certified ...

Women’s Club of Fairmont to host holiday tea and tour

GFWC Woman’s Club of Fairmont will host its annual Holiday House Tea and Tour from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9. The event will coincide with Main Street Fairmont’s Feast of the Seven Fishes. Almost every room of the clubhouse will be decorated for Christmas. Cookies, tea and coffee will be available. The cost is $10. Tickets will be sold at the door. GFWC Woman’s Club of Fairmont is a nonprofit organization that helps the community with various projects, including its basement project, the Maple Valley Cemetery project, donated items for Tygart Valley United Way Kids Campaign, ...

Pay increases for Westover mayor, council coming back for a final reading

The third-and-final readings of amendments to Westover’s city charter increasing the pay for the positions of mayor and city councilor are expected to be a part of Westover City Council’s agenda when the body meets Monday evening.   If approved, the changes will bump the mayor’s pay ...

Denver United Methodist Church make baskets of food for veterans

DENVER — Since 2010, the ladies at the Denver United Methodist Church have been putting together and delivering baskets to veterans in the Tunnelton/Denver area. “Back in 2010, Evaline Davis and I put together six baskets and delivered them to veterans we knew about,” Loretta Goff ...

Mon County CEOS members pack food donations for delivery

Ahead of Veterans Day, members of the Cass West Virginia University Extension Community Educational Outreach Service club in Monongalia County packed bags of food to donate to local veterans. The group met Wednesday at Cassville United Methodist Church. The effort was part of a ...