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Low-sensory nights at local mini-golf course allow everyone to join the Halloween fun

A local miniature golf course will cut back on its usual bells and whistles to welcome those who may not be comfortable in an unpredictable environment for “low-sensory night.”  Dr. Matt Tolliver, owner of Cryptid Mountain Mini Golf at 950 Parkway Drive in Morgantown, said after working as a school counselor for 13 years, he knew there was a need for fun activities for individuals who have sensory sensitivities, such as those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who are sensitive to things like noise, colors and sounds.  “As a school counselor, I worked with ...

From South America to North Carolina

BY ALISE CHAFFINS When Joe Troop spent more than a decade in South America, he didn’t realize that his future bandmate was there as well. But when Larry Bellorin was forced to seek asylum from his home in Monagas, Venezuela, and found work in North Carolina, the two would find each other and form the duo Larry & Joe. On Sunday, they will be performing at Mountain Stage here in Morgantown. Troop is a grammy-nominated musician out of North Carolina who grew up learning Appalachian folk music and old-time music. He formed what he called a “Latingrass” band, Che ...

Silver anniversary means music at 123

BY ALISE CHAFFINS The traditional 25th anniversary gift is silver, but at 123 Pleasant Street in downtown Morgantown, it’s rock. Or punk. Or folk. Or just about any style of music you can imagine. This weekend, the live music venue celebrates its 25th anniversary with a lineup of music for just about every taste. Originally built as houses, the buildings on Pleasant Street became prime locations for businesses during the 1920s. Various stores came and went over the next 60 years, until 1982 when the Underground Railroad opened up, bringing live music to downtown ...

Light Up the Night

Balloons Over Morgantown kicked off Thursday evening with NightGlow, a special display held at the Morgantown Mall. The colorful balloons lit up for the community to get a close-up look at the aircraft. University Toyota’s Balloons Over Morgantown continues through the weekend with ...

Chestnut Festival 2023

ROWLESBURG — Despite the cold, the 15th annual West Virginia American Chestnut Festival drew in visitors and vendors alike. Folks lined up to order steaming hot roasted chestnuts or found a seat and listened to music in the park. To escape the cold, a warm cup of coffee and dessert ...

National solar home tour event in Morgantown, Sunday

Homes, schools and businesses nationwide are participating in the 28th Annual American Solar Energy Society (ASES) National Solar Tour. ASES is a nonprofit hosting hundreds of solar-savvy installers and grassroots organizations throughout America who use the National Solar Tour to showcase thousands of solar-powered homes, schools and businesses. The 28th Annual National Solar Tour is the world’s largest grassroots solar event. Hosted in conjunction with West Virginia Solar United Neighbors (WV-SUN), the goal is to help West Virginia residents cut energy costs, enjoy tax credits ...