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Alpaca Acres to open Peanuts Gang-themed corn maze this fall

Entertainment

Kicking off fall festivities for the upcoming 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz’ “Peanuts,” the beloved comic strip, Peanuts Worldwide and Alpaca Acres Farm and Fun announces the opening   of a “Peanuts”-themed maze, created in collaboration with the world’s largest corn maze consulting company, The MAiZE Inc.   Alpaca Acres Farm and Fun’s main maze, which will feature the iconic scene of Snoopy on top of his dog house, will cover 4 acres. And for the kids, or those of you who prefer a shorter trip, you can enjoy the farm’s “mini maze” which is ...

Lots to do for returning WVU students, locals

Community

Welcome back, students! While Morgantown is getting ready for the influx of Mountaineers returning to campus, make sure to check out some of the exciting events going on in the area. There’s another free concert happening at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater which is great news for those ...

County looking at dilapidated properties

Community

MORGANTOWN — Going back to May 8, the Monongalia County Abandoned and Dilapidated Property Enforcement Agency has moved 13 properties to the complaint stage of the county’s enforcement process.  That includes eight properties approved by the Monongalia County Commission on ...

WIC Kitchen: Get kids to eat their veggies with these delicious dishes

Community

In these times, with families struggling with grocery bills and also having the desire to do better for the planet, food waste is becoming a more prominent topic.   According to the Environmental Protection Agency, one third of all food in the United States goes uneaten. EPA data also shows an estimate that in 2019, about 96% of wasted food ended up in landfills, combustion facilities or down a drain into a sewer system.   Composting can help, but the first step to lowering food waste is to be mindful when shopping and also to tackle leftovers that do end up in ...

Emergency shelter transition to be complete by early September

Community

MORGANTOWN — The hand-off of the emergency shelter in Hazel’s House of Hope from Bartlett Housing Solutions to Catholic Charities West Virginia is on pace to be complete in the next three-to-four weeks.  Catholic Charities President and CEO Mark Phillips told The Dominion Post ...

City awards bid to clear Richwood development area

Community

MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown, the Monongalia County Development Authority, the Monongalia County Commission, WVU and various stakeholders have spent three-plus years laying the groundwork for the 10-acre Richwood redevelopment.  The time has finally come to clear the ...