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Good, original movies out there

There has been a lot of discourse about the state of movies today and whether or not Hollywood has any original ideas. This is often discussed in the context of numerous sequels, prequels and reboots, but also in some disappointing box office returns in the past couple of years. The truth is, original movies are being made all the time, but often without huge studio backing, so they end up stuck in the film festival circuit or languishing on a streaming service. But right now, “Ghostlight,” a small, incredible film from co-directors Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, is ...

Pierpont to offer free Future Nurse Academy for high schoolers

High school juniors and seniors considering a career in nursing are invited to attend a free Future Nurse Academy at Pierpont Community and Technical College for an immersive look into the profession. The camp is set for 9 a.m.-3:40 p.m. July 15-17 at Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont. Attendees will work with Pierpont’s experienced nursing faculty to explore topics in CPR and first aid training, medical terminology, safe medication administration and more. They will also engage in hands-on clinical simulations and informative workshops designed to deepen their ...

‘I used to be Funny’ worth watching

I love it when comedians star in dramatic films. Robin Williams in “Dead Poets Society.” Jim Carrey in “The Truman Show.” Will Farrell in “Stranger Than Fiction.” I love all of these movies. With humor often being categorized as tragedy plus time, I think it’s fascinating to see people known for comedy being cast in the tragic portion of a story. Rachel Sennott is a wildly funny comedian right now, which is why I was interested in watching “I Used to Be Funny” by writer and director Ally Pankiw, currently available on VOD. Sam (Rachel Sennott) is living with her ...

Mountaineer Area Council welcomes 480 campers

Scouting America’s Mountaineer Area Council kicked off its Summer Resident Camp at Camp Mountaineer in Morgantown earlier this week. The first cohort of Scouts arrived Sunday, marking the beginning of four weeks of adventure and learning for a total of 483 campers. Campers will engage in a variety of activities designed to challenge and inspire them. From climbing and swimming to ziplining and canoeing, the camp offers something for every young adventurer. Additionally, campers will have the chance to earn various merit badges, promoting both personal development and practical ...

Walker ’s Warriors

Walker ’s Warriors Blood Drive brought donors to First Presbyterian Church in Morgantown Wednesday to commemorate the life of Demetry “Mack ” Walker. It was three years ago, on Juneteenth that Walker died following a battle with leukemia. As part of his treatment for leukemia, Walker ...