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Entry deadline for State Fair fast approaching

Business

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

Community

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

Community

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 ...

‘Big Boys’ director talks about creating movies that they wanted to see while growing up

Entertainment

One of the benefits of being a creator is the ability to make something you wish you had been able to experience in your youth. That is part of what drove Corey Sherman to write and direct his new film “Big Boys.”   The Dominion Post had an opportunity to sit with Sherman and talk about making his film.  The movie, which follows Jamie, a 14-year-old who gets a crush on his cousin’s boyfriend while they’re out camping, is  sweet and wholesome. We asked Sherman why he went that route with his movie.  “I love movies that are life-affirming in a subtle ...

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

Community

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

Community

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 ...