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Keeping time: Restored High Street post clock unveiled

MORGANTOWN – A lot of folks know Charles McEwuen, the proprietor of Tanner’s Alley Leather and Design Studio, as a keystone of Morgantown’s downtown business community for the last five decades. But few likely know he was once High Street’s unofficial timekeeper. The timely ...

Who is Earl L. Core? A look beyond the history books

It all started with a Google search. Looking up the address for the Dominion Post, I discovered the Morgantown-based newspaper was located on Earl L. Core Road. Certainly, when I arrived at my new workplace, I'd find out exactly who Dr. Core was. Not exactly. Sure, plenty of ...

Morrisey announces $3.4M health funding opportunity

KINGWOOD – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey spent Monday morning at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood speaking about community-based health. He was joined by local representatives, members of the Preston County Commission, state officials, local community partners and ...

Good Neighbors gather: Rally features speakers, song and spirit

BY ALISE CHAFFINS On Sunday afternoon, Mountaineers Indivisible Citizen Action hosted the Good Neighbors Rally for Faith and Democracy. There was a march from the Farmer’s Market Pavilion on Spruce Street to the Ruby Amphitheater at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park. This event was a response to ...

'Good Neighbor' rally set

MORGANTOWN – Think back to when you were a kid, growing up in your hometown. Think back to the interactions your parents had with the other parents on the block: How they actually talked about issues, while having common ground that went beyond your house, and your house of ...

MUB to initiate 20% water rate increase in the coming months

MORGANTOWN – The Morgantown Utility Board anticipates seeking a roughly 20% increase in water rates in the coming months. Communications Director Chris Dale said MUB will likely initiate that process in late summer or early fall. Per the numbers provided, the increase would amount to ...