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Pickleballers rejoice: BOPARC approves bid for new Krepps Park courts

Community

MORGANTOWN — After years of patching and resurfacing the Krepps Park tennis and basketball courts, BOPARC is moving forward with a total replacement of the park’s playing surfaces. Pickleball enthusiasts, take note.  Currently, the park has one basketball court and two courts used for both tennis and pickleball.  Earlier this week, BOPARC’s Board of Directors approved a $182,722 bid from Parrotta Paving to replace the basketball court in its existing location, replace one dedicated tennis court and construct two dedicated pickleball courts.  “The ...

Diversity Day to highlight inclusivity and connections in the community

Community

The First Energy Foundation Community and Diversity Day will take place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park. Attendees can expect a wide array of activities aimed at embracing diversity, fostering connections and promoting inclusivity within the community. Here’s what’s in store for the community: Free Play Earn Free Swim: Dive into the festivities and enjoy complimentary access to The Aquatic Center from 1-6 p.m. by simply attending the event. Cultural Exhibitions and Scavenger Hunt: Immerse yourself in the rich ...

El Pollon adds two new locations to menu

Outdoors and Travel

POLLO A LA BRASA IS A DISH THAT FIRST ROSE TO PROMINENCE IN MIDCENTURY LIMA, PERU. Swiss emigrant Roger Schuler developed a style of rotisserie chicken marinated and then roasted over wood coals, leading to a spectacularly delicious product with tender meat and crispy, seasoned skin. Traditionally, it is served with ají verde, a spicy sauce made with ají peppers, cilantro and tomatoes. Pollo a la brasa became wildly popular in Peru, to the point of being considered the national culinary specialty —it even has its own national holiday. Something so tasty couldn’t help but ...

Fish fry continues to support cancer survivors

Community

Started a dozen years ago, the annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry continues to raise money to support cancer services as well as the Remember the Miners Scholars Program. This year, the 12th fish fry, presented by Little General Stores, raised nearly $700,000 to benefit the Norma Mae Huggins ...

Renew Holistic Health and Spring 2024 Out of Hiding event April 16

Community

BY LISA ELLISON Denise Tonkin, founder and facilitator of Renew, invites individuals to attend an “Out of Hiding” event Tuesdays from April 16 through May 21. Sessions will be from 6:30-8 p.m. at Kingdom Evangelical Methodist Church, 540 Fairmont Road in Westover. Renew is a holistic health program of The Way, through The Source Foundation — thesourcewv.org. Tonkin is a certified integrative medicine provider for mental health. She can be reached through The Source website or by calling 304-612-8860. Tonkin said the spring 2024 theme encourages women “to come out ...