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Bobbi’s World keeps kids active when outside play is a problem

Active play and physical activity are crucial for raising happy, healthy kids. However, there can be barriers to playing outside, whether from winter storms, summer heat waves  or a lack of safe outdoor spaces. Until recently, local families had limited options for indoor play.   Bobbi’s World: Party and Play Zone, which held its grand-opening in June, offers a haven of indoor fun for families with children aged 12 and under. Located off Baker’s Ridge Road, it is convenient for residents of many Morgantown neighborhoods.   Owner Bobbi McClelland, who ...

White Hall Ship and More offers variety of services to area

Mailing center by day, cigar lounge by night.   Not a common thought to combine the two, right?  But Tami Winston  had some plans in mind when she opened up White Hall Ship and More in Marion County.   White Hall Ship and More provides the basic offerings of a post office — but there are some unique qualities that are far more note-worthy than the  price of stamps.   The center offers shipping through USPS, UPS, Fedex, provides P.O. box rentals, printing services, copying, scanning, faxing, T-shirt printing and embroidery ...

Entry deadline for State Fair fast approaching

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 ...

Local business helping community beat the heat

A new business set to open in downtown Morgantown this August is stepping up to try to help those suffering in the extreme heat this week -- with coolers filled with free water and popsicles.  “I saw the heat index warning and saw that we don’t have a cooling station for folks,” ...

Mon Commission, Comcast announce $17.8M broadband deal

MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Tuesday announced a $17.8 million public/private partnership with Comcast to deliver broadband access to the county’s western end and other unserved areas over the next 22 months.   Of that amount, $5,980,000 will come out of the ...