Dead raccoon tests positive for rabies

March 9, 2019

A dead raccoon found in a yard in the Cheat Lake area last week tested positive for rabies. It’s the second one in about a month. The first was collected Feb. 7. Both were in the Tyrone-Avery Road area, according to a press release from the Monongalia County Health Department. Last Tuesday, a homeowner arrived home and found a dead raccoon in the yard with his two dogs. The dogs had been contained in the yard by an invisible fence. The raccoon was sent away for testing on Wednesday and it was confirmed to be positive for rabies on Thursday. The dogs had previously been vaccinated ...

Disney World trip for four among prizes at the grand bash

March 9, 2019

A car, a trip for four to Disney World and jewelry are among the prizes to be won at the Fifth Annual West Virginia Grand Bash planned for 1-7 p.m March 30 at Mylan Park. The event will include $650,000 in prizes. The Grand Bash benefits WVU Medicine Children’s as well as Operation Welcome Home, a nonprofit organization that helps veterans find full time employment. “This year, Operation Welcome Home is proud to support the Grand Bash and the wonderful causes it supports: Mission for Miracles, The Hoss Foundation and of course Operation Welcome Home,” said Brett Simpson, CEO of ...

Raju recognized for service to poor

March 9, 2019

Dr. V.K. Raju, the Morgantown ophthalmologist, is best described as working in a blur. When he isn’t practicing here, he’s practicing, well, everywhere. He’ll offer his services for free across Appalachia, Afghanistan and his native India, where he’s been going back and forth for ...

WVU’s deputy director of athletics recognized by Sports Business Journal

March 9, 2019

Keli Zinn believes she is right where she is supposed to be. And, though, she worked hard to get there, she said she’s also a “big believer in destiny.” Zinn, 39, a Petersburg native, is WVU’s deputy director of athletics and was recently named to the Sports Business Journal’s ...

Annual Get Moving! Day of Play returns to Caperton Indoor Practice Facility

March 9, 2019

MORGANTOWN — Kids got to beat those winter blues at the annual Get Moving! Day of Play at the Caperton Indoor Practice Facility Saturday morning. This is the sixth year Get Moving! Inc. is hosting its Day of Play.  The organization founded in 2014 by Dr. Elizabeth Oppe has hosted several ...

West Virginia Moose Association donates thousands in supplies to veterans

March 9, 2019

MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Moose Association (WVMA) has come together to give back to those who have served our country. In an impressive spread of goods, the organization had compiled home goods for veterans who need a warm welcome home. “This year one of our core initiatives is ...