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Defense in Depth in Sabraton hosts ‘Ladies League’

MORGANTOWN — No, it wasn’t some shoot-’em-up video game. It wasn’t the real world, either. Then again, though, it was pretty close, given the ballistic uncertainty of the exercise. At Defense in Depth, the high-tech, indoor shooting range in Sabraton, Donna Hardman was working the above handgun-scenario. It was one the Morgantown woman could have easily faced from her days years ago as a sheriff’s deputy and corrections officer back home in Lewis County. With her 9mm handgun drawn and carrying a live clip, she worked through a maze that had a hostage situation and ...

Chico’s Bakery honored for famous Julia’s Pepperoni Rolls

MORGANTOWN — Sam Chico Sr., an ambitious young man, found himself in Morgantown when he decided to open up a bakery and dairy in the 1920s; but it wasn’t an easy road to success. Chico arrived an immigrant with his mother and siblings. At age 8, he was the bread winner of the family by ...

Group warns of dangers while driving with hangover

MORGANTOWN — As people prepare to ring in the New Year, many will visit with friends and families for New Year’s Eve parties and many will choose to drink. In addition to reminding people of the dangers of driving under the influence this New Year’s Eve, AAA East Central also reminds partygoers of the dangers of driving with a hangover. “Driving hungover can be just as dangerous as driving after having a few drinks,” said Theresa Podguski, director of legislative affairs for AAA East Central. “After a night of drinking, many people will wake up with alcohol still in their ...

Tragedy, vandalism, murder and civil suit settlements mark 2018 for cops and crime

An act of mass vandalism, tragic deaths and a large award by a jury in a wrongful death suit all involving vehicles — a key component of many of 2018’s biggest stories on the cops and courts beat. Monongalia County also had its first murder since 2016 in 2018. Tragic collisions Leah Berhanu, a 21-year-old WVU engineering student, was struck and killed by then WVU student Michelle Gelada, 21, of New York, while crossing the intersection of Morrill Way and Patteson Drive about 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Gelada was arrested and charged by the Morgantown Police Department with negligent ...