MORGANTOWN -- The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of sometimes-conflicting information regarding mask-wearing policies from federal and state officials, requiring local institutions and agencies to review their policies and plans. On May 7, Gov. Jim Justice stated during a press ...
West Virginia University faculty members and graduate students have put together an activity guide that includes games, trivia and crafts designed to aid in dementia caregiving. The Appalachian Activities for Dementia Manual was created using psychology, social work and neuroscience research. The manual is designed especially for individuals with dementia and other cognitive disorders who grew up in the Appalachian region. It incorporates Appalachian culture to support the ability of those individuals to remember past experiences, as well as to connect with the senses of those ...
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United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties hosted its 29th Annual Day of Caring, which featured both virtual and physical components, on Wednesday. Day of Caring is an event that was designed to foster service and volunteering in communities. Participants from local companies and ...
STAR CITY - A Star City Council member spoke in opposition of the town’s current rezoning contemplations at a public hearing held Tuesday evening. The Town of Star City hosted the meeting, which was held over the Zoom webinar platform, to hear from residents of the city regarding the rezoning of two separate properties in the municipality from Residential to Commercial. These properties include 370 Broadway Ave., Block 31, Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 as well as 444 Westwood Ave., Block C, Lots 9 and 10. Star City Councilwoman Emma Luzader asked to speak as a citizen during ...
The Morgantown Public Library System (MPLS) opens registration for a new program this week. The Big Family Book Club is a summer program that provides participants with a book selected by library staff. The book chosen was “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein. ...
