By Jade Ruggieri Leadership Monongalia is accepting applications from those interested in cultivating leadership to foster the state of West Virginia’s prosperity. Each year, 20 applicants are selected to participate in the eight-month program of day-long seminars ranging from topics ...
By Jade Ruggieri Following the country roads to Tygart Lake State Park, there’s untouched beauty of the natural landscapes West Virginia is known for. With 10 miles and 1,750 of clean, fresh mountain water, the lake boasts views in Taylor County. Partnered with ACE Adventures, Tygart ...
Carving in honor of Sylvia Chico brings joy to passers-by By Jade Ruggieri An angel appeared recently on University Avenue. A maple oak tree sits on Charlie Chico’s lawn, across from WVU's law school, and splits into two large branches about 6 or 7 feet, almost like wings. For ...
By Jade Ruggieri About the size of South Carolina, Sierra Leone faced an 11-year Blood Diamond Civil War. Two years after the war ended, Princess Sarah Culberson visited her newfound family and saw privilege in a different way. She saw a recovering community in need of support. A need ...
By Jade Ruggieri From 9 a.m. to noon June 4, the Monongalia County Beekeeper’s Association will be cleaning up, planting flowers and adding pollinator hotels to the flowers at 200 Holland Avenue, Westover, at the Triangle. Anyone with gloves and gardening tools who would like to ...
By Jade Ruggieri The West Virginia University Campus Food Garden is sprouting more growing space for an urban farm and learning center at the Abundant Life Greenhouse in Westover. While the Evansdale garden is 200 square feet, the Westover expansion boasts a budding 1,800 square ...
