MORGANTOWN — The so-called Blue Wave that led to a Democrat takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives was barely evident in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Republicans lost just five seats to keep a 59-41 majority. But three of those lost seats were right here in Monongalia and ...
MORGANTOWN — Do you know about the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Star City? Did you know the large Coca-Cola mural on a High Street building is a restoration originally painted in 1953? These sites are just two of the 44 local attractions detailed in the new Morgantown Public Art Guide, a ...
MORGANTOWN — The Merriam-Webster definition of “philanthropist” is “one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare.” Paul Daugherty, CEO of Philanthropy West Virginia, said the organization serves a diversity of individuals, foundations and companies involved in investing ...
MORGANTOWN — Are you still dreaming of a white Christmas? Well, then, you may have to settle for flurries this morning. That was the word Sunday afternoon from AccuWeather’s Brett Anderson. Anderson, a senior meteorologist with the forecaster, said while overnight snow flurries could be ...
MORGANTOWN — Mon County Habitat for Humanity wants to bring it home for 2019. So much so, in fact, the organization is changing its name to Mon Valley Habitat for Humanity, come Jan. 1. That one word equals three counties. With a new mission for the new year, Mon Valley Habitat for Humanity is expanding its services to neighboring Preston and Marion counties, in addition to Monongalia. The nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization helps build houses for people who might not get to live that part of the American Dream otherwise. Shawnda Cook won’t slam the door in your face ...
MORGANTOWN — There was a time Winston’s future looked bleak. Now, the Yorkshire Terrier is ready to help other animals by convincing state lawmakers to increase penalties for those who repeatedly abuse them. Winston was found in Rivesville on July 31. He was in a zipped-up cooler bag, ...
