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A quarter-century after Sept. 11: On a dark day, humanity shone

MORGANTOWN – The entry in ink next to James Michael Gartenberg’s name carried a world of hurt in 25 poignant words. “Went to clean his office and say goodbye to his co-workers on 9.11.01 and never made it out. May he rest in peace.” Twenty-five words. Twenty-five years. West ...

Trump signs U.S. Sen. Justice's Medal of Honor memorial bill

CHARLESTON - On the eve of the 25th commemoration of the lives lost on 9/11, President Donald Trump signed U.S. Sen. Jim Justice's first bill paying tribute to the heroes, alive and deceased, who have been honored with the nation's highest military tribute. Trump signed S. 858, the Hershel ...

How do today's students learn about 9/11?

MARTINSBURG - Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, students in West Virginia are still required to study the events and what followed, as more and more students have no personal memory of that day. West Virginia's social studies standards specifically mention the 2001 attacks in the ...

WVU faculty recount personal experiences of 9/11

Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, two West Virginia University faculty members are reflecting on the lives lost, the fear that took hold, and the moment the world changed before their eyes. Sean Ruth and Mark Lambert experienced the attacks from dramatically different vantage points: ...

Riverfront development remains a goal in Westover

WESTOVER – “The Westover waterfront during the industrial age was abused – postindustrial, ignored.” During Tuesday’s meeting of Westover City Council, attorney Tim Stranko said he’s been charged by Mayor Bob Lucci to work with property owners like WVU and Preset 31 LLC to address ...