by Faye Flam Vast stretches of permafrost are melting as the Earth’s polar regions warm, thawing ancient viruses and bacteria that had remained frozen for tens of thousands of years. […]
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Sinema’s desire to be always in our face
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COLUMN: Candidates to be WVU’s next offensive coordinator
MORGANTOWN — With Graham Harrell heading to Purdue, WVU football coach Neal Brown will now have to hire his fourth offensive coordinator in five years. With 2023 looking like a […]
Donating blood means giving a gift of life for the holidays — and every day
Christmas Day is next Sunday, and if you aren’t already done with your shopping, you’re likely filling out your list with stocking stuffers. Or, maybe you’re still looking for that […]
MUB cites ‘quality control’ in opposing proposed Public Service Commission rule change
MORGANTOWN — In recent comments provided to the West Virginia Public Service Commission, Morgantown Utility Board Attorney Jeff Ray argues that a lack of utility oversight is what prompted the […]
Mohigans find groove, Hawks still searching on final day of Little General Classic
MORGANTOWN – The inaugural Little General Holiday Classic hosted by Morgantown High School concluded on Saturday with the Morgantown and University boys’ basketball teams hitting the court for the second […]
Mon EMS looking to push changes allowing transport to Hope Hill Sobering Center
MORGANTOWN — Deana Morrow, president of the Hope Hill Sobering Center Board of Directors, said that as of Dec. 16, the facility had served nine clients in just over two […]
Hooked on heart: Tow truck driver gets special sendoff for his funeral
It takes a big truck to tow a big heart. That’s why all those rigs were present at Smith Funeral and Cremation Care in Westover on Saturday morning. That’s why […]
Roger Fantacci
Roger Steven Fantacci, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.Born to Peter Paul Fantacci Jr. and Opal Louise Casteel Fantacci on Feb. 8, 1950, Roger lived his life […]
Ricky Cress
Ricky Allen Cress, 64, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at his residence. He was born on March 26, 1958, in Morgantown, son of the late Alan […]







