At Suncrest Elementary School, an external sound system regularly carries morning announcements out to the parking lot. Visitors rolling in Thursday morning quickly learned what the theme of this day […]
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John Pavelko
John Day Pavelko, “J.D.” 77, died suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at his home in Independence. He was born April 10, 1945, in San Diego at the naval base […]
Ida Osecky
Ida Osecky, 74, of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Morgantown, passed away in her home on Oct. 23, 2022. Ida was born one of six children to the late Lester Poe […]
Local teams undaunted by their roles as playoff underdogs
The three Monongalia County prep football teams gearing up for the playoffs definitely have that dog in them this week. Underdog, that is, as Clay-Battelle, Morgantown and University all hit […]
WVU, Pitt both in search of an identity with the Backyard Brawl approaching
MORGANTOWN — It is a rarity, where it concerns the WVU-Pitt men’s basketball series, but one that will become more common as college basketball dives deeper into the era of […]
Dillon Gabriel fits the mold of an OU quarterback
MORGANTOWN — From Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray to Jalen Hurts, Spencer Rattler and Caleb Williams, Oklahoma has a recent tradition of deploying top-tier college quarterbacks. A lot of that […]
Holiday season in full swing in Mountaineer Country
The beautiful colors of fall may be fading but the holiday festivities around Mountaineer Country are just beginning. There are fun-filled activities for everyone traveling into Mountaineer Country this season. […]
Music at the Met: Steve Vai shows off triple-deck guitar on tour
BY ALISE CHAFFINS How do you continue to find joy and inspiration in a job you have been doing for more than four decades? If you’re the legendary Steve Vai, […]
United Way has raised 52% of campaign goal
Donors have stepped up to the plate for the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties 2023 Campaign so far this year! The organization announced that it has reached 52% […]
Morgantown advance to day 2 of state volleyball tournament, will meet Musselman in the championship
CHARLESTON – The MHS volleyball team will play for a state championship after two victories on Wednesday to advance to Thursday’s title game. The Mohigans defeated Spring Valley in the […]










