By Rebecca McPhail A new hashtag is making its way around some social media circles: #CreatorsRespond. This is identifying the growing population of stories about American manufacturers that are transforming […]
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The economy busts; farm-to-table booms
There is an argument to be made that the coronavirus pandemic could change the food supply chain for the long term. It may disrupt across the board our reliance on […]
New city budget too dependent on employee sacrifice
Balancing a budget is tricky. Balancing a city budget is trickier. Balancing a city budget during a pandemic when no one can predict exact lost revenue is enough to make […]
West Virginia swimming and diving teams recognized for community service
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have been recognized as one of Helper Helper’s top-10 Division I swimming and diving community service teams […]
House fire damages home on Camp Run Road
A science experiment started a fire Wednesday in a house on Camp Run Road. Damage was mostly contained to a single room. The fire was first reported at 12:29 p.m., […]
Commission explains Granville annexation ruling
In discussing his decision to issue a minority opinion on Granville’s latest failed annexation attempt, Commissioner Sean Sikora noted last week’s 2-1 vote was only the fifth time the commission […]
Eastwood Elementary celebrates Earth Day
Wednesday was Earth Day, the 50th anniversary of the post-Aquarian, environmental happening in 1970. By rights, the environment for acknowledging that day shouldn’t have been very harmonious at Eastwood Elementary […]
Spider-Man at the drive-thru
Spider-Man greets families Wednesday afternoon at the McDonalds in Star City.
Kingwood’s 1% sales tax brings in $254,645
KINGWOOD — Kingwood is collecting more than council expected from its municipal sales tax, but routine bill collections are down. Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell said the town received word this week […]
Preston County Commissioners decide on 2020-21 tax levy
The Preston County tax office can be contacted at 304-329-0105. KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners kept the tax levy the same for 2020-21, meaning it’s as high as it can go […]
