KINGWOOD — Adopting a pet is a long-term commitment — both emotionally and monetarily, according to Alix Evans, director of the Preston County Humane Society Spay and Neuter program. “If […]
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Kindness is a gift best shared by many
In my previous column, I closed by saying “thank you” to a number of people who helped me navigate my grief through the illness and passing of my beloved dog, […]
Mysterious benefactor leaves $1,000 bill in Salvation Army kettle
Sarah Woodrum showed up at Hobby Lobby to bell ring for The Salvation Army Saturday morning, but she never expected she would receive a $1,000 bill. When she found out […]
Year-end bonus checks becoming less common
Survey: Companies give in form of cash or gift certificates Perhaps it was a harbinger of things to come in the workplace. When National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation came out 30 […]
Despite their teams winning in holiday classic, Dave Tallman, Joe Schmidle both not satisfied
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Despite both Morgantown and University High boys’ basketball teams securing impressive wins in the G Force Lock & Safe Holiday Classic, coaches Dave Tallman and Joe Schmidle […]
Martinsburg girls rally to beat Morgantown 52-38
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It was the Morgantown High girls’ basketball team’s chance to enjoy some home holiday cheer Saturday afternoon, as the Mohigans hosted Martinsburg in the G Force Lock […]
Preston girls fall to Philip Simmons (S.C.) 54-49
HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Carsynn Sines scored 21 points, but the Preston High girls’ basketball team fell to Philip Simmons (S.C.) 54-49 in overtime Saturday. The loss was the first […]
Salvation Army offers volunteer options
The Christmas season is all about giving to others, showing goodwill toward all and being a blessing to others without expecting anything in return. Whether that includes giving to family […]
Jean Humphreys
Jean Bowen McNeil Humphreys, of Morgantown, passed away Dec. 16, 2019, after a heroic battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born in Whiting, Ind., Sept. 14, 1925, the daughter of […]
Esther Opel
Esther (Kelley) Opel, 98, of Kingwood, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at the Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta. Esther was born on July 6, 1921 in York, Pa., and was […]



