ROWLESBURG — Prior to the wreath-laying service during Rowlesburg’s Commemoration Day ceremony, the Rev. Kevin Keplinger of the Rowlesburg Baptist Church shared a story he heard about a paralyzed serviceman […]
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Expert: Charter schools have pros, cons
On Friday, Gov. Jim Justice signed the omnibus education bill that narrowly cleared Senate chambers four days earlier. With the signing, the governor kicked up the atmosphere just like the […]
RISE numbers see big swings
CHARLESTON — The number of cases under RISE West Virginia has swung significantly in recent weeks. Three months ago, March 8, the number was 402. By May 4, the caseload […]
Courts, schools work together to curb truancy
The Monongalia County school system works with the Monongalia County Prosecutor’s office to prevent and deter truancy. If a child in school has 10 unexcused absences, West Virginia schools are […]
Surrounded by the city, Morgantown High cross-country finds creative solutions for practice
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Rolling hills and plenty of grass surround University High, while the same can be said at Preston. At Morgantown, the school is surrounded by one big hill […]
Local church sells fireworks to raise money for mission trip
MORGANTOWN — Independence Day is next week and soon fireworks will be lighting up the night skies. But one church will be lighting up lives with their fireworks. The Morgantown […]
State fills hole responsible for Stewart Street hubcap memorial
MORGANTOWN — If you’ve lost a hubcap in recent weeks, it may be nailed to a pole across from Shorty Anderson’s Auto Service, at 908 Stewart Street. Don’t worry, the […]
Notre Dame College’s Koenig named Fairmont State men’s basketball head coach
FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Fairmont State University announced Friday that Notre Dame College (Ohio) men’s basketball head coach Tim Koenig will fill the head spot after Joe Mazzulla’s departure earlier this […]
Waneta Patricia Williams Ridenour
Waneta Patricia Williams Ridenour, 82, of Tunnelton (Laurel Mountain Community), passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born April 22, 1937 in Tunnelton, […]
Lois Mead Longfellow
Lois Mead Longfellow, 91, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at her home. Family and friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, […]
