William A. Neal, Morgantown The editorial “Democracy takes root” (DP-Sunday) applauds the public response to action by the Morgantown City Council’s consideration of purchasing the Haymaker Forest. Citizen involvement in […]
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BOPARC underfunded; administrators lay out challenges at Morgantown City Council meeting
MORGANTOWN — When the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners (BOPARC) took over operation of Morgantown’s parks in 1981, it had more employees and a fraction of the current roster […]
Mon BOE recognizes Good Samaritan school bus drivers
MORGANTOWN — Sometimes you don’t “think” — you just act. That’s how Rich Campbell put it during Tuesday night’s meeting of the Monongalia County Board of Education. Campbell, a bus […]
Schmitt’s Saloon closes its doors
MORGANTOWN — Schmitt’s Saloon, the restaurant and music hall that for five years was the namesake of West Virginia fullback Owen Schmitt, has closed. It will re-open July 12 as […]
House votes to allow committee to begin impeachment proceedings against Loughry
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Legislature began exploring impeachment Tuesday June 26 in the wake of state Supreme Court justice Allen Loughry facing 22 federal counts. The House of Delegates […]
51st District candidates fill campaign war chests; Fleischauer tops all in votes, fundraising, spending
W. Va. — While six Democrats vied for the five slots in the House of Delegates 51st District primary election, the race was essentially uncompetitive because the sixth-place candidate didn’t […]
Trinity’s Spruill wants another swing at state tournament
MORGANTOWN — Any good golfer will tell you that one of the keys to the sport is repetition. Rory McIlroy didn’t acquire his powerful driving ability overnight, and Jason Day didn’t […]
FanDuel to manage sports betting at the Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — The Greenbrier is the first casino in West Virginia to sign on with a sports book to manage sports betting under the state’s new law. The […]
Doubledays dominate Black Bears, 9-3, finish sweep
AUBURN, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Marinconz scored on a forceout in the third inning, leading the Auburn Doubledays to a 9-3 win over the West Virginia Black Bears on June […]
Ex-Mountaineer Kevin Jones to play for Team USA
MORGANTOWN — Kevin Jones’ next stop in basketball will be with Team USA. The former WVU standout made the final roster for the USA World Cup qualifying team, which will play […]
