By Brad McElhinny, WV Metronews CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice today asked for and received the resignation of Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher, the administration announced in a news release. The […]
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See blacksmithing demos June 16 at fort
FAIRMONT — Come out June 16 and watch some of the best blacksmiths in north-central West Virginia apply their skills. There will be demonstrations throughout the day on many aspects […]
Botanic garden offers summer camps for kids
MORGANTOWN — This summer, the West Virginia Botanic Garden will offer several camps for children entering grades pre-K through 8th grade during June and July. The Curious Kids (grades pre-K-1) […]
‘A Hatful of Rain’ debuts June 20 at CAC
MORGANTOWN — Following the packed performances of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” West Virginia Public Theatre brings another piece of Broadway to north-central West Virginia. Directed by WVPT Artistic Director Jerry […]
Don’t forget your pets, children are in backseat
Ralph Correll, Morgantown There is no excuse, no excuse whatsoever, to leave a child or a pet in a hot car. If you are going to visit someone in a […]
Sabraton intersection fix must be kept simple
Tom Talerico, Morgantown The intersection of Earl Core Road and the Green Bag Road is a unique intersection that probably exists nowhere else in the world. While it may be […]
Separating children from parents abhorrent
Sara Anderson, Morgantown Children rely on a warm and reliable relationship with caregivers, typically mothers. We nurture, guide, comfort and redirect. We hug and provide guidelines. Decades of research tells […]
Thieves increasingly stealing weapons from people almost certain to be armed
It doesn’t just take another slaughter to raise the specter of gun violence. This week, two separate stories on gun thefts from gun stores in West Virginia point out the […]
Sheriff presents 2017 delinquent tax list detailing $8 million of unaccounted funds to Mon Commission
MORGANTOWN — Sheriff Perry Palmer and Chief Tax Deputy Kelly Palmer presented the 2017 delinquent tax list during Wednesday’s regular Monongalia County Commission meeting. The list includes 23,500 names and […]
Long-time Morgantown High teacher, tennis coach retires
MORGANTOWN — The back-and-forth was like a tennis match. “Who’s that guy?” the student asked, knowing full well the answer. “Who do you think it is?” came the return question […]
