It’s all academic for Sawyer Rudy. “Celebrating this, as we celebrate sports, brings awareness to academics,” the student at Morgantown High School said. “And,” he continued, “it encourages other students […]
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Foraging workshop encourages a reconnection with Appalachian traditions, inspires a mindful relationship with nature
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many new hobbies were adopted. For four retired friends, respite was found in learning to forage in the forests of West Virginia. Inspired by a growing […]
Enjoy local trails during Celebrate Trails Day
Kick off the spring trail season Saturday by joining the Mon River Trails Conservancy in a national Celebrate Trails Day event. Across the United States, trail users will be having […]
Here’s how Preston schools get their funding
To understand why Preston County Schools is requesting a renewal of its special maintenance levy, it’s helpful to understand where county school systems get their money. The biggest part is […]
State will seek Supreme Court review of transgender athlete case
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday his office will seek U.S. Supreme Court review of whether a state law violates the rights of a middle school track and cross-country runner […]
Federal dollars invested in W.Va. will pay dividends
The new acid mine drainage treatment plant, which will filter and neutralize the tainted water from Richard Mine before it flows into Deckers Creek, came online last week to much […]
Christian nationalism is a grave threat to America
by Cathy F. Young My father, who served as a Navy officer in the South Pacific, shared fascinating World War II stories with me. With ensuing history classes, I became […]
Creeps hunt kids on social media
We have entered a new social media hell, where online creeps run sadistic schemes targeting high school kids. Since late 2021, their ruses have driven at least 20 young people, […]
University softball falls to John Marshall in OVAC semifinal
WHEELING — The dream of an all-Mon County OVAC Class 5A championship was alive and well at the I-470 Complex in Wheeling. It lasted about 2.5 innings. University raced out […]
Early offense and Wisman’s pitching lead Morgantown into OVAC title game
WHEELING — Morgantown played its way into Friday’s OVAC 5A softball championship finale by knocking off top-seeded Steubenville Big Red at the I-470 Complex in Wheeling Wednesday afternoon. The Mohigans […]
