John Alonzo Cole, 70, of Newburg, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born June 13, 1953, in Morgantown, son of […]
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Hawks look to carry momentum from state tournament appearance
MORGANTOWN — With seven starters gone from last season’s Class AAA state semifinal appearance, the University High School baseball team could be facing a rebuild. However, third-year coach Brad Comport […]
Deeper than ever, expectations remain high for University softball
MORGANTOWN — UHS head softball coach Mindy Parks has a great motivational tool for the 2024 version of the Hawks —– the bench. “The girls are going to get mad […]
Solar for safety: Two groups proposing panel-equipped ‘resilience hubs’ for shelters during weather emergencies
Drenching rains. Paralyzing bouts of cold and snow — followed by record-breaking high temperatures the next week, or the next day, even. Lashing rains and winds that generate the funnel […]
Morgantown set to begin chase for third-straight Class AAAA state championship
CHARLESTON — The Morgantown High School boys’ basketball team will start its quest to win its third-consecutive Class AAAA state title on Wednesday evening in Charleston as the No. 2-seeded […]
Murder suspect arrested in Ohio
An Ohio man wanted for murder in Harrison County was arrested in Akron, Ohio. Kameron Darnell Griffin, 23, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task […]
‘Aloud for the Library’ benefit supports levy
Guitar virtuoso Spencer Elliott and multi-instrumentalist songwriter Chris Haddox headline a packed ticket of performers appearing in “Aloud for the Library,” an all-ages benefit concert supporting the upcoming Morgantown Public […]
Mylan Park to unveil fitness center at business event
The Hazel J.W. Ruby Community Center and Sports Complex at Mylan Park invites the community to its Business After Hours event at 5:30 p.m. March 20. This special occasion will […]
New version of unemployment bill introduced Saturday
CHARLESTON — Lawmakers introduced a new version of a controversial unemployment bill on the final night of the regular legislative session, resulting in a vigorous debate about deciding on such […]
Senate sends Social Security tax break, state worker pay raise bills to governor’s desk
CHARLESTON — The state Senate, after a couple of days of delays, passed a bill representing pay raises for some state employees and another phasing out taxes on Social Security […]
