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‘Hi, Eleanor’: Arthurdale’s New Deal Festival is Saturday
Elmer Rich had himself a pretty good deal in Arthurdale nine years ago. On a golden July afternoon, the renowned fiddler, then 94, was sawing out timeless […]
Guest essay: Morgantown/Kingwood NAACP serves our community
by Anitra Hamilton The Morgantown/Kingwood Branch of the NAACP appreciates this opportunity to publicize our work with residents of Monongalia and Preston counties. Founded in […]
The epidemic of isolation is as harmful as smoking
by Lisa Jarvis Your doctor’s orders for staying healthy might include a daily routine of eating your broccoli, going to the gym and getting a good night’s […]
The power of libraries to connect communities
by Annie Caplan and Cristy Moran People may hear the word “library” and imagine librarians sitting behind a circulation desk, reading a book and telling patrons to […]
Nation’s health may depend on people getting to know each other
by Lynn Schmidt Our country is in a very dark place at the moment. But I have hope, because the answers are all around us. They live […]
Leadership Mon is now accepting applications for the class of 2023
By Jade Ruggieri Leadership Monongalia is accepting applications from those interested in cultivating leadership to foster the state of West Virginia’s prosperity. Each year, 20 applicants are […]
Volunteer drivers needed for Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger In 1973, Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels began its first deliveries with just three people and five meals. Since then, they’ve grown significantly and […]
Guest essay: Morgantown/Kingwood NAACP Branch serves our community
by Anitra Hamilton The Morgantown/Kingwood Branch of the NAACP appreciates this opportunity to publicize our work with residents of Monongalia and Preston counties. Founded in 1909 in […]
‘Uncle Ronnie is Christmas’
When the kid laughed and said, “Willya look at all this stuff,” Ronnie Cain looked over and laughed, too. “And I have stuff in the basement I […]
