The Morgantown community is rallying around a young boy and his family who experienced a traumatizing medical event at a local pool on Saturday, June 8. Parents […]
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Are we really listening to each other?
During a lifetime in the news business, so much of my focus has been on what someone said. Comments often make news, especially in today’s climate where […]
Guest essay: Supporting Ukraine: Local action has global impact
by Yurij Wowczuk Russia’s relentless assault on Ukraine isn’t just a distant conflict; it affects us here at home in profound and surprising ways. The ripple effects […]
Y2K Trivia Night to benefit Mon County Child Advocacy Center
The Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center (MCCAC) announced an upcoming Y2K-themed trivia night to be held on June 13 at Chestnut Beer Hall, Pleasant Street, in downtown […]
Is civilian review board best one to conduct survey?
The Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board is looking into conducting a community survey, expected to cost around $10,000 to complete. The purpose, according to the […]
April 14 letters to the editor
Solar eclipse brought us all together I saw something heartening Monday. It’s unfortunately been lacking for a while in our community, and I’ve been guilty of it, […]
‘Showing up’ matters
by Jill Ebstein Memories come at the oddest times. I was 14, in a body cast and confined to my bed for five months. I was to […]
Community matters
In the midst of all the hard news we encounter on a daily basis, it can be easy to lose track of some of the softer stories […]
‘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 […]