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Here’s my best advice: Don’t fall and break your pelvis

by Melinda Henneberger Here’s my advice: Don’t fall and fracture your pelvis, OK? If you ignore this ancient wisdom, though, as I did recently, you may get the chance to see the sun come up every morning from your hospital bed. And as after any accident that could have been even ...

Community rallies around local boy involved in pool accident

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 Jason and Elizabeth Pauley said they are in awe of the support their family has received after their 11-year-old son ...

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 provocative words are more likely to break into the news cycle. Inflammatory statements often breed a harsh response, and off we go ...

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 of this war touch upon everything from our national security to our local economies and even our community values of ...

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 Morgantown. This fun-filled evening promises to be a nostalgic trip back to the turn of the millennium, featuring ...