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 review board, is to get a better idea of how the whole community — not just specific stakeholders or groups — ...
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, too. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a long hangover, particularly among health care workers and public health practitioners. ...
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 lie flat and turn from side to side only to avoid bedsores. I had an “odd” aunt who never really warmed to her mother, my Bubbie, who was the picture of ...
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 — the fun features, local tidbits and community matters. So today we’re going to highlight a couple that you may have missed. Pantry Plus More Back to School Bash ...
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 tunes — “Arkansas Traveler,” “Dill Pickle Rag” and the like — in the tiny Preston County town that sits in the bend of ...
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 response to violence against African Americans around the country, the NAACP (National ...