DPNews@DominionPost.com MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office released the identity of the individual located during a search operation at Cooper’s Rock State Forest on Thursday. The deceased has been identified […]
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UPDATED: Body recovered in search and rescue operation at Coopers Rock
DPNews@DominionPost.com Monongalia County, WV — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office has concluded a search and recovery operation at Coopers Rock State Forest on Thursday afternoon. The incident began at approximately 12:45 p.m., […]
Gov. Justice celebrates new cabins, upgrades at Coopers Rock State Forest
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice and two members of his team came to Coopers Rock State Forest Monday afternoon to celebrate progress on new cabins and infrastructure upgrades to boost […]
Morgantown Migratory Bird Day spotlights birds’ breathtaking expeditions and insects’ declining populations
The early bird may get the worm, but even the earliest of birds cannot overcome the sharp declines in insect populations in recent years. This year’s World Migratory Bird Day […]
Coopers Rock overlook closure may have an end date — hopefully sooner than later
West Virginia is blessed with the beauty of nature’s bounty. From the rolling hills, to the plunging gorges, to the rushing rivers and placid lakes, the Mountain State is home […]
State’s first stargazing cabins coming to Coopers Rock
“This place is a true gem for our state,” West Virginia Secretary of Commerce James Bailey said as he opened a press conference with Governor Jim Justice at Coopers Rock State […]
No clear timeline on remains identification
There is no clear timeline on how long it may take for the state medical examiner in Charleston to determine the identity of the human remains found Sept. 3 in […]
Law enforcement not giving up hope of finding missing doctor; individuals OK’d to search the area
Although the search for a missing physician was suspended Monday, the Monongalia County sheriff said Tuesday they are not giving up on finding Dr. John Lawson Magruder. The search began […]
Everything new is old again — at Coopers Rock
The trees have yet to yield an old sign, Dave Hopkinson said with a chuckle. That’s why a new one is being built for Coopers Rock State Forest. Hopkinson, who […]
West Virginia state parks offer recreation, relaxation, beauty
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia offers a plethora of beautiful natural sights and locations, many of which are protected by the state’s numerous state parks. Audra State Park is a heavily […]
