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Bird watching more than just a hobby

By Aldona Bird Rustling and chirping, of brilliant color or subtly camouflaged, feathered life fills our forests and backyards. Some birds are locals, and stick close year-round. Others are now returning to nest after wintering in warmer climates, while others still stop over on their ...

Mon County among nation’s cleanest

Morgantown is a good place to breathe, according to an otherwise mostly gloomy air pollution report from the American Lung Association. The Morgantown-Fairmont Metropolitan Statistical Area ranked among the cleanest U.S. cities for short-term particle pollution (measured over 24 hours) and ...

Earth Day Photo Submissions

A collection of gardens, flowers, and Spring projects submitted by the local community. Thank you to everyone who participated, these images are beautiful! <strong><span class="has-inline-color has-very-dark-gray-color">Earth Day Community Submissions</span></strong> watching ...

Lawns not only option for gardens

Lush green lawns have long been linked with America’s suburbs, but there are more environmentally friendly options that take the same or less work to maintain. One advantage to a typical lawn is that it offers kids a safe place to play, WVU Extension Service Consumer Horticulture ...

Rail-Trail progress and future plans

Where trains once wound through the mountains, hikers, bikers and others now trek on rail-trails maintained by various local organizations.Mon River Trails Conservancy, Friends of the Cheat and Preston County Parks and Recreation Commission Rail-Trail Committee, maintain, improve and expand ...