Sixty homes for 240 people in 30 years. Those numbers aren’t too shabby. But Shawnda Cook, executive director of Mon Valley Habitat for Humanity, hopes to add to them. “But, […]
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2 jailed after children disclose abuse during interview
MORGANTOWN — Ricky Lee Lake Jr., 30, and Nickolle Marie Lake, 31, both of Morgantown, are each charged with gross neglect of a child creating a substantial risk of death […]
Sheetz construction to begin in March
Construction of the new Sheetz convenience store at the former Eloquence Antiques & Artisans location will begin sometime next month with completion targeted for summer, a spokesman for the Altoona, […]
Mountainview Elementary upgrades library with $50K grant
Kevin Carnes laughed like everybody else when he heard it Monday morning at Mountainview Elementary School. Then he did some serious musing. “We ought to put that kid in a […]
Fairmont Regional closure part of national trend
Smaller, regional facilities can’t compete with larger providers The pending closure of Fairmont Regional Medical Center is another example of an ongoing health care trend where smaller, rural hospitals are […]
The power of reading: Appalachian Prison Ministries hosts book wrapping session
A good book is freeing. A good book is liberating. And the words, ideas, observations and narratives contained therein can set any soul to soaring — no matter one’s physical […]
SHINE Campaign works to remove stigma of child sexual abuse
Child abuse happens to one out of 10 children, according to Stacy Deel, but it doesn’t define a person. Deel is the director of operations and communications for the West […]
MFD bids bittersweet farewell to firefighter
Chief Mark Caravasos couldn’t remember the exact date Jimmy Lipscomb started with Morgantown Fire Department, but he won’t soon forget working with the 21-year veteran, who’s retiring as firefighter. “I’ve […]
Trinity students dress up as influential American figures
Learning at Trinity Christian School was hands-on Wednesday, when fourth-graders hosted a wax museum. During the educational project, kids dressed up as influential Americans. Visitors were able to have the […]
Morgantown Council adopts cannabis law, approves $221K for kayak facility
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt a new law setting a $15 fine as the penalty for possession of up to 15 grams of cannabis […]
