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West Virginia cryptids spotted in Wisconsin

Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster sure do get around. West Virginia’s two most-famous cryptids are currently enjoying renewed interest at their second home these days, in fact. In northern Wisconsin. “Oh, yeah,” Alex Burkeland said. “We have kids all the time who buy both. ...

Mon Health System employees named Generation Next 40 Under 40

Mon Health System announced that Danin Cather, Elizabeth Carpenter and Lotoya Henry-Ojugbana have received the Generation Next: 40 Under 40 Award. The award recognizes young professionals throughout West Virginia aged 40 or younger who are succeeding in their organizations and making a ...

Guest essay: Appalachia was always beautifully queer

by Ash Orr Across West Virginia, the public debate around being queer or transgender is being framed as a “social contagion.” If that’s the case, I will echo Andrew Hozier-Byrne (Hozier), “I was born sick, but I love it.” Growing up as a closeted queer and transgender ...

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 ...

Lift Vault ranks best spots for outdoor workouts

From the iconic Central Park in NYC to the scenic paths of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, and along the bustling Lakefront Trail in Chicago, the U.S. is home to an array of stunning outdoor workout locales. These spots are more than just a place to exercise; they are destinations ...

Senator to have reps in all 55 counties

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced his office will launch Commonsense Connections Week May 6-10. Representatives from Manchin’s office will visit all 55 counties to hear West Virginians’ priorities and concerns and offer the senator’s assistance with federal agencies through ...