Bullets snapped the air, breaking branches and kicking dirt. Biplanes droned overhead, and when the pipe bombs dropped by their pilots actually went off like they were […]
Author: Jim Bissett, The Dominion Post
Of sentiment and social services: It costs money to house war refugees
Erik Herron’s interest and expertise is in Eastern Europe, and the WVU political professor was able to professionally deploy both during his studies 30 years ago. On […]
Abe Joshua’s life and legacy: ‘Thank you for being our teacher’
Abraham “Abe” Joshua is eternally dancing and bopping in the hallways of Mission Preparatory School in San Francisco. You’ll see that spirit captured in the formal mosaic […]
Pat Stewart turns 95 — ‘I’m just gonna have to keep at it, I guess’
Birthday? What birthday? Callers to a certain well-known business on Thursday were greeted by a familiar voice on the other end of the line: “Pat Stewart Realtors, […]
Mon Schools and COVID: ‘I think we’re in a pretty good place right now’
Mon’s students on Tuesday were in the midst of a mini-spring break. They’ll go back Thursday and then enjoy another round of days off next month around […]
‘All things Appalachia’ subject of regional conference hosted by WVU
Take me home, country roads. If you’re referring to the song, that means West Virginia, and, by extension, Appalachia. However, if you’re referring to Appalachia, you’re really […]
Sweet pairing: Cupcake and craft beer fest back at Mylan Park next weekend
Wait a second. Did she just say “cupcakes” and “beer” — in the same sentence? “Sure did,” replied Janet Williams, who was doing the talking. “You’ll love […]
Robotic response: Fairmont State hosts competition for budding tech engineers this weekend
They’re not just playing games here, Todd Ensign said. This weekend’s robotics competition at Fairmont State University, he means. “We have kids here who taking part in […]
‘He wasn’t Barney Fife — he was my dad’
Barney Fife’s daughter is dropping in this weekend to say “Hey,” to the people of her dad’s hometown. Karen Knotts will present her tribute show, “Tied Up […]
‘Mohigan Idol’ raises more than $40K for WVU Medicine Children’s
The votes are in for the 2022 edition of “Mohigan Idol” and the winner is … WVU Medicine Children’s. And a passel of performing students from across […]
