On June 20, 1863, West Virginia separated from Virginia and was admitted into the Union during the Civil War. Morgantown said “Happy Birthday” to the Mountain State […]
Author: Sarah Marino, The Dominion Post
OLLI members meet, talk present and future
MORGANTOWN –Jascenna Haislet is passionate about learning. She said her parents believed in lifelong education. “I would be a professional student if I could afford it,” said […]
Pop-Up Plaza aims to bring together community and creativity
MORGANTOWN — Though a bit drizzly on Tuesday afternoon, community members and organizations still crowded into Monongalia County Courthouse Square for the first-ever Pop-Up Plaza. Amy Loomis, […]
Rhododendron Girls State participants meet after spending week at Davis & Elkins College
MORGANTOWN — Dressed in white, the Monongalia County girls who participated in the 2019 Rhododendron Girls State (RGS) came together Saturday after their week long experience at […]
Mon County kids participate in summer activities at 4-H camp
MORGANTOWN — Down a country road of its namesake, Monongalia County kids come together each summer for 4-H camp at Camp Muffly. Deb Dean, a 4-H volunteer, […]
Mon Health Fair promotes community wellness, offers services
MORGANTOWN — On any other day you might not expect to see Mickey Mouse hanging out in the parking lot at Mon Health Medical Center, but Saturday […]
Cheat Lake Farmer’s Market kicks off for the season
MORGANTOWN — While some make a run to Kroger or Aldi after work, people in the Cheat Lake area got the chance to grab some groceries at […]
Memorial Day Celebration benefits Operation Welcome Home
MORGANTOWN — Bikes lined the parking lot at Triple S Harley Davidson for the annual Memorial Day Celebration Monday. People came out to support Operation Welcome Home, […]
Suncrest students release fish they raised into Decker’s Creek
MORGANTOWN — The students in Vada Boback’s fourth grade class learned firsthand how to raise brook trout in their Suncrest Elementary School class. The kids ventured down […]
Annual Gene Vance Jr. Day highlights service members on Armed Forces Day
MORGANTOWN — Going into its 8th year, Morgantown celebrated Gene Vance Jr. Day, as well as Armed Forces Day, Saturday at the Monongalia County Courthouse Square. The […]
