MORGANTOWN — To passing motorists, they just look like flags. One indistinguishable from the next. But each of those stars and stripes comes with a story about […]
Community
Volunteer drivers needed for Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger In 1973, Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels began its first deliveries with just three people and five meals. Since then, they’ve grown significantly and […]
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra still hitting crescendos — even with COVID picking the key
Forget air guitar. A lot of “air-conducting” was commencing in the seats of the Metropolitan Theatre on a bright spring morning some years ago in downtown Morgantown. […]
10th annual Sgt. Todd May memorial golf outing set for last Saturday in June
Ten years after his untimely death in 2012, fallen Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Michael Todd May continues to leave his imprint on the community. Each year, […]
Preston gathers to discuss ARPA fund spending
KINGWOOD — One would expect a meeting between the government and community members at 2 p.m. on a sunny Friday to be lightly attended — mostly by […]
Preston County to honor famous suffragette, others who work for change
KINGWOOD — On June 11, the community will have the opportunity to learn about and celebrate the notable women of Preston County. Beginning at 2 p.m. with […]
Operation Christmas Child speaker brings shoebox gift ‘Full Circle’
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 198 million shoebox gifts to children in over 170 countries. The shoebox gifts are filled with […]
Retain and retrain; Scholarship opportunity for Mon County residents through YCF
By Jade Ruggieri The Monongalia County Adult Workforce Retraining Scholarship is accepting applications for workers in the county whose jobs were eliminated or received reduced hours since […]
Albright bridge to be named after WWII casualty
ALBRIGHT — On February 19, 1945, TSGT Harold William Schmidle, an Albright native, was killed in action during the Battle of Banzai Point on the Island of […]
Digging in: Operation Welcome Home to present agriculture workshop for military vets, others
For some returning combat veterans, it might be all the therapy they need. Their hands in the soil, that is, Tiffany Summerlin said. Growing and nurturing something, […]