Cleaning a body of water is a complicated and expensive process, but the area’s waterways show even the worst polluted rivers, lakes and creeks can be restored […]
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Earth Day: For nearly 30 years, the W.Va. Land Trust has been about environmental opportunity
Today is Earth Day, and that’s what this story featuring comments from Brent Bailey is about. Well, that, and how opportunities can determine your path — just […]
More farmland to be protected in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Two Preston County farms are one step closer to being protected by an easement and remaining as agricultural land forever. Program director of the county’s […]
Preston 911 dispatcher of the year recognized
KINGWOOD — Logan Seigh was honored as Preston County’s 911 dispatcher of the year at Tuesday’s regular county commission meeting. “The award this year goes to an […]
Area mayors bring their infrastructure needs and questions to David McKinley during roundtable
BRIDGEPORT — Area mayors brought their infrastructure wishes, concerns and questions to Rep. David McKinley during a Tuesday roundtable at the Bridgeport Conference Center. Municipalities will have […]
Get free naloxone, learn how to use it
Last September, about 90 volunteers, including members of the Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT), distributed more than 700 two-dose kits of naloxone and instructed individuals on […]
Earth Day more relevant than ever, WVU says
This coming Friday marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day. Through the mid-1960s, many places in the U.S. were living an Earth nightmare, of sorts. Especially on […]
The Shack seeks donations for a new van: Its current one is 22 years old, and someone just stole the catalytic converter
As its executive director Shawnda Cook likes to say, the Shack Neighborhood House will go to the ends of the earth, and back again, for the children […]
Masontown VFD aiming to expand services
MASONTOWN — Masontown Fire & Rescue is seeking to upgrade its state medical certification from basic life support to advanced life support to better serve Preston County. […]
Phoenix Public House opens at The Pines
BY EVA MAYS On March 29, Morgantown welcomed a new restaurant to its thriving food scene: Phoenix Public House, at The Pines Country Club, 3062 Point Marion […]