In spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Monongalia County’s Quick Response Team (QRT) is still meeting once a week — via videoconferencing — to discuss recent overdose […]
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Son surprises mother with new nesting boxes during virus slowdown
GLADESVILLE — Jane Strahin got a nice surprise from her son, Tom Strahin, during the coronavirus slowdown. The 83-year-old retired registered nurse had told him that her […]
Morgantown Police Chief resigning
Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston is resigning after nine years leading the city’s police department. “We received the email a week ago requesting employees to take pay […]
Bird watching more than just a hobby
By Aldona Bird Rustling and chirping, of brilliant color or subtly camouflaged, feathered life fills our forests and backyards. Some birds are locals, and stick close year-round. […]
Teacher of the Year 2020 announced
Funny thing about words. The ones from the day before will occasionally show up the next morning. You know. So they can slap you around a bit. […]
New Mountaineer named for 2020-21
WVU Today Colson Glover, an Honors College sophomore from Lewisburg, begins his year as the 67th West Virginia University Mountaineer today. Glover was named the Mountaineer for […]
WVU Core Arboretum and W.V. Botanic Gardens in bloom for early spring
Those who venture outside to get some fresh air and exercise will notice a little more color dotting the landscape, as spring flowers continue to bloom. The […]
Teacher of the Year
Morgantown High School honors English teacher Kevin Colistra with a sign and balloons outside of the school on Wilson Avenue. Colistra has been named Monongalia County Schools […]
Spider-Man at the drive-thru
Spider-Man greets families Wednesday afternoon at the McDonalds in Star City.
Quarantine Kitchen: Showcase your recipes
In all times, good and bad, food keeps us connected. Whether you prefer traditional dishes, classic casseroles that feel like home, or the heady excitement of kitchen […]
