Hundreds of veterans who have served the country are buried at the Historic Oak Grove Cemetery in Morgantown. On Saturday, the Elizabeth Ludington Hagans-Col. John Evans Chapter […]
Community
Success at Spruce Street warming shelter
The Cold Weather Overflow Shelter at the Spruce Street United Methodist Church opened its doors on Dec. 4 after months of planning, and initial reports indicate it […]
Firefighters IAFF Local 313, TeleTech support Operation Warm
More than 350 children in Monongalia County will be warmer in brand new coats this winter, thanks to the Morgantown Firefighters IAFF Local 313. “All the time […]
What bell-ringing can accomplish
Nationwide, Salvation Army bell ringers raise an average of $50 per hour. This means in just two hours of ringing, a bell-ringer can raise enough money to […]
Holiday lessons: Cliff the Clumsy Elf teaches kids to be prepared and kind
TUNNELTON — The elf that visited South Preston on Wednesday won’t fit on a shelf, but he can teach a lesson that’s as good now as in […]
Allstate donates 1,700 pairs of socks
Allstate employee Bridget McClain approached her boss, Jeremy Radabaugh, one day and said she wanted to help people, focusing on the homeless. She was sitting in the […]
How Salvation Army bell-ringing began
In December 1891, Capt. Joseph McFee of The Salvation Army in San Francisco, Calif., wanted to provide a Christmas dinner for 1,000 poor people, but had no […]
Morgantown Christmas parade turns High Street into Santa Claus Lane
MORGANTOWN — Location, location, location. Sure, it’s important in real estate. But in the parade peepin’ game, it’s everything. A couple of pros were out Thursday for […]
Reedsville Shop ‘n Save raises money for West Preston
REEDSVILLE — The customers of Reedsville Shop ‘n Save Express donated $471 to West Preston School to ensure students get a gift at Christmas. “I remember being […]
Making the holidays happen: Toy and Food Distribution continues
Volunteers help prepare and hand out food for the 38th Annual Holiday Toy and Food Distribution, which continues today. Only food was distributed Wednesday, while food and […]
