ROWLESBURG — Rowlesburg residents made suggestions to cut expenses, asked for a delay in the vote and touted the value of their school at a public hearing […]
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Residents voice their opinions to keep the Rowlesburg school open :Gallery
Jenna Ash puts the mic up after speaking to the board members on Wednesday during the BOE school closing meeting in Rowlesburg. Jennifer Ash speaks to the [...]
Students portray historical figures in living wax museum
MORGANTOWN — Did you know that the “S” in Ulysses S. Grant stood for nothing? Or that Martha Washington was the first woman to show up on […]
Jack Johns, longtime ‘Voice of the Mohigans,’ dies at 79
MORGANTOWN — Jack Johns, who served as the public address announcer for Morgantown High football and basketball games, as well as band concerts, for more than three […]
Mon BOE on schedule with school improvements
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Schools chief Eddie Campbell Jr. gave high marks to the district’s Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan on Monday night — even if the document […]
KVFD sees use of schools as fair trade; says willing to reconsider options
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department said it regards free use of school facilities during the Buckwheat Festival as a trade, with the schools getting free […]
Firefighters team with Operation Warm to provide kids with coats
MORGANTOWN — For the fourth consecutive year, members of the Morgantown Firefighters IAFF Local 313 are partnering with national non-profit Operation Warm to provide hundreds of coats […]
Community speaks up at Terra Alta/East Preston School hearing
TERRA ALTA — Three people spoke Thursday at a hearing on possible school closures in Preston County. The hearing was held at Terra Alta/East Preston School, which […]
Preston High dismissed early today after fire; After School Explorers cancelled for day
KINGWOOD — Preston High was dismissed three hours early Thursday after a battery meltdown in an emergency light caught fire. Principal Steve Plum said it occurred in a […]
W.Va. groups aim to bring healthy, farm-fresh produce to local schools
MORGANTOWN — Supporting local farms while feeding children healthy, fresh food kills two birds with one stone. In West Virginia, this effective strategy is just getting started. […]
