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Life, without a helmet: Former MHS teacher Tony Zack, whose combat experience inspired a Hollywood movie, starred in real life after the war
Tony Zack never lost his head on the battlefield that day, even as an enemy bullet pierced his helmet – only to ricochet around, in a relatively […]
WVU expert recommends small, consistent dietary changes for an effective New Year’s resolution
In a recent survey conducted by Forbes Health, losing weight and improving diet rank among the top five New Year’s resolutions for 2024. However, nutrition experts at […]
Bridges, exits and ‘panhandling’: 2023 in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission maintains the lowest tax rate in West Virginia and lowered its budget by roughly 7% in 2023. That, in and of […]
Leader of West Virginia Islamic Association asks Charleston City Council to consider ceasefire resolution
BY JARETT LEWIS CHARLESTON — A leader of the state’s Islamic Association is calling on Charleston City Council to consider a resolution that asks for a ceasefire […]
Air National Guard firefighter’s death reaches 3-year anniversary
BY JARETT LEWIS CHARLESTON — It has now been three years since the death of Air National Guard firefighter Logan Young. Young, a senior airman with the […]
‘Society of the Snow’ a poignant tale of survival
In 1993, the movie “Alive” was released in theaters. I was in college and some friends and I went to see it at the dollar theater. I […]
Retired WVU professor earns 3rd award for novel
Retired WVU Law Professor Forest “Jack” Bowman has been named the winner of the 2023 Kindle Book Awards for his novel “All Our Yesterdays.” The award was […]
WVU professor notes positive trends in latest census figures
BY MIKE NOLTING Recent population numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau show an overall population decline but some trends show change is gradually coming. WVU economist […]
Mon Schools, 2023: Special-ed discipline woes and a ‘Renaissance’ in STEM education
Monongalia County Schools went into the year talking about buildings and will close out the year – talking about buildings. Several facilities in the district sustained damage […]
