MORGANTOWN – Michael Benson is just over a year into his role as the 27th president of West Virginia University, but after a 55-county tour putting in more than 6,600 miles and 3,900 handshakes, Benson is ready to look forward and add to the pride people feel about WVU. “I want the people ...
RAYLAND — Parents and other supporters of the Buckeye Local High School Band stepped into the kitchen Sunday to help ensure its members have everything they need to perform for their school and the community at large. The Buckeye Local Band Boosters once again served up chicken dinners to ...
Contributed The yard of Deidre Kearns, who lives on Second Avenue, has been selected as New Cumberland's Yard of the Month. Mayor Will White presented the award and a check to Kearns, along with the sign, which will remain in the yard until the next winner is chosen for August. White thanked ...
Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Raining glass: A Hollywood Boulevard resident told police she heard her bedroom window glass break and saw her ex running away Friday. Police said there was broken glass “all over her bed and the baby's bassinet” and shards “landed on her and the child.” The woman had a scratch on her leg but did not need medical attention, and the baby was unharmed. The ex fled the area. Would-be visitor: A resident in the 900 block of Sherman Avenue said someone tried to get into her residence Saturday. She said she fell asleep just before midnight and when ...
TORONTO — A late summer tradition will be returning to the streets of the Gem City in just a few weeks. The 48th annual Toronto Art Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 5 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6, according to Julie Ault of Focus in Toronto, which puts on the event. Vendors of all types are still being accepted for the weekend, she said. While the wide variety of arts and crafts and the large selection of food are important components of the festival, entertainment also plays a big role. There will be an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. Sept. 5, which will include a ...
Craig Howell New Age Adenas performed a variety of folk-inspired covers, along with original tunes, during the Second Saturday event held at the Weirton Event Center. Those in attendance also hear the Appalachian Soul sounds of Aristotle Jones. Organized by the Top of West Virginia Convention ...
