Clues to Early West Virginia Indians Found at Tygart Lake Site
Archaeologists from the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey report on a prehistoric settlement near Tygart Lake. Findings include shelter evidence, pottery, cord-wrapped patterns, tools, weapons, ornaments, fish hooks, and a game similar to Chunkey. The dig supports a written history for these early West Virginians despite late season constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tygart
Fowler
New World
Tygart Lake
Taylor County
West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey
America
Wwvu-Tv
Moore Opens 2.4 Mile Corridor E Highway Snip
Gov Arch Moore and Tyler Ritchie led a ribbon cutting for a 2.4 mile segment of Interstate 48 corridor E between Sabraton and Pierpont. About 300 people attended as the highway aims to divert downtown Morgantown traffic and boost employment and tax revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabraton
Pierpont
Tyler Ritchie
State Department of Highways
Williams Ritchie
Arch A. Moore Jr
Morgan Town
Larry Schulgiano
Richard E
Dick’ Davies
Momengalia County
William Richter
Morgantown Area
Dave Poling
Department of Highways
William Ritchie
Arch Moore
Morgantown
University City
Moore
West
West Virginia
Maryland
Cheat Lake Bridge
Cumberland
Cheat Lake
Residents raise concerns over Fort Martin pollution
Stewartstown area residents and others request action over alleged air pollutants from the Fort Martin Power Plant. University officials from West Virginia University present data at a public meeting, with 96 participants noting soil damage health irritation and car soiling. Students monitor dust and ozone, while a mobile station on the Lyons property runs until next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewartstowry
Fort Martin
Eyne
McLay
Stewartstown
Powe Pyjagat
B&ag
William Lyons
Fort Marthre
Lyons
Civil Engineering
Linsky
West Virginia
WVU honors K W Lee at journalism alumni dinner
War correspondent George Esper spoke on Saigon surrender while K W Lee received the P I Reed Achievement Award. Lee, a WVU journalism alum and Sacramento Union reporter, missed the dinner but recently earned a National Headliner Award for Sacramento area investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Esper
Saigon
West Virginia University Journalism Alumni Association
Lakeview Inn and Country Club
K.W. Lee
West Virginia University School of Journalism
P.I. Reed
Lee
Charleston Gazette
Sacramento Union
California
WVU Journalism Alumni Association
Sacramento
Guy Stewart
Dinnner
Gregory van Camp
U.S
Esper
Associated Press
Halloween Tricks and Parades Set for Mason-Dixonland
Halloween events run through Friday with trick or treating, parties and parades across the area. UNICEF drive in Morgantown collects coins today 2 to 5 PM, while safety tips warn about potentially dangerous treats and costumes. Downtown Action Council hosts a 7:30 PM costume parade and competition on High Street, with prizes including a Schwinn bike. registration closes Tuesday with details at local stores and McDonalds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reigetyt
Mason-Dixonland
United Nations Children
Unicef
Church Women United
James Fredilock
Rebecca St
Thomas Cobun
Somerset Ave
Consummer Product Safety Commission
Downtown Action Council
DAC
McDonalds
Jan Shaffer
P.O
Morgantown
Chamber of Commerce
Pleasaret Street resurfacing plan cited in WV highway notice
West Virginia Department of Highways plans to pave Pleasant Street between University Avenue and High Street due to poor brick surface. A formal ad for bids covers a 0.14 mile section of Route 119, with bids due November 18 in Room A-132, 1900 Washington St East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Department
Asdighways
Pleasant Street
University Avenue
High Street
DOF Jyng
Hig Rt. 119
Dominion Post
Washington St
Parteston
Amnoncement
Erro
Manchin seeks removal of dilapidated house on South University
A three way clash over 379 S University Ave unfolds as A James Manchin of REAP vows court orders to tear down the house if the fire marshal delays beyond November 24 Harold Berthy the listed owner disputes the move and vows to fight to preserve his property The fire marshal already ordered repairs or removal by Sept 5 with the threat of court action if not complied but no inspection has occurred since the deadline
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blosser
South University Avenue
A. James Manchin
State Rehabilitation Environmental Action Program
REAP
S. University Ave
Harold Berthy
Berthy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taylor
Ara Rasmussen
Arad
Tygart Dam
Zatyey
Am Archaeology
Earby
West Virgiria
Crossooma
West Virginia Geological and Economics Survey
Daniel B. Fowler
Art Jordan
The
West Virginia Geological Survey
Wander
Steawartsstaown
Courthouse Square
Royal Furniture Co
Pleasaret Street
Manchin
South University’ House
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!