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06-04-2025
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Volunteers remove 3,000 pounds of trash from Buckhannon River
BUCKHANNON, (WBOY) — Volunteers with the Buckhannon River Watershed Association (BRWA) got busy on Saturday removing more than a ton of trash from the Buckhannon River. According to a press release from the BRWA, 19 community members gathered for the cleanup initiative at the River Road Access Site along the Buckhannon River with gloves, garbage bags, and determination. They were able to remove 3,000 pounds of trash from the water. Upshur County Public Library hosts Plant & Prosper event Jessica Bryzek, AmeriCorps VISTA with the BRWA, talked about just how important it is to keep the water clean. 'While we dream of creating a paddlers paradise along the Water Trail, we are more than just a group of paddlers. Our volunteers are stewards of the river, and we are here to ensure our river is cared for by the people that use it,' Bryzek said in the release. 'While scouting for a trash clean up location a few weeks ago, we found a Great Blue Heron wading through piles of trash along the banks of the river. Thanks to these volunteers, our heron friend can be healthier and happier now that the trash is removed.' The clean up was a part of the Make It Shine Clean Up sponsored by the WV Department of Environmental Protection REAP program. You can learn more about upcoming cleanups and volunteer opportunities on the Buckhannon River Watershed Association website or on the BWRA Facebook page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-04-2025
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Morgantown holds Knit-a-thon to fight against hunger
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — Across the country, knitters, crocheters and other crafters used their skills for a cause on Saturday to combat hunger, and this was the first year for a Morgantown group to join in on the fun. Organizers said 100% of the Knit-a-Thon's proceeds go to Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry and Meals on Wheels. Dozens of groups across the country came together to participate. This year marks the Morgantown group's inaugural year in the event as the Morgantown Knit for Food Knit-a-thon & Craft day where, in addition to online fundraising, it also collected non-perishable food items to donate to local food pantries. About 30 people participated in the local knit-a-thon by Saturday afternoon, where the two main items crafted were 'Knitted Knockers', or knit prosthetics for breast cancer survivors, and crocheted soap sacks for unhoused folks and local charities. About 40 soap sacks and more than 50 pairs of knockers had been made by Saturday afternoon. Upshur County Public Library hosts Plant & Prosper event Morgantown Knit for Food knit-a-thon organizer Chelle Adams was happy to see so many participate. 'The community of knitters, we have a very active group and just sharing in service artistry,' Adams said. 'We are exceeding our goal times two, we had a thousand dollar goal and we've almost reached $2,000.' Adams said she wanted to create the group since there was only one north of Pittsburg and another one in Charleston, with none in the north central West Virginia community. The knit-a-thon will continue until 10 p.m. Saturday. If you'd like to stop at the Morgantown group, you can find them crafting away at the Ascend WV building, located in 1279 University Avenue in Morganton. Your ticket to get inside is a non-perishable food item. To learn more about Knitted Knockers and how you can get involved, you can go here. To learn more about the Knit-a-thon, you can go here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
