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thedaonline.com · Morgantown, WV

Nearby: Morgantown, WV

Morgantown event planner fills late-night food gap for downtown partiers

For Brittany Fink, leftover event food does not have to end up in the trash. It can become a surprise for college students walking down High Street, a viral TikTok video and an unexpected way to connect with the Morgantown community.Fink, owner of Brittany Ann Events, began bringing leftover pepperoni rolls and other event food downtown in May. What started as a simple idea has gained millions of views online, with students now recognizing her when she arrives with free food.“The intent was never to go viral,” Fink said. “It was just kind of, let’s have fun with this.” The idea came from Fink’s drive home from weddings. Passing through downtown, she often saw students out at night while thinking about the food left over from the events she worked. When a bride had extra pepperoni rolls, Fink asked if she could take them downtown rather than let them go to waste.

Monroe County Beacon · Paden City, WV

Nearby: Paden City, WV

SHYRLA MAE BOLEN

Jun 14, 1936 – Nov 13, 2026 Shyrla Mae Bolen, age 90, of Sardis, OH, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026 at her home. She was born June 14, 1936 in Paden City, WV to parents Marguerite and Melbern Fluharty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Vernon E. Bolen, her sister, Mary Lou Danver, 2 brothers as infants, and a 3-year-old sister. Survivors include 3 daughters, Katrinka (Paul) Durig of Florida, Regina Farsaci of Washington, PA, and Crystle (Bob) Buchanan of Parkersburg, WV; 4 grandchildren, Austin (Lauren) Buchanan, Brandon Buchanan, Jessica Farsaci, and Ryan Farsaci; 4 great grandchildren; a niece, Candy Kinney; 2 great nieces; and one great nephew. Shyrla attended school in New Matamoras where she was a majorette during her high school years. She loved attending her high school class reunions, and has remained close to several classmates, which included one of her best friends, “Shorty” Delores Hubbard.