Tom Bennett’s legacy extends beyond war To expand on Jim Bissett’s excellent chronicle of Tom Bennett: Tom was an enthusiastic participant in campus ministry at WVU. He was one of […]
Letters to the Editor
Guest essay: Importance of developing a ‘high school transfer portal’ plan
by Hollis Lewis With the school year ending, a hot topic amongst local sports enthusiasts is HB 2820, which allows West Virginia high school student athletes a one-time transfer to […]
Guest essay: Gardening access must be addressed in Mon County and all of West Virginia
by Shannon McNicholas Summer is a time when everything is blooming and growing. It is a time to be around friends and enjoy the outdoors. For me, that means gardening […]
May 28 letters to the editor
Decision for new trash bins a garbage plan Let’s talk trash. Or, more specifically, trash bins. We recently had delivered to our driveway a huge Republic trash bin […]
May 21 letters to the editor
Debt ceiling: Recall the Solomonic judgment Those of us who read the Old Testament may recall the story of Solomon solving the dispute between two women each claiming the same […]
May 14 letters to the editor
Consequences of anti-LGBTQ sentiment Sadly, two major stories in this week’s The Dominion Post seem related. Huggins’ inability to use sensitivity in describing incidents involving a college basketball rivalry in […]
May 7 letters to the editor
Keep permitting under federal power On April 28, The Dominion Post reported one of West Virginia’s senators proposes permitting reform to address “regulatory mayhem.” The senator proposes implementing “timelines […]
Guest essay: Trade with Taiwan can further economic development in W.Va.
by Don Smith When it comes to growing economic development in West Virginia, despite all the rhetoric, there is a single most important element. Workforce? Funding? Sites? […]
Guest essay: To the mawmaws and pawpaws: We need you to encourage kids to go to college
by Alicia Kalka I grew up in southern West Virginia, in the small town of St. Albans (about 30 minutes south of Charleston). My mawmaw and I lived in a […]
April 30 letters to the editor
Survey response: Council-manager best I prefer a council-manager system. The councilors in Morgantown are voted upon city-wide, and they reflect the will of the people who vote for them. They […]




