America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are over, but the actions of many of the troops who served can continue to uplift a fractious nation. President Biden last Thursday paid […]
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Of tornadoes, changing science and twisted politics
by Mary Sanchez EDITOR’S NOTE: Leonard Pitts is on vacation. His next column will appear Jan. 6. The cadaver dogs were busy performing the grim duties of their training when […]
Deal reached in Mon County’s years-long rent dispute with WV Supreme Court
MORGANTOWN — And lo, in the Monongalia County Commission’s final meeting of 2021, there occurred a Christmas miracle… An agreement brokered by Delegate Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, appears to have brought […]
Vehicle collides with Darst Street home in Wednesday accident
A vehicle collided with a home on Darst Street in Morgantown Wednesday afternoon after allegedly being hit by another vehicle that was pulling out of a side street. Neighbors of […]
Preston Chamber of Commerce works on workforce development plan
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce recently held a strategic planning session on workforce development at the Camp Dawson Event Center. The goal of workforce development is to […]
Traffic stop results in multiple drug charges
A Maryland woman was arrested on drug charges after law enforcement stopped the vehicle she was driving late Tuesday evening. Just before midnight Dec. 21, Private 1st Class Iambamrung, with […]
Mon Schools: Masks to remain, at least into January
Mon County students didn’t check their face masks at the door when they dismissed two hours early Wednesday for Christmas break. In fact, facial coverings will be required when they […]
Morrisey: W.Va. joins 24-state federal suit challenging Biden Head Start mask and vaccine mandate
MORGANTOWN — State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that he has joined a 24-state lawsuit opposing the Biden administration’s mask and vaccine requirement for Head Start programs. The suit […]
‘Uncle Ronnie is Christmas’
When the kid laughed and said, “Willya look at all this stuff,” Ronnie Cain looked over and laughed, too. “And I have stuff in the basement I didn’t even get […]
Packing the Court should be off the table, but term limits make sense
In a 288-page report as long and detailed as any Supreme Court ruling, a 34-member, bipartisan presidential commission couldn’t reach consensus on whether the nation’s highest judicial panel should grow […]
