If there’s a silver lining to living in virtual lockdown, it’s this: Plenty of time to attack those lists of “things we should do around the house.” Which is how […]
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Swedish model holds lessons for America
As a partisan debate rages over whether and how to reopen the country, America is drifting, with no coherent strategy from the White House. States are opening up helter-skelter. President […]
Making progress saving America’s local newspapers
Congress is taking some encouraging steps toward the critical challenge of saving America’s local newspapers. This was apparent in several proposals this week. A new House stimulus proposal would extend […]
Nominate people who embody ‘compassion at work’
by Ace Parsi It has long been demonstrated that times of crisis, as we are experiencing amidst the present pandemic, bring about extremes of behavior. While some look inward and […]
May 17 letters to the editor
Hunting dogs trespass on private property Hunting dogs and the COVID-19 virus are similar in one respect: Neither can read posted signs or respect boundaries. Humans have to do those […]
2 Republicans vie for 13th District state Senate seat
The race for the 13th District state Senate seat finds two Republicans vying to face Delegate Mike Caputo in the fall. Senate Minority Leader Roman Prezioso, D-Marion, is retiring, leaving […]
Preston Board of Health approves budget
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Health approved the department’s 2020-21 budget last week. The budget totals $474,215 and includes no money from the county commission, but does have […]
New walkways: Grants allows for Bruceton sidewalks to be replaced
BRUCETON MILLS — Bruceton Mills will soon have new handicapped accessible sidewalks. Mayor Cathy Smith said a grant from the West Virginia Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program will allow […]
WVU preserves Grafton districts: University’s center awarded $300K to revitalize counties
WVU Today Grafton’s historic and industrial districts will be redeveloped by West Virginia University’s Northern West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center in an effort to preserve local history and revitalize the […]
Keep walking, even after COVID-19 closures ease
Since Gov. Jim Justice ordered most businesses to close as part of his COVID-19 response, a lot more people are taking walks — and that has its benefits. Walking is […]
