HAZELTON -— U.S. Penitentiary Hazelton has been designated a quarantine site for prisoners, while it is determined if they have coronavirus, and members of Local 420 of the American Federation […]
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W.Va. Supreme Court gets it right on right-to-work
This week the West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the state’s right-to-work law. It is sometimes said that the wheels of justice turn slowly. In this case, the pace was glacial. […]
We live in a microbial world
By James G. Thomas My love affair with microbes and viruses began as a college student in Vermont, 1963, reviewing a speech by JFK concerning man walking upon the moon. […]
Postcast 16 – April 24, 2020
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WVU BOG to discuss furloughs for workers; Gee, administrators to take pay cuts
Faced with a potential $30 million budget shortfall this year brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, West Virginia University is looking at temporary furloughs for some workers while top […]
Bird watching more than just a hobby
By Aldona Bird Rustling and chirping, of brilliant color or subtly camouflaged, feathered life fills our forests and backyards. Some birds are locals, and stick close year-round. Others are now […]
Prime nesting season means it’s time to put out houses
By Aldona Bird Scott Cavallaro, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Morgantown, said “it’s prime nesting season right now.” Put out boxes and houses to attract nesting blue birds, chickadees, […]
Teacher of the Year 2020 announced
Funny thing about words. The ones from the day before will occasionally show up the next morning. You know. So they can slap you around a bit. Tripped-over words. Words […]
Manchin and Senate Democrats release report on COVID-19 aid priorities for rural America
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. and three colleagues unveiled a menu of proposals on Thursday aimed at serving rural America during the COVID-19 pandemic. The four, members of the […]
Kingwood Water Board approves PSD 1’s water tap application
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Water Board voted to approve Public Service District 1’s (PSD 1) water tap application for the Pleasant Valley area off Dogtown Road. Board members requested a […]
