The tornadoes that tore through my former congressional district one spring day in 1985 took 42 lives, injured dozens more and leveled three towns. Tornadoes are rare in northwestern Pennsylvania, […]
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Home cleaning in the age of coronavirus
With many of us working from home or self-quarantining, we’re all probably doing a little more cleaning than usual during this ongoing pandemic. So that begs the questions, are we […]
Congressional members’ stock sales questionable
Congressional members and their aides are barred from making stock trades based on knowledge other than that available to the general public. Recent transactions, most notably the up to $1.7 […]
A resilience mindset keeps us feeling well
by Dr. Diane Karther The coronavirus crisis has set our whole society off course. Of particular concern is the rise of panic and anxiety that we know is harmful to […]
March 29 letters to the editor
Nursing homes deserve more credit for caring American nursing homes operate under more regulations from local, county, state and federal oversight than nuclear power plants. The work is not for […]
First COVID-19 death in West Virginia
DHHR, Justice confirm Marion County woman, 88, has died as a result of the virus CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Through the Marion County Health Department and United Hospital Center, the West […]
W.Va. earns ‘B’ grade in social distancing
West Virginia earned a good solid B when it comes to social distancing, but Monongalia County earned an even better A and Preston County was given an average C for […]
Heroes on the frontline
No matter how bad the COVID-19 pandemic gets, fires will break out, people will commit crimes and others will need immediate medical attention. Those emergencies mean first responders, such as […]
Fun homemade play dough recipe
REFERENCE NOTE: In light of the need to social distance, and Gov. Justice’s stay-at-home order, this is the first in a series of stories that share activities and recipes you […]
Blood donors in high demand
As COVID-19 restricts residents from leaving their homes, Monongalia County is faced with a lack of blood donors. “The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to […]
