FAIRMONT — In skies achingly clear over north-central West Virginia 30 years ago, the late Rose Cousins, by all airborne accounts, was a woman content. During those lofty, leisurely afternoons, […]
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U.S. retaliation for American deaths shouldn’t be driven by war fever
by Daniel DePetris Until this past weekend, the roughly 45,000 U.S. troops based in the Middle East were able to insulate themselves from the chaos of the region. Granted, American […]
Iowa and New Hampshire add to the case for electoral reform
by Reinhold Ernst The problem with statistics is that they can be manipulated to support or refute any argument, and the Iowa caucus results are no exception. But despite some […]
Star pupil: W.Va. Academy gets a visit from the Yass Prize, which awarded it $500K in December
It’s Friday morning at the West Virginia Academy in Morgantown, and a third-grader is plinking out Beethoven’s Bagatelle No. 25 in A Minor (that’s “Für Elise” for you civilians) while […]
A sampling of bills introduced Friday, Feb. 2
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Friday, Feb. 2. Local sponsors and cosponsors are noted.
City BZA weighs in on El Pollon, High St. Canteen, Mountain Mama’s
MORGANTOWN — A new restaurant, an existing pub and grill looking to expand its menu and an existing bar with new, but familiar, ownership all had business this week before […]
Alleged drug conspirator charged with animal cruelty
One of the nine people arrested earlier this week in a multi-location drug bust is now facing charges for cruelty to animals. Charges were filed on Thursday, Feb. 1 against Kenietha […]
House advances bill to give $2 million to WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, resolution supporting Texas in border struggle
MORGANTOWN – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw stepped down from his dais on Friday to promote a bill to give $2 million to WVU’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to support its groundbreaking […]
Star City PD bust hotel drug operation
Two people were taken into custody Thursday evening after Star City Police received complaints of drug activity occurring inside a room at the Best Western on Boyers Avenue. Star City […]
Right From the Start aims to help guide mothers and children to healthier lives
KINGWOOD — Right From the Start (RFTS) is a statewide program that helps West Virginia mothers and their babies lead healthier lives. Rita McNair, a registered nurse and designated care […]
