The first speaker at a public hearing on opening West Virginia’s obscenity laws to prosecution of library representatives read right away from a book describing oral sex, and that set […]
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Junius Lewis: ‘Make sure it’s a good voice’
Junius Lewis was taking those auditorium steps three at a time as he strode through an audience of appreciative students Wednesday morning at South Middle School. “Hold up, hold up,” […]
How to fight misinformation and build a stronger democracy
by David Hiller It was easier to figure out what news sources to trust when I was growing up in Chicago. You could read the Chicago Tribune or the Sun-Times. […]
Biden starts to decouple economy from China
This is a potentially perilous time for our economy and the security of the West. Trade policy with China sits at the center. China is no longer just a trading […]
A sampling of bills introduced Wednesday, Jan. 24
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Wednesday, Jan. 24. Local sponsors and cosponsors are noted.
Senate Judiciary OKs bill clarifying powers of state schools superintendent — for third year in a row
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday made a third go at passing a bill to codify certain powers of the state schools superintendent. SB 189 says “county boards […]
Senators get a look at Hope Scholarship enrollment and dollars
MORGANTOWN – The Senate School Choice Committee received a review of the Hope Scholarship program on Wednesday, and a little look at what’s ahead for next school year. Amy Willard, […]
Additional details found regarding Hazelton inmate death
The death of a 68-year-old inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Hazelton over the weekend is being investigated as a homicide, a source at the prison confirmed. The Dominion […]
Chestnut Ridge tubing hill opens to snowy success
MORGANTOWN — It was an uphill climb to be sure, but the Chestnut Ridge Park tubing hill opened to the public for the first time this past weekend. By all […]
Mon Commission chips in on Morgans Run water extension work
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved $56,000 to assist with a water line extension project near Cheat Lake. Specifically, the funds will provide $2,000 to help cover […]
