by Nickolaus Hayes Dry January is an exercise of abstaining from alcohol for the entirety of the first month of the year. For many, drinking alcohol during the holidays and […]
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Jan. 21 letters to the editor
Lan completely wrong on climate change The article about Dr. Lan urging people to keep an open mind on climate change (DP-01-13-24) might have been posted on the opinion page, […]
W.Va. Child Protective Services needs sunlight
Last October, Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a home in Sissonville to investigate a report of suspected child abuse. When they arrived, the police made a shocking discovery. […]
The comfort of cows
by Gene Lyons When the weather gets really awful, as it normally does in January around here, I find myself yearning for the companionship of cows. “Around here” is Arkansas, […]
Makes economic sense to expand CTC
by Karl W. Smith Congressional leaders are reported to be close to a deal that would restore President Joe Biden’s 2021 expansion of the child tax credit in exchange for […]
Israel’s trial on genocide charges before a UN court should be a wake-up call for Jerusalem
by Trudy Rubin The charge of “genocide” leveled at Israel before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, should be a wake-up call for Jerusalem, but not for […]
Candidate filings for Jan. 17-19
These statewide and area state office candidates filed with the secretary of state on Wednesday, Jan. 17, through Friday, Jan. 19. The notation (I) indicates incumbent. U.S. President Stephen P. […]
WVU fire safety experts recommend measures during seasonal home fire hazards
As the region faces colder temperatures, many people turn to space heaters or other alternative heat sources to stay warm. With heating equipment as the second-leading cause of home fires […]
Winter weather at Black Star Stables
Black Star Stables and Arena, a veteran-owned small boarding barn in Independence, started with three horses and has since grown to house 13 after forming a partnership with Heart of […]
Walker not seeking re-election to BOE: Longtime incumbent celebrates school district, community
It’s been a constant since 1996 at meetings of the Monongalia County Board of Education. A person is at the podium, wrapping up remarks. The digital presentation is complete. Accompanying […]
