by Patricia Murphy Across the Oval Office from President Joe Biden’s fine mahogany desk sits a small, discreet bust of Robert Kennedy, the brother of President John Kennedy and the […]
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Another war, another forced relocation
by Patricia Steckler I’m confused. In second grade in the 1950s, my teacher taught us that Columbus discovered America. We learned about the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria, […]
Westover Council votes in favor of sales tax, raises for mayor, council members
A pair of ordinances implementing Westover’s 1% municipal sales tax received unanimous first reading approval during Monday’s meeting of Westover City Council. The West Virginia Home Rule Board approved Westover’s […]
WVU football unleashes the power of service for Hearts of Gold
Just before 2 p.m. on Monday, dogs in training with the Hearts of Gold program waited patiently as two large buses pulled into the WVU Animal Husbandry Farm on Stewartstown […]
MPD investigating early morning homicide
Morgantown Police are investigating an apparent homicide that occurred early Monday morning on Brockway Avenue in the Greenmont area of Morgantown. According to an MPD press release, officers responded to […]
Hope Gas makes public the projected cost of its new Morgantown pipeline
MORGANTOWN – Following a Public Service Commission order, Hope Gas has made public the estimated cost of its Morgantown pipeline project. Other information it is seeking to keep confidential – […]
The bus stops here — for Mon County Schools
Tony Harris went into Thanksgiving break a happy man. Harris, who directs transportation services for Monongalia County Schools, told Board of Education members last week before the holiday recess that […]
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MON SHERIFFS Riley, Jeffrey, 60, possession, Nov. 19, Deputy Thompson. MORGANTOWN POLICE Washington, Chavez J., 30, receiving or transferring stolen goods, possession, Nov. 19, Officer Mayle. UNIVERSITY POLICE Caplinger, Ryan […]
Senator’s political posturing a threat to national defense
An ominous tenor of war has descended over the world. Hamas’ horrific attacks of Oct. 7, and Israel’s response in Gaza, could spur a wider conflict throughout the Middle East. […]
What kind of terrible parent pays their child to get an A? (Well, me)
by Robin Abcarian Is it OK to pay a child to do well in school? I’m currently grappling with this question. Five years ago, my then-8-year-old niece moved in with […]
