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 […]
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Don’t be fooled by Hamas’ propaganda
by Diane B. Gensler Hamas seems to be winning the war — the war in the court of public opinion. I see too large a number of people in the […]
Experts predict rise in Thanksgiving travel
In the coming days, many Americans will be preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. This year, the travel experts at AAA predict more people will be traveling than last, and we […]
‘A’kapura, Hitler’ — Edith Levy turned Holocaust horror into lasting lessons
Sometimes, you just have to laugh – no matter what. That’s why Edith Rechter Levy was thoroughly enjoying herself in her First Ward living room that afternoon four years ago, […]
Nov. 19 letters to the editor
Editor’s note: Send us a letter to be published in the Thanksgiving Day newspaper sharing what you are grateful for this year. Letters should be 200 words or less. Include […]
Guest essay: Holiday and virus season a reminder antibiotics aren’t cure-alls
by Michael Stevens As the holiday season approaches with its usual festivities, travel and time indoors, respiratory viruses will inevitably appear and spread through households. So, this is a good […]
Guest essay: Lawmakers must move forward on farm bill
by Caitlin Cook Food banks are facing a food crisis. A majority of the more than 200 food banks in the Feeding America network serving every county in the country, […]
Sitting all day is killing us
The cure is surprisingly simple — and difficult by Manoush Zomorodi and Keith Diaz From head to toe, our bodies are adapting to accommodate our devices. A majority of U.S. […]
What will the Matthew Perry toxicology results reveal? Here’s why it shouldn’t matter
by Sean Daniels We’re still waiting for the official cause of death for Matthew Perry, who was famous for starring in “Friends” and struggling mightily with substance abuse. Even in […]
Monongalia County’s new 911 center to come online in early 2024
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County’s new 911 dispatch center is probably three months from completion, but it already has a pulse. Literally. The lighting embedded in the ceiling of the call […]
