President Biden has two significant challenges heading into his 2024 re-election campaign — his age and the price of cereal. Let me explain his cereal problem first. Author and academic […]
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No, Gazans can’t rise up against Hamas
by Bobby Ghosh “They could have risen up, they could have fought against that evil regime which took over Gaza in a coup d’état.” Israeli President Isaac Herzog ought to […]
‘Quiz Lady’ is a safe bet for a fun time
This has been a banner year for comedic films starring women and I am here for it. We had “No Hard Feelings,” “Joy Ride” and “Bottoms,” all giving women some […]
Denver United Methodist Church make baskets of food for veterans
DENVER — Since 2010, the ladies at the Denver United Methodist Church have been putting together and delivering baskets to veterans in the Tunnelton/Denver area. “Back in 2010, Evaline Davis […]
Justice orders flags to be at half-staff in honor of Judge Robert Stone
Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Monongalia County to be displayed at […]
Manchin lights out for the frontier
A day after announcing he will not run for re-election for U.S. Senate, Joe Manchin was in the spotlight at a symposium on political civility. His appearance at the civility […]
Xander Rice scores 30 points as WVU falls to Monmouth
West Virginia’s feel-good story took a wrong turn Friday night. Xander Rice and Monmouth made sure of it. Rice scored a career-high 30 points — 20 coming in the second […]
When did kids start swearing like sailors?
by Robin Abcarian The other morning, on the way to school, my eighth-grade niece was regaling me with stories about the costumes kids wore on Halloween. One classmate, she said, […]
The middle class is not buying electric vehicles as hoped
by Charles J. Murray Automakers are learning an important lesson: Not all car buyers are wealthy environmentalists. This should be obvious but apparently isn’t, which is why the auto industry […]
‘The People’s Tree’ — in the University City
Julie Fosbender twinkled just like Santa when she spied the guy with the notebook regarding all that trailer, and all that tree, Friday morning at 84 Lumber in Sabraton. “You […]




