The stunning rebuke of Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker is yet another indication of the dysfunction of Congress. In this case, the House Republican majority was overruled by eight far-right […]
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Don’t worry about global population collapse
by F.D. Flam The world’s massive human population is leveling off. Most projections show we’ll hit peak humanity in the 21st century, as people choose to have smaller families and […]
Food inflation is a hardship outside the Fed’s control
by Claudia Sahm It’s nearly impossible to have a conversation about inflation without mentioning food prices. And no wonder, as they are up 24% since the start of the pandemic […]
Local businessman continues giving back through WVU Medicine Children’s donations
For well over a decade – closer to two – J.R. Toothman, president of Toothman Ford Auto Dealership, and his family, have had a huge impact on the success of […]
Health Right, city await bids on Scott Avenue project
MORGANTOWN — Representatives from the city of Morgantown and Milan Puskar Health Right say both parties are still committed to moving Health Right’s Spruce Street clinic out of downtown Morgantown. […]
Vet tech program aims to combat staff shortages in growing industry
Through a collaborative effort between West Virginia University, West Virginia State University (WVSU) and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), a new program — VetStart West Virginia — will […]
Just plane interesting: Two area natives served on the same World War II bomber — two crews apart
Remember “Pin Up Girl”? That was the name of the B-24 bomber Okey Edgell flew in for 13 missions during World War II. Okey, 97, who lives in Fairmont with […]
Mayor discusses ideas to expand recycling program
KINGWOOD — Terra Alta Mayor Daniel Hauger told members of the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) he would like to expand the recycling program in Terra Alta. “I’m asking you to […]
National solar home tour event in Morgantown, Sunday
Homes, schools and businesses nationwide are participating in the 28th Annual American Solar Energy Society (ASES) National Solar Tour. ASES is a nonprofit hosting hundreds of solar-savvy installers and grassroots […]
OSMRE provides funds to restore Sovern Run watershed
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to clean up legacy pollution, protect the environment and revitalize the economy of coal communities, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement […]
