by Mark Weisbrot Do Americans understand what is happening with inflation in this country? This is an important question, because the public’s perception can influence national policy and political choices. […]
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Kingwood Trooper retires after 27-plus years in law enforcement
After 27 1/2 years of service as a West Virginia State Trooper, Sergeant John Wyatt retired Friday. “It’s a big relief to make it across the finish line,” said Wyatt, […]
Mon Power/Potomac Edison reach settlement for rate hike half of what it asked of PSC; remainder deferred for 2023 filing
MORGANTOWN — Mon Power and Potomac Edison customers will see a rate hike come January, but only half of what the companies requested from the state Public Service Commission. The […]
Manchin permitting reform legislation fails again; tie vote keeps it from attaching to National Defense Authorization Act
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin is disappointed that his effort to pass permitting reform legislation again failed in the Senate. Manchin had hoped to attach his permitting reform legislation as […]
United Way’s Holiday Toy and Food Distribution
The 41st Annual Holiday Toy and Food Distribution in Monongalia County took place Thursday. According to one United Way official, it was quite busy at the West Virginia Army National […]
Chestnut Ridge Church giving 200 meals to families in need
Chestnut Ridge Church is giving away 200 Christmas dinner kits to families in need this holiday season. Over the past few weeks, anyone in need has been invited to reserve […]
Justice and new team say they’re cutting red tape at DHHR
Gov. Jim Justice and the acting secretary for health and human services described initial steps to improve how West Virginia addresses health and quality-of-life issues. Those include lifting a hiring […]
U.S. policy makes Ukraine fight by rules Russia doesn’t follow
by Doyle McManus Last week, Ukraine pulled off an audacious military feat: three drone strikes deep inside Russia, one against a target less than 150 miles from Moscow. The drones […]
Mass long-COVID disability threatens the U.S. economy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Hoppy Kercheval is on vacation this week. His next column should appear on Dec. 23. by Kathryn Anne Edwards Forget the work-from-home revolution or quiet quitting: The COVID-19 […]
Capito talks bridges, border, permitting reform with West Virginia reporters
MORGANTOWN – Bridges, defense spending, permitting reform and the southern border were among the topics of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito’s Thursday conversation with West Virginia reporters. Bridges came up as […]
