by Harry Litman The consensus in the wake of Donald Trump’s announcement that he is running for president in 2024 is that he is hoping to avert, or at least […]
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Rep. Alex Mooney enters Senate race. More may follow
The race for the U.S. Senate seat in West Virginia in 2024 is already underway. West Virginia Republican Second District Congressman Alex Mooney announced on Talkline Tuesday that he is […]
Changes to tax sale process to streamline process, clean up dilapidated buildings
Recent legislative changes regarding properties delinquent on taxes will affect the way those properties are sold in an effort to streamline the process, save the state money, and make it […]
Support Small Business Saturday by shopping local
The month of November brings along the celebration of Small Business Saturday in the Morgantown community. Small businesses have been a part of retail communities for years, originally being the […]
Different ways to celebrate National Cider Day this year
Friday is National Cider Day and the WVU Extension Service has shared ways to celebrate the Appalachian tradition. Apple-achian origins Apple cultivation in West Virginia has roots that extend through […]
Staffing continues to pose major challenge in West Virginia corrections
Following an emergency declaration for West Virginia’s prisons and jails, staffing continues to be a challenge. Sen. Charles Clements, R-Wetzel, asked about the situation Tuesday during legislative interim meetings. “How’s […]
Get vaccinated as winter illness threat grows
Your lifetime risk of dying in a destructive storm is minimal: 1 in 35,074, according to the National Safety Council. You’re much more likely to die by drowning or fire, […]
Don’t cancel Amy Coney Barrett’s book
by Stephen L. Carter Kudos to Penguin Random House for sticking to its plan to publish a book by Justice Amy Coney Barrett despite a petition from hundreds of people […]
A few words on post-election silence
A few words on the silence. As you doubtless recall, many of us regarded last week’s midterm election with existential dread. The path from there to the end of American […]
Three schools remain on lockdown as search for murder suspect continues
South Middle School, Mountainview Elementary and the Monongalia County Technical Education Center were on a working lockdown Wednesday while authorities continued the search for murder suspect Chance Austin Williams. Police […]
