Ward misses mark on energy independence Last Sunday, Delegate Guy Ward asked us to join him, Gov. Justice and Trump in an effort to regain energy independence that was lost […]
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Guest essay: It’s not easy being non-partisan
by Judy K. Ball According to Kermit the frog, it’s not easy being green. For the League of Women Voters, it’s not easy being non-partisan, especially in the toxic and […]
Survey reveals cynicism, readiness to cheat on taxes
by Will Johnson Are you tempted to fudge a little bit as you fill out your income tax return? And if you did, would it be a crime? For many […]
The U.S. shares Mexican border with the world
by Jesse Hardman About 15 years ago I was shadowing a local journalist on Peru’s northern coast who was reporting on a group of 20 Chinese nationals local police found […]
Pysanka eggs: a Ukrainian Easter tradition
by Carolyn Buck At my uncle’s funeral in 2001, the priest remarked to me during a conversation, “You’re not Russian. You are Ukrainian.” The funeral was held in the small […]
Earth Day more relevant than ever, WVU says
This coming Friday marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day. Through the mid-1960s, many places in the U.S. were living an Earth nightmare, of sorts. Especially on this end of […]
The Shack seeks donations for a new van: Its current one is 22 years old, and someone just stole the catalytic converter
As its executive director Shawnda Cook likes to say, the Shack Neighborhood House will go to the ends of the earth, and back again, for the children and families it […]
Training program helps law enforcement identify, assist those suffering from dementia
Law enforcement and other first responders often come into contact with people suffering from a cognitive impairment. While many times these people are suffering from a mental health issue or […]
A look at primary election campaign fundraising, spending for state Senate Districts 2, 13, 14
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County’s representation in the State Senate will change in 2023 under the new district maps drawn during the 2021 redistricting special session. Under the current maps, Mon […]
Large number of cats rescued from home
MORGANTOWN — Earlier this month, 119 cats were removed from a hoarding situation in a single-wide trailer by the Monongalia County Canine Adoption Center officials. The vast majority of the […]
