Alleged abuse at Hazelton must be investigated Most everything we’ve seen in the headlines recently related to jails has been about the (still ongoing) staffing crisis. But […]
Editorials
‘Greedflation’ theory no longer the fringe
“Greedflation” is an economic theory that emerged around 2021 as an explanation for the sky-high inflation we were experiencing. At first, even mainstream economists considered greedflation a […]
CSC upholds Dalton termination — for the wrong reasons
Last week, the Westover Civil Service Commission rightfully voted to uphold the termination of former Westover Police Officer Aaron Dalton. But the reasons the commissioners gave — […]
Local firefighter case will set statewide precedent
The ongoing dispute between the City of Morgantown and local firefighters over holiday pay has made its way to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Whatever […]
Never too early to register to vote
Yesterday was National Voter Registration Day, and even though we’re still several months out from any election, it’s as good a time as any to check your […]
Leave the 1-to-1 solar credit alone
In addition to the multiple rate hikes it’s requesting, Mon Power (and sister company Potomac Edison) are also asking for the Public Service Commission to approve adjustments […]
‘AI-generated’ disclosure should be mandatory
Most of the press regarding generative AI (artificial intelligence that can create new — a word we use loosely — art and writing) has centered around the […]
City council should rethink litter amendment
Sharps boxes cheaper than jail time Morgantown City Council is strongly considering an amendment to the city’s littering laws that would create a $500 fine or a […]
Joe Manchin for president?
Rumor has it that Sen. Joe Manchin — West Virginia’s lone congressional Democrat — might run for president instead of seeking reelection to his Senate seat next […]
Noisy politicians get good roads. Our reps must be louder
If your road is pitted with potholes or rippled like W.Va. 7’s Hogback Turn, has overgrown foliage spilling into the roadway or grass taller than you along […]
