One of the ongoing controversies surrounding the Green Bag Road/Kingwood Pike roundabout project is that it would require the destruction of the Hastings family’s community garden. Despite […]
Editorials
Our immigration problems require humane solutions
Gov. Jim Justice and 24 other governors of (mostly red) states have signed a letter of support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s so-called “self-defense” tactics to guard […]
PRESS Act: What it means for journalists & America
There must have been a strange and rare alignment of stars on Jan. 18, because on that day, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protect Reporters […]
Rainbow House a welcome addition
This month, Rainbow House celebrated its grand opening. As Monongalia County’s first LGBTQ+ shelter, it’s a welcome addition to our community. Historically, emergency — and even long-term […]
Nancy Walker leaves behind big shoes to fill
After 28 years of service on the Monongalia County Board of Education, Nancy Walker has announced her decision not to seek reelection. Walker has always been known […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 2
Good: HB 4428 — a candidate for election for any state, county, or local office is required to have his or her principal residence within the election […]
SB 468: Anti-abortion propaganda in schools
The West Virginia Senate is advancing a bill that would force schools to show students an anti-abortion propaganda film produced by an extreme “pro-life” group that became […]
Teachers aren’t happy. It’s not hard to see why
After reviewing some of the results from the West Virginia Education Association’s recent teacher survey, it’s easy to see why the Mountain State’s school system is struggling. […]
Libraries in the 21st century
Perhaps you’ve seen those “alternative” weather maps that measure the snow forecast not in inches of accumulation, but in number of books you’ll need to keep yourself […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 1
Welcome to the first “The Good, the Bad and the Stupid” of the 2024 regular legislative session. For those who are unfamiliar with this annual tradition: Every […]