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 […]
Editorials
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 […]
For family-friendly downtown, focus on store looks, not store type
How many smoke and vape shops is too many? The Morgantown Planning Commission is considering a change in zoning ordinances to limit any more vape/tobacco stores from […]
W.Va. voters have alternatives to GOP
You may have noticed that virtually all the discussion surrounding West Virginia state elections has centered around the Republican candidates for office. In large part, that’s because […]
Bringing civility back to political discourse
We have officially entered 2024 election season (even though it feels like the 2022 election season never ended) — and the rhetoric from politicians and pundits is […]
State of the State: Justice vs. reality
After the headline-grabbing stunts of previous years — including presenting legislators with a literal pile of feces and proffering Babydog’s rear-end for a celebrity’s smooch — Gov. […]
The Good, the Bad and the Shady: FirstEnergy Edition
When it comes to FirstEnergy and its subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison, there are so many things going on right now that it’s difficult to keep […]
City’s fire levy request faux pas
There are few things we are taught in “career readiness” courses in high school and college that, while technically about submitting resumés, applies equally well to much […]
Fleischauer moves on
Former West Virginia Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer announced this week that she will not be running for office this year. Instead, she has taken a position with […]
Lawmakers must prioritize recovery, not punishment
As the 2024 legislative session opens today, there are certain words already on lawmakers’ lips: drugs, addiction, substance abuse, fentanyl. And one more: punishment. Over the last […]