OK Charleston, we might have a problem here. Last week, it was discovered that bids for the first “big ticket” Roads to Prosperity projects exceeded state estimates. […]
Editorials
Ballot measures look easy but still require thought
Think of the ballot measures in November’s election as simply complicated. The simply part of that derives from the fact that voters are facing only two statewide […]
Best tool to reduce severity of bike crashes, other kinds, is for everyone to slow down
Morgantown hasn’t been in step with pedestrian safety for years. That was probably never more apparent than this year following a rash of vehicle vs. pedestrian accidents. […]
Votes to distance city from deputy mayor’s rash initiatives a positive development
A house divided against itself cannot stand but a city council can. That is, some members of Morgantown’s City Council have finally decided to take a stand. […]
Recent events no guarantee, but could easily send more voters to polls this November
As midterms elections go, we can do better than 2014. Nationally, that November’s election marked the worst voter turnout in 72 years. Overall, the turnout was 36.3 […]
Refusal to grant media access, photos on tour by impeachment panel impedes right to know
Refer to this case as the State of West Virginia vs. the Law of Holes. That is, the state Supreme Court of Appeals versus the very first […]
Taking precautions to stay cool to keep summer enjoyable is critical
No one needed to know what day the summer solstice fell on this year. But most of us are gasping to know when the fall equinox gets […]
Senate leader’s tweets, acts not healthy for PEIA panel
Think of it as another kind of the trickle-down theory. This one did not emanate from the White House but it probably was inspired from there. That […]
Diversified local economy keep county, city’s growth afloat amid state’s decline
Oh my, look at how we’ve grown. You probably didn’t need to look at the numbers to figure that out. The traffic, new neighbors, longer lines, more […]
High court’s sidestep of gerrymandering only allows for worse partisan redistricting
Taking no answer for an answer might be worse than a simple no. About a year ago, we were encouraged when the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to […]