This is why we can’t have nice things. Like reopened economies and schools. Have you the seen the COVID case numbers for West Virginia? For just Monongalia […]
Editorials
History has its eyes on us. What will be our legacy?
2020 is a year for the history books. It’s like every major event from the past century — from pandemics to economic crises to civil rights movements […]
Slowly but surely, justice prevails in veterans’ deaths
Slow and steady, it seems, does in fact win the race. Almost three years from the first murder and two years from the time she was removed, […]
Businesses should be reimbursed for COVID cleaning
We’re walking the fine line between protecting our local economy and protecting individuals’ health. The Monongalia County Health Department released a new ordinance Tuesday to take effect […]
Last chance for real free tax filing
Paging all procrastinators! If you have not filed your taxes, then tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, is the last day to do so. If you have already filed, […]
CARES Act funds … for roadwork?
Gov. Jim Justice’s insistence on relegating CARES Act money to road maintenance seems a lot less like the smoother passage to hospitals he touts it as and […]
Pulled gas pipeline shows pathway for W.Va.’s progress
Developers pulled the plug on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project last Sunday. Opponents celebrated a victory for the environment and proponents lamented the loss of potential jobs. […]
Golden Rule for businesses — the COVID-19 remix
The Golden Rule for businesses, COVID-remix: Treat other businesses’ employees the way you would want other businesses to treat your employees. The lists have been circulating on […]
Black women face double burden: Racism and sexism
When George Floyd was killed under a policeman’s knee, outrage erupted across the country — around the world — and within weeks, the officers involved in his […]
Opinion: Mask mandate all bark and no bite
Masks are now mandatory, so proclaims the governor. All persons age 9 and above must wear masks (or face coverings that cover the mouth and nose) in […]