Wouldn’t you know it. It always depends on who you ask. Ask Gov. Jim Justice or the state Chamber of Commerce if there’s a reason to cheer […]
Editorials
In light of Ryan Diviney’s death, lets’s reaffirm our revulsion at assaults
We’re not sure anyone is still counting, but someone should be. The last time we counted the number of aggravated assaults in downtown Morgantown was in May […]
Election process no longer can afford to take the summer off
To register to vote for the first time or to update your current registration information, visit govotewv.com It really doesn’t qualify as one of summer’s traditions, yet. […]
City’s airport looks to soon be all clear for major take off
Judging by the good news rolling out onto Morgantown Municipal Airport’s runway lately things are looking up. Yet, for a while it looked as if the only […]
Carving out a new immigration policy need not be cruel
With each passing day, it appears the Trump administration is attempting to whittle down another right, regulation or protection. The categories range from civil rights, to environmental […]
We must do more to get in step with pedestrian safety
You ever wonder if pedestrian safety projects are relegated to something akin to a paving schedule? We do and rather than just wondering, there’s reason to believe […]
Rising incidents of firearms at airports soaring skyward?
So, who’s counting how many guns are detected among passengers’ belongings at airports? The federal Transportation Security Administration is and it appears its count is on a […]
It’s public knowledge Governor’s Mansion costing state dearly
It’s doubtful the Governor’s Mansion is the only vacant floor space costing the state dearly. Last summer, state taxpayers learned that the state had paid nearly $1 […]
Why not enforce all misdemeanors same as immigration law?
The trend is clear: It can happen anywhere and it did last week in Morgantown. With the exception of giving local law enforcement a heads up, U.S. […]
Who needs plans? Just make sure you get the last word in
If he ever hopes to be a “stable genius,” like his mentor in the White House, he needs to tweet more. After all, Gov. Jim Justice apparently […]