By Erin Cochran The last time I was in a high school guidance counselor’s office, I was 17 — 19 years ago. I had seen the guidance […]
Guest Editorials
Police officers still represent the best of us
By Bill Powell As National Police Week comes to a close, take time to recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and women of our law […]
Saturday night was all right for racing back then
By William R. Woodall On May 5, I awoke at 6 a.m. and drove 250 miles to the Morgantown Speedway for its 40th reunion. I arrived as […]
Higher standards for pediatric mental health a must
By Amanda Shockey “It’s just a phase; he’ll grow out of it.” “She’s just being dramatic, ignore her.” “He is just being a teenager, give him some […]
Expanded association health plans offer small businesses relief
By Bill Maloney Back in 1984, my partner and I started North American Drillers in a shop with a dirt floor on Grafton Road outside Morgantown. Today […]
Leadership at NASA affects tech expansion
By Thomas H. Evans One of West Virginia’s perpetual challenges has been to diversify its economy. Economic expansion of significant measure, and in underdeveloped sectors, requires a […]
Some tough and timely questions for county, state and national candidates
By Mark Brazaitis As Morgantown’s deputy mayor, I am proud of our city’s progress over the past nine months. But I understand we cannot succeed fully without […]
Utilities must take a second look at coal
By Syd S. Peng To many skeptics, particularly on the political left, the shutdown of coal plants has demonstrated the industry’s shaky future. With over 400 units […]
Quality of life requires more cheaper energy
By Donald W. Lyons There is simply no way to raise our standard of living without reducing energy costs. The more expensive energy is, the less we […]
It’s beginning to look like that was just strike one
By Christine Harrison Today I finally cleaned out my car of protest signs, T-shirts, foot warmers and rain gear. We are approximately one month post-strike (aka “work […]