by John Overington For this November’s election our state is completing an historic change in how we elect members to the West Virginia House of Delegates. We started changes in […]
Guest Essays
Guest essay: Electoral College: Folly or foresight?
by Bill Welker During the dawning of our nation, there were two factions in Congress at that time regarding the election of a president. One faction wanted Congress to decide […]
Guest essay: Interfaith group objects to Big Daddy gun store
by Rev. Zachary Morton The Greater Morgantown Interfaith Association wants to call the community’s attention to a local issue that is of special concern to vulnerable public spaces. A number […]
Guest essay: Virtual schooling the right choice for some students
by Greg Clutter The COVID-19 pandemic was the first exposure to online lesson delivery for many parents, students and even teachers themselves — but it was a far cry from […]
Guest essay: A pro-lifer’s argument against overturning Roe v. Wade
by Hollis Lewis Recently the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the long-standing case Roe v. Wade, which made abortion legal throughout the United States. This ruling will allow […]
Guest essay: Save child nutrition programs
by Christopher Derico Without immediate action from Congress and the White House, school meal programs are in jeopardy and kids are at greater risk of hunger. That’s because critical child […]
Guest essay: Importance of Pride in rural West Virginia
by Rebekah Beane-Hollers When you think of Pride, what do you think of? Is it the parades? Is it the picnics? Perhaps it’s the special events at your local bars, […]
Guest essay: It’s W.Va.’s birthday. Keep the celebration going!
by Chelsea Ruby You did it. For the past five years, the Department of Tourism has asked you to celebrate West Virginia’s birthday by sharing your favorite Almost Heaven places […]
Hospital challenges mount as costs, inflation rise
by Jim Kaufman For over two years since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, West Virginia’s hospitals and their physicians, nurses, caregivers and teams have been on the front lines […]
Guest essay: Morgantown/Kingwood NAACP Branch serves our community
by Anitra Hamilton The Morgantown/Kingwood Branch of the NAACP appreciates this opportunity to publicize our work with residents of Monongalia and Preston counties. Founded in 1909 in response to violence […]
