Real energy solutions require real dialogue Those who protested outside the West Virginia Manufacturers Association’s recent Marcellus Manufacturing Conference in Morgantown should have taken the time to thank the small […]
Opinion
Like tobacco cases, opioid lawsuits not just blowing smoke
No one should be surprised at what corporate America will do for a buck, anymore. The National Prescription Opiate Litigation could be referenced as Exhibit No. 1. It includes federal […]
There’s a first time for voting in your city’s election, too
Well, this could be the last time. This could be the last time anyone encourages you to vote in today’s Morgantown City Council election. From 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. […]
Letters to the editor April 29
Notre Dame pipe organ once played by WVU prof When the organists at Notre Dame Cathedral heaved a sigh of relief and shed tears as they learned the magnificent pipe […]
WV Invests online; accepting applicants for ‘new collar’ jobs
FOR info about the program and to apply, go to wvinvests.org. If only the state worked so fast to solve most problems. In less than four months, West Virginia’s free […]
Setting limits on social media use a healthy choice
BY SARAH KENNEDY When was the last time you checked Facebook? Have you ever felt compelled to update your status when engaging with family and friends or waiting for your […]
Letters to the editor April 28
What an enormous waste of $10 million I have previously expressed my concerns about turning Green Bag Road into a truck bypass route, but the DOH has a $10 million […]
Consensus still elusive on reforms
Timing isn’t everything, it’s the only thing. Last week, legislative leaders and the governor met on resumption of a special session on education reforms. On March 9, the last night […]
Letters to the editor April 27
Parsons’ experience will benefit Morgantown After having attended a number of City Council meetings, I believe the city will benefit immensely if long-time resident Barbara Parsons is elected to the […]
Manchin ‘thinking seriously’ about governor’s race
In January, I wrote that U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin was once again considering running for governor of West Virginia. T he column, subsequent reporting and interviews given by the […]



