Unlike the usually unwelcome third person in the three’s-a-crowd equation, the third sector is a godsend. In recent years, the term “third sector” has emerged to describe the nonprofit sector […]
Opinion
Talking down school violence: As Columbine anniversary nears, it’s critical we invest in support personnel in facilities
One component lost in SB 451 haunts us daily. But more so today as we near the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre April 20. That absent aspect […]
Letters to the editor April 1
City Council should crack down on garbage service What’s going on with Republic Services in Morgantown? In my neighborhood, garbage pickup is on Friday, meaning that our garbage can and […]
He better do Justice to roads: Governor hard at work to ensure his re-election by owning this issue
Given how essential it is to repair and maintain our state roads, it’s dismaying that we’re playing politics with that issue. Last week, Gov. Jim Justice vetoed several road bills, […]
Don’t let West Virginia take another step back in time
BY ALYSSA FAIRBANKS Thank goodness West Virginia’s legislators came to their senses and didn’t advance SB 454 this year. As a nurse and a pediatric nurse practitioner student, I’m compelled […]
Letters to the editor March 31
When should humans override the machines It may not have been your childhood nightmare, but many people dream of showing up to elementary school in their underwear. Now, imagine you […]
We vote for a change: City has reasons to align its elections with county’s
The Russians probably don’t even want any part of this election. By now, most Morgantown residents are longing for the days when candidates complained about missing campaign signs. If recent […]
Nearsightedness is common — but not contagious
Q: I heard that nearsightedness is spreading, especially among children. Is this true and why? A: You are right, in that nearsightedness is increasing dramatically around the world. Some call […]
The enormous list of state road repairs (#FTDR)
Last week, Gov. Jim Justice told Division of Highways county supervisors and district engineers that he wanted prioritized lists of all the road work necessary, as well as their equipment […]
Home rule is where your community is: Making pilot program permanent will help keep state’s cities’ laws relevant to residents
Unlike the slang expression “home cooking,” home rule is much more along the line of food cooked at home. Whereas the slang term indicates a prejudice, the real definition alludes […]
