BY JoNELL STROUGH Once again, unwise development threatens the Haymaker Forest, whose 42 acres border three Morgantown wards and are a key component in a potential greenbelt around the city. […]
Opinion
Letters to the editor 3-17
Government needs to regulate oil industry I don’t remember what year the government deregulated the oil industry, but that was a big mistake. It was not a mistake for the […]
Here’s why Jews stick with Democrats
BY BARRY WENDELL Cal Thomas (DP-Tuesday) finds it a mystery that Jews stick with the Democratic Party, especially after the recent comments of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., about Israel and […]
Road more taken: Extending Interstate 68 will pay big dividends for state
West Virginia is blessed with a scenic beauty unparalleled in most states. Our hills and valleys are a pleasure to gaze upon. But, they also create a natural barrier for […]
Civil lawsuit might stop you: If criminal trial fails to punish bad drivers, financial penalties will
Sometimes what a criminal trial does not or cannot do for justice a civil lawsuit will. We refer here to three different pedestrians— all young women — who were struck […]
Not what you sold us: Why didn’t bond initiative free up more maintenance fees?
There is probably no more important aspect of any business or any idea than sales or selling it. Which is accomplished with sales or talking points, of which often one […]
Advice for warm-weather contact lenses
Q: I am thinking about getting some contact lenses for warm weather, but wondering about swimming and sports. Any advice on what to do or not do? A: Every spring […]
‘Last dollar in’ grants will help workforce, economy
You often hear it said that there are not enough good paying jobs for West Virginians. That’s only partially true. It’s accurate to say that many other areas of the […]
Let’s not be our own worst enemies: Upcoming education forum should hear out others, including ‘out-of-state’ interests, too
Some like to think the secret to winning over West Virginians is appealing to pride in their state. You know, our innate ability to know more and to do anything […]
Judge did not do justice to case: Gaujot’s comments, actions in arson case he says is a hate crime, appear prejudicial
The story goes when Henry David Thoreau was on his death bed, a minister asked him, “Henry, have you made your peace with God?” Thoreau replied, “I didn’t know we’d […]
