Gov. Jim Justice might be something of a tourist attraction himself. After all, he owns an iconic resort, there’s his larger-than-life stature and personality and who can forget his anything […]
Opinion
Church needs to drain Vatican clerical swamp
Pastor Terry Hagedorn, Woodside, Pa. The sexual abuse scandal that rocked the Roman Catholic Church in recent days marked the culmination of seven decades of horrendous wrongdoing by hundreds of […]
Opioid epidemic must continue to be priority
Delegate Cindy Frich, 51st House District, Morgantown The opioid epidemic in West Virginia is a public health crisis deserving the attention I and others have given it. The Department of […]
We cannot afford to let trials for justices, raft of appointments become political games
If there is any trial strategy at play here it must be one that ensures fairness. This week, the state Senate approved 34 rules for the upcoming impeachment trials of […]
Immigration issue all about controlling votes
Stewart B. Epstein, Rochester, N.Y. Could it be that ultra-conservative author Ann Coulter has unwittingly told us the real reason why President Trump and the conservative Republicans in the media […]
Medicaid only pays for necessary abortions
Martina Angela Caretta, Morgantown NOW, Morgantown If I die tomorrow, my kidneys could be harvested to save other people’s lives, because I signed up as an organ donor. But if […]
State needs to audit road-buliding program
Delmar Hagedorn Jr., Morgantown The Legislature needs to make sure the economics in the Road to Prosperity program are utilized for the intended highways. Regular auditing should be required. West […]
Preventing targeting in football
Even though everyone acknowledges the possible serious injuries associated with targeting, the penalty for targeting and the possible associated injuries is not severe enough to prevent the infraction. There are […]
Organic farms take a lot of work, patience
By Aldona Bird Throughout Preston County, a few farmers have been growing organically since before it was cool and trendy. Among them is Susan Sauter who, in addition to growing […]
Big reason for road conditions is underpaid, understaffed and overworked county crews
The age-old proverb goes if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.. No argument here with that advice, however, the job should also be worth the wages to […]
