Richard Cohen, Morgantown I feel compelled to ask one fundamental question in response to the May 28 letter to the editor entitled “If you’re able to work, why must taxpayers […]
Opinion
Audit of DOH’s District 4 a turn in the right direction
The joke goes, a tourist stops to ask a farmer where the road goes. He replies, “Road doesn’t go anywhere. Stays right here.” That’s akin to what’s behind the call […]
Trampolines lead to all sorts of injuries
The image of a child bouncing gleefully on a backyard trampoline may be a pleasing one in theory. But if you were to ask a chiropractor if he or she […]
How does an eraser work?
Erasers help us get rid of our mistakes. The “lead” in the pencil is actually graphite, which is made up of carbon. As you’re writing, the particles in the graphite […]
Will the team with most players on the field win?
By Hoppy Kercheval Last week, the NFL released its new policy to try to resolve the National Anthem controversy. Players can choose to stay in the locker room during the […]
Coincidence or not, Starbucks and Roseanne incidents on May 29 bode well for America
“I have often looked at that behind the president without being able to tell whether it was rising or setting. But now I … know that it is a rising […]
Climate scientists no less worthy of our trust than the weather forecasts we rely on daily
No, we’re not preaching heresy. But the truth is, most of us rely on weather forecasts far more than we’re willing to admit. As a science goes, it’s far more […]
Making news about our history important to all
Dick Walters, Monongalia Historical Society, Morgantown I was pleased to see the excellent coverage in Monday’s edition of The Dominion Post of the Easton Roller Mill tours held Sunday. The […]
Thanks to Bloom, others for successful programs
Carol Ann Miller, Morgantown I would like to thank Tom Bloom, president of the Monongalia County Commission, and the other county commissioners for all of their efforts and work for […]
Learning about others dispels stereotypes
Edward Dowling, Morgantown I was dumbfounded to read in a recent letter to the editor (DP-May 24) that the staff at Mountain Ridge Middle School (in Gerrardstown) was trying to […]
