One problem we come critically close to assuming that we cannot solve is homelessness. Even though most of us don’t come in contact with the homeless on a regular basis […]
Opinion
Local artisan deserves a look
By Aldona Bird At craft and artisan shows I meander slowly from booth to booth, chatting up artisans with questions and compliments on their work. Earlier this spring, the creations […]
Most honorable tribute to those who died is not burying more
James Madison is hailed as the “Father of the Constitution” and the “Father of the Bill of Rights.” His role in drafting and promoting the Constitution and the first 10 […]
If you’re able to work, why must taxpayers feed you?
Scott Watkins, Morgantown Barry Lee Wendell wrote a letter (DP-May20) concerning the evils of the Trump administration. He started out by claiming President Trump is trying to break the social […]
An overdose of extreme loss in West Virginia
By Paula J. Bretz In December 2017, the National Center for Health Statistics released a report revealing that West Virginia led the nation in the rate of drug overdose deaths […]
Why so close to the state line?
By John Samsell We already know why a chunk of Maryland is stuck inside West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. It was obtained in a dispute that went on for two centuries, […]
It’s not pretty, but Mazey gets credit for trying something new
Through the first three games of the Big 12 tournament, WVU baseball coach Randy Mazey used 14 pitchers to cover 26 innings. That is kind of an amazing number and […]
Policies ensure strife, not long-lasting peace
Jamal Mustafa, Morgantown I applaud the piece written by Nathan Feldman (DP-May 20) about the recent massacre of innocent Palestinians during the opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. This letter […]
Road developments encouraging, but big issues still outstanding
We may not be able to change some of the roads we’re on. But it’s imperative that those we can change become a priority. Fortunately, local officials, the state Division […]
Keep the ‘poo’ out of the pool
By Mary Wade Triplett, Monongalia County Health Department “Have a great summer!” “Where are you going on vacation?” “Road trip!” Memorial Day weekend is the official start of summer, if […]
