It was the best of states, it was the worst of states. Every state’s headlines are filled with peaks and valleys daily. But West Virginia’s almost unfailingly range from the […]
Opinion
Special lenses help improve focus for screen work
Q: My sister just got new glasses for computer vision. What are these? A: We are all spending so much time staring at screens — computers, tablets, and smartphones — […]
Education still the solution to every problem
By V.K. Raju My mentor in London (during my ophthalmology residency) used to say, “There are three solutions for every problem or any problem: First is education, second is education […]
There’s still plenty to celebrate this Tax Day
Guy Berkebile, Somerset, Pa. Tax Day is Tuesday. While millions of Americans scramble to fill out their tax returns, we should also find time to celebrate the new tax law. […]
Cuts to public education by lawmakers unacceptable
Jane Menear, Arthurdale So Hoppy Kercheval finds the results of the State Report Card for reading and math “unacceptable.” Wonder where he and his Republican friends in the Legislature will […]
It’s still early, but Pirates’ ownership looks like geniuses
April baseball is a time for outlandish overreactions, lazy narratives and false hope. It happens every single year in Major League Baseball — something unexpected happens, and fans and media […]
City’s charter changed over last century
The tweaking of Morgantown’s charter has been suggested in recent months. That brings to mind some major tweaking over the past century. The last major change came in 1976 when a […]
Utilities must take a second look at coal
By Syd S. Peng To many skeptics, particularly on the political left, the shutdown of coal plants has demonstrated the industry’s shaky future. With over 400 units — more than […]
Quality of life requires more cheaper energy
By Donald W. Lyons There is simply no way to raise our standard of living without reducing energy costs. The more expensive energy is, the less we can afford and […]
No reason to be in a big rush when we’re at the ball game
MORGANTOWN — To this day, I’m still not 100 percent clear on how I missed the exit for Interstate 79 South in Washington, Pa., coming back from a Pitt-WVU men’s basketball […]
