Why more states must eliminate partisan primaries by Dr. Richard Barton There is growing mainstream consensus that partisan primaries are one of the main causes of government dysfunction. They disenfranchise […]
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Why do I hoard more books than I could possibly read?
by Chris Vognar Publisher’s Weekly recently reported that book sales for the first half of the year are down once again, continuing a trend that has accelerated since the pandemic. […]
Suburban Lanes set to host PBA50 National Tournament
MORGANTOWN — Some of the best professional bowlers in PBA history are in Morgantown this week as Suburban Lanes is hosting a PBA50 National Tournament. “This is the first time […]
WVU BOG gets update on RIFs, academic transformation; Gee and BOG chair talk about the process
MORGANTOWN – The WVU Board of Governors voted on Monday to approve the rule changes governing faculty and classified staff RIFs — reductions in force — and severance package schedules. […]
Trees a growing issue on High Street
MORGANTOWN — There are large and growing problems taking root in downtown Morgantown. More accurately, they were planted there. Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli said the trees incorporated as part […]
WVU Board of Governors extends President Gordon Gee’s contract for another year
MORGANTOWN – WVU’s Board of Governors voted on Monday to extend President Gordon Gee’s contract for another year, through June 30, 2025. The vote came after the board met in […]
Drug Task Force finds multiple drugs during search of Morgantown residence
A Morgantown man is facing multiple drug charges following a search conducted by the Mon Metro Drug Task Force (MMDTF) the evening of July 27. During the search of the […]
Interim, no more: Rosetta Le in as principal at Suncrest Elementary
Rosetta Le will move one office over at Suncrest Elementary for the start of the new year. Le had been serving in the top leadership role there on an interim […]
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MON SHERIFF Kittle, Brittany, 21, strangulation, July 26, Deputy Thompson. Luckett, Avriana R., domestic battery, battery, July 27, Deputy Hunn. Thorne, Dean Erick, 61, malicious assault, July 26, Deputy Hunn. […]
Promised green energy savings yet to materialize
There’s a major disconnect between what renewable energy backers promised and the current cost of electricity. One of the justifications for green energy mandates is that solar and wind power […]
