The jury trial for Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Kuretza, which had previously been scheduled for this week, is continued until July 10. This is the fourth time the trial […]
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Charming evening chorus courtesy of spring peepers
Timing is everything. I felt this acutely as I sat down to write this column, and then couldn’t remember the topic I’d settled on earlier in the week. Luckily, I […]
Newsweek names United #1 Most Trusted Bank
United Bankshares Inc. reported earnings for the first quarter of 2023 of $98.3 million, or $0.73 per share, as compared to earnings of $99.8 million, or $0.74 per share, for […]
Two killed in crash on W.Va. 7
The Morgantown Police Department is investigating a double-fatal crash that occurred at approximately 3:20 a.m. May 13. One Morgantown man and another from Maryland were killed in the accident in […]
Morgantown races past rival University to reach state lacrosse championship
MORGANTOWN — The MoHawk Bowl hit the lacrosse field on Monday night by way of a WVSLA state semifinal match as Morgantown hosted cross-town rival University High at Pony Lewis […]
Hawley’s manhood message isn’t all wrong, but he’s not the ideal messenger
by Melinda Henneberger When Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley first pitched the themes of his upcoming book about manhood 18 months ago, the response was not just merciless but at least […]
Who judges the judges?
by Lawrence Goldstone For a man who spent decades sitting in silence on the Supreme Court bench, Clarence Thomas has certainly found a way to get his name in the […]
The lesson Floyd’s death should teach Fla. students
Two news items should give us pause about how we are teaching and learning civics. Item No. 1: American eighth graders’ civics scores have declined for the first time ever, […]
University knocks off Bridgeport 3-0 to win 1st section title since 2016
MORGANTOWN – With its season on the line, the University High School baseball team turned to its senior class on Monday. The 10 seniors played a prominent role as they […]
Westover urging DOH to address Holland Avenue
Leadership with the city of Westover is hopeful the West Virginia Department of Highways will be willing to do something for Holland Avenue this summer. Hopeful, but not exactly confident. […]
