by Gene Lyons This just in: Regardless of what your ex-wife’s hairdresser’s brother-in-law says, there’s not a single documented instance of a school district anywhere in the United States installing […]
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How ‘welfare reform’ steals from the poor
by Karen Dolan In reverse Robin Hood stories across the nation, the rich are stealing from the poor. In the process, they’re revealing a social safety net that’s been cut […]
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MON SHERIFF’SThomas, John Howard, 44, persons prohibited possessing firearms, Oct. 21, Deputy Martin Jr.Castell, Michaela, 31, domestic battery, Oct. 22, Deputy Hall. GRANVILLE POLICEWyckoff, Ryan Dustin, 26, shoplifting – 3rd […]
Lack of communication was the downfall of West Virginia’s defense against Texas Tech
MORGANTOWN — For two days, West Virginia defenders probably felt like they were at track practice rather than working on football. That was the time dedicated in getting WVU’s defense […]
Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission taking applications to fill Circuit Judge Gaujot’s seat
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice announced on Monday that the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is accepting applications to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Phillip Gaujot in […]
Justice addresses rumors regarding CDC COVID immunization vote, touts his car tax bill
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice on Monday added his 2 cents to the raging debate about the CDC’s latest COVID vaccine action, and took another swipe in the Amendment 2 […]
The DP endorses candidates for office
Elections are the most direct impact many of us will have on our government, and it’s important everyone knows who they are voting for and what those candidates represent. Therefore, […]
Oct. 23 letters to the editor
Mon County supports monarch butterflies On Oct. 15, the Monongalia County community met at the Monongalia Arts Center to create monarch butterfly-themed art and learn about these insects’ lifecycle, migration […]
Like his predecessors, Biden relies on executive orders
by Carl P. Leubsdorf Like other recent presidential candidates, Donald Trump was highly critical during his initial campaign of the increasing presidential use of executive orders, in this case by […]
Russian fatherland is losing fathers
As Russian forces continue their retreat on the battlefield in Ukraine, Moscow has turned to attacking stationary civilian targets that don’t shoot back. It’s pathetic. And Russia’s failure to […]
