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New centrist party going nowhere
by Ramesh Ponnuru The founders of a new political party, “Forward,” acknowledge that third parties usually fail. They say that previous third-party efforts flopped “either because they were ideologically too […]
The year (bleep) got real
“There’s a choice we’re making. We’re saving our own lives.” — from “We Are The World” Yes, this is early. That ritual where the columnist assigns the year a theme […]
A look at campaign finances for the new 2nd Congressional District: McKinley and Mooney neck and neck
MORGANTOWN – In the Congressional battle of the Republican incumbents, Reps. Alex Mooney and David McKinley were roughly neck and neck in the campaign finance reporting period surrounding the May […]
Big Daddy Guns issues fundraising challenge, puts The Deck location on the line
MORGANTOWN — The ongoing saga of Big Daddy Guns and Protect Morgantown took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when the firearms retailer issued a public fundraising challenge to the local […]
W.Va. Academy has first day of classes — and the Hope Scholarship gets a failing grade
Cars from the future? Just like that, a new narrative in the education of the Mountain State’s young people took shape Tuesday morning in the parking lot of a nondescript, […]
Anka Fantulin
A gathering of family and friends for 86 year Anka Marie Fantulin, of Morgantown, who passed away July 25, 2022, will be held at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 […]
How do search and rescue groups work?
Many questions about the disappearance of West Virginia University neurologist John Lawson Magruder are still unanswered – the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office said investigators are continuing to follow up on […]
WVU receives commitment from 3-star offensive lineman Nick Krahe
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia added some more beef up front with the commitment of Harborcreek (Pa.) Harbor Creek Junior Senior 2023 offensive lineman Nick Krahe. Krahe, at 6-foot-5 and 280 […]
Morgantown plays host to West Virginia Municipal League annual conference
MORGANTOWN — If municipal governance is your jam, Morgantown is the place to be this week as the University City has rolled out the red carpet for the 2022 West […]
