The military options for the U.S. and NATO in Ukraine are complicated. But the economic options aren’t: All global companies should pull out of Russia until it ends its unprovoked […]
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What happens when ‘tough on crime’ meets weak on police reform?
by Erika D. Smith Violent crime is up in California. So is the public’s fear of crime. And so is the poll-driven, tough-on-crime political rhetoric. But if that leads to […]
Not all propaganda aims to persuade
by Megan Hyska When Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’s denazifying Ukraine, he no doubt expects some people, in Russia and abroad, to believe him. Many in the West and […]
Autumn Stemple dominates on the mound, as University High shuts out John Marshall
MORGANTOWN — Autumn Stemple pitched a complete-game two-hitter to lead the University High softball team to a 3-0 victory against John Marshall on Monday. Stemple was dominant in striking out […]
Westover Council votes to censure Mullins; Mullins says he’s involved the state police
WESTOVER — Westover City Council voted 6-0 on Monday to censure 1st Ward Councilor Ralph Mullins. While the issue did not appear on council’s agenda, Councilor Duane Tatar said he […]
Man arrested for burglary after jump from third-story window
Morgantown police officers arrested Abdul Shaheed Salaam Shakir, 38, of Morgantown, on burglary charges after he allegedly jumped from the third-story window of a Grant Avenue residence officers say he […]
Fire on Warm Hollow Road destroys home, sends one to hospital
Five volunteer fire departments worked to put out a fire that engulfed a home in Monongalia County Sunday evening and sent one person to the hospital. According to Monongalia County […]
MUB, BOPARC sign off on addendum to 2019 White Park agreement
MORGANTOWN — Two down. One to go. In separate special meetings Monday, the Morgantown Utility Board and Board of Parks and Recreation approved an addendum to the Nov. 1, 2019, […]
COVID at a single-digit low in Mon schools
Positive cases of COVID in Monongalia County schools were at their lowest numbers last week since the early days of the pandemic two years ago. The district reported just six […]
State offers COVID financial relief program for homeowners, vaccine due-date calculator for all residents
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced a new COVID-19 vaccination due date calendar and a new assistance program for homeowners affected by COVID during his Monday briefing. COVID-19 Czar Clay […]








