MORGANTOWN — Making the snow that speeds winter revelers to the bottom of the Chestnut Ridge sledding hill is easy. Getting them back to the top has proven significantly more […]
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A look at the politics and particulars of excess levies for schools: Mon’s election is Saturday
MORGANTOWN — When it comes to excess levies and the spending money they bring for school districts, it’s all relative, as Nancy Walker likes to explain. Say you’re a kid, […]
WVU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Jared Bartlett makes most of his speed with three sacks against Virginia Tech
MORGANTOWN — Sophomore bandit linebacker Jared Bartlett always knew he was fast, and his coaches have told him just as much. Defensive coordinator and position coach Jordan Lesley wanted Bartlett […]
Colin McBee helps seal win for No. 1 University over Wheeling Park
WHEELING — Having already been stuffed cold early in the fourth quarter on a fourth-and-1 attempt, Colin McBee was already in a pretty bad mood. “Yeah, I was pretty mad,” […]
Say “yes” to supporting our schools
On Saturday, there is a special election to decide to renew the Monongalia County Schools excess levy for another five years. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 […]
Sept. 19 letters to the editor
Protestors shouldn’t get front-page photos It has happened again! I opened the paper Saturday, Sept. 4, to find a photo of mothers in Preston County protesting the mandating of mask-wearing. […]
Guest essay: W.Va.-first approach to fight opioid abuse
by Patrick Morrisey The importance of defeating the opioid crisis has been — and remains — a top priority for the Attorney General’s Office. For years, our office has used […]
Guest essay: Dear Manchin: Support paid family, medical leave
by Sen. Stephen Baldwin and Delegate Doug Skaff As fellow Democratic lawmakers, we appreciate your commitment to advancing legislation that benefits West Virginians. We write to voice our support for […]
Long COVID-19 may have consequences for decades
by Dr. Cory Franklin and Dr. Robert Weinstein William Faulkner once wrote, “The past is never dead. It’s not even the past.” He meant that events from the past can […]
Preston County Paintball owner aims to bring joy, love of the sport to others
Henry “Hank” Emery started Preston County Paintball because he loves the pastime, and he wants you to come try it out and fall in love, too. PCPB has 72 acres […]
