Darla Jean Nickler, 74, of Morgantown, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 22, 2021. Darla was born May 27, 1946, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Robert […]
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Sheriff releases names in fatal crash at intersection of Willowdale Road, W.Va. 705
MORGANTOWN — On Monday, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office identified the two people killed in a three-vehicle wreck on W. Va. 705 near Willowdale Road Friday afternoon. Charlene K. Earle, […]
State supreme court releases annual caseload report
It shouldn’t be a surprise that the number of cases filed in Monongalia County magistrate and circuit courts in 2020 was lower than in 2019. The Supreme Court of Appeals […]
Holding everyone responsible for disaster at Florida fertilizer plant
The environmental crisis at the old Piney Point fertilizer plant didn’t originate overnight, and blame doesn’t fall only on the land’s private owner, HRK Holdings. That’s why it is good […]
How to prevent next Israel-Hamas war
by Hussein Ibish Familiarity breeds fecklessness. For much of the international community, the fourth Gaza war between Israel and Hamas has been an occasion for the shaking of heads and […]
Calling Donald Trump: The vaccine effort needs you
by Steven P. Grossman Reports are now appearing almost daily about people rejecting COVID-19 vaccines. The failure of substantial segments of the population to get vaccinated threatens the herd immunity […]
City seeking design funds for Dorsey Avenue sidewalk, pedestrian bridge
MORGANTOWN — Hallelujah. That sums up Morgantown City Councilor Jenny Selin’s response to news that the city is pursuing funds to add a sidewalk along Dorsey Avenue, between Hudson and […]
Clay-Battelle Class of 2021: Celebrate all of life’s moments
BLACKSVILLE – When you pare it down to its elemental core, as Morgan Chisler said on Sunday, it’s kind of hard to be jaded and ironic … while playing kickball. […]
W.Va. sees 12% rise in center-based child care costs due to pandemic, report says
MORGANTOWN — Center-based child care costs rose by 12% overall in West Virginia during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released in September by the Center for American Progress. […]
WVU Medicine Children’s announces artwork contest winners
MORGANTOWN — WVU Medicine Children’s has selected the winners of its “Home is Where the HeART is” artwork contest held in conjunction with the West Virginia Tourism Office. More than […]
