For all we complain about the inefficiencies of publically owned and run services, sometimes we’re reminded that private, for-profit companies really cannot do it better. West Virginia has one of […]
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Budget ‘death spiral’ increasing likely
by Chris Reed “The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public’s money,” Alexis de Tocqueville supposedly said after an […]
Stopping climate change is the ultimate moon shot
As a pandemic hijacked the nation’s attention, we pushed aside other, even bigger problems. But now that COVID-19 is being cornered, the crisis of climate change is returning to page […]
OUTDOOR NOTEBOOK: Spring means its time for crappie and walleye fishing
Most of our hunting seasons are over, and spring gobbler season is still a month away. If you’re a year-round sportsman or woman, this means only one thing should be […]
Mountaineers notch midweek series sweep over Morehead State
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia baseball team earned a 4-2 win over Morehead State on Wednesday, March 17, at Monongalia County Ballpark. The victory completed a two-game sweep of […]
Mountaineers fall to Bowling Green 1-0
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia men’s soccer team suffered its second-straight loss Wednesday, March 17, falling by a score of 1-0 to Bowling Green, at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium […]
St. Patrick’s Day brings another COVID case, quarantines to Mon Schools
Lucky, or unlucky? Depends on your perspective, Eddie Campbell Jr. said Wednesday. The superintendent of Monongalia County’s school district spent part of St. Patrick’s Day addressing another case of COVID-19 […]
Senate passes House Hope Scholarship ESA bill, sends it to the governor
MORGANTOWN – The Hope Scholarship education savings account bill is on its way to the governor after Senate passage on Wednesday. The vote was about as expected, 20-13, with two […]
NCAA NOTEBOOK: Mike Carey likes the neutral-court format that COVID-19 forced the NCAA to use this season
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Of Mike Carey’s previous 10 trips to the NCAA tournament with West Virginia, he wound up playing an opponent on its home court seven times. “That […]
Teacher strike bill becomes law without governor’s signature
MORGANTOWN – The bill spelling out penalties for teachers and school personnel who go on strike has become law, but without the governor’s endorsement. SB 11 passed the Senate by […]
