by Noah Smith With the COVID-19 relief bill behind us, attention is turning to infrastructure — a long-standing priority for President Joe Biden’s economic recovery program. A big infrastructure bill […]
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When facts cease to matter, consequences do as well
My brother-in-law died of hogwash. Another brother-in-law, a sister-in-law, two daughters-in-law, two cousins and several grandchildren are all recovering from hogwash. My wife spent a week in the hospital with […]
Mountaineers topple Morehead State 7-1
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia baseball team scored five runs in the bottom of the third inning to set the tone in Tuesday’s, March 16, 7-1 win over Morehead […]
Star City finalizes 2022 budget preparations, discusses council’s pay
The Town of Star City’s Finance Committee held a virtual meeting to wrap up its budget preparations and discussed the idea of future pay raises for council members on Tuesday […]
We all get defeated, but a few will rise from the ashes
We all have been defeated, whether it was our own doing or something unavoidable. It hurts to be defeated. There is nothing more fragile than the human heart. But there […]
State brewers concerned over impact of governor’s tax plan
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice wants to phase out personal income taxes in West Virginia through HB 2027, but breweries are concerned over how the bill would impact the industry. […]
BATTLE OF THE BIGS: Derek Culver, Johni Broome on collision course in the NCAA tournament
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — The ills and chills that hit Derek Culver during the Big 12 tournament have run their course. “He’s doing good,” WVU head coach Bob Huggins said. […]
A sampling of bills introduced Tuesday, March 16
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Tuesday, March 16. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. Tuesday was the last day to introduce […]
Senate OKs bill to prohibit union dues deductions from public employee paychecks; goes back to House
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate on Tuesday approved along party lines a bill that opponents say is aimed at doing away with teachers unions. Its a House bill that was […]
Morgantown man accused of abusing girl
A 28-year-old Morgantown man is accused of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl. Thomas Duane Rodenish is charged with first-degree sexual abuse and sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian, or […]








