by Mark Morocco In my world, there is a lot of anger — most of it kept professionally hidden. In emergency rooms and intensive care units across the country, front-line […]
Other News
Dec. 6 letters to the editor
Proposed roundabout threatens historic home Recently there has been publicity about the potential loss of the Hastings farmland where the proposed roundabout would be located. There is another farm and […]
Guest essay: Renewing an agenda for West Virginia’s children
by Joshua McCabe As negotiations over the next round of economic relief continues, one thing has become clear to Congress: Families with children are struggling. Congress passed a package earlier […]
Guest essay: Keeping eyes healthy during virtual school
by Geoff Bradford With virtual classrooms as part of the regular school week for many children now, parents may understandably be concerned with the amount of screen time their children […]
If you build it: Try a private school instead of a charter
Last week, the Monongalia and Preston counties’ Boards of Education denied applications for a charter school. Had it been approved, West Virginia Academy would have been located in Mon County […]
Legalization of medical cannabis draws criticism
Addiction specialist, doctor argue against use “This was a bad idea from the outset.” That’s how Richard Vaglienti, a physician with 30 years specializing in pain management, characterized medical cannabis. […]
Gen. Hoyer and WVU explain transition to his new role at university
MORGANTOWN — When Adjutant General James Hoyer steps down from his post on Jan. 4, he’ll serve a dual role as he transitions to a full-time WVU position in July. […]
Counter filed in property dispute
Wings Ole owner takes next step against city’s claim The city of Morgantown is using the eminent domain process to retroactively make the illegal legal. That, in short, is the […]
W.Va. Coal Association pres retires
Bill Rainey looks back at his long career in industry MORGANTOWN — Longtime West Virginia Coal Association President Bill Raney, of Morgantown, will retire effective Jan. 1. He took time […]
Surviving the in between days
Welcome to the “In Between Days.” Not only is it a great song by the (optimistically named, perhaps?) English band The Cure, but it’s also what we are experiencing now […]
