The tornadoes that tore through my former congressional district one spring day in 1985 took 42 lives, injured dozens more and leveled three towns. Tornadoes are rare in northwestern Pennsylvania, […]
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Home cleaning in the age of coronavirus
With many of us working from home or self-quarantining, we’re all probably doing a little more cleaning than usual during this ongoing pandemic. So that begs the questions, are we […]
Congressional members’ stock sales questionable
Congressional members and their aides are barred from making stock trades based on knowledge other than that available to the general public. Recent transactions, most notably the up to $1.7 […]
A resilience mindset keeps us feeling well
by Dr. Diane Karther The coronavirus crisis has set our whole society off course. Of particular concern is the rise of panic and anxiety that we know is harmful to […]
March 29 letters to the editor
Nursing homes deserve more credit for caring American nursing homes operate under more regulations from local, county, state and federal oversight than nuclear power plants. The work is not for […]
Keeping connected over Easter
Trending on social media, #AloneTogether is the perfect oxymoron to sum up life right now. Trying to stay physically isolated but socially connected has presented a challenge for some. With […]
WVU officially cancels spring game; Big 12 extends suspension to May 31
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Due to the ongoing developments related to COVID-19, the Big 12 extended its suspension from March 29 to May 31 of all team activities whether organized or voluntary. This suspension […]
First COVID-19 death in West Virginia
DHHR, Justice confirm Marion County woman, 88, has died as a result of the virus CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Through the Marion County Health Department and United Hospital Center, the West […]
What is there to say in times like these, except ‘Stay home!
During the years I’ve been writing this column — far more than I care to count — I’ve covered a litany of topics. Shoes. Dressing room mirrors. Feeling fat. Motivational […]
George Washington’s Kalissa Lacy wins girls’ basketball Player of the Year
by Ryan Pritt | Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON — George Washington’s Kalissa Lacy revels in the process and finds enjoyment in the effort she puts into improving her game at the […]
