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Coal industry facts not lost on anyone except our leaders
It’s fitting we attribute this maxim, “There is no avoidance in delay,” to the father of tragedy That is, Aeschylus, a Greek dramatist, who is credited with writing about 10 […]
We must be free within ourselves first
I was about to give a speech — I can’t remember when or even where — when this teacher brought a student up, hoping I could help her. The teacher […]
A doctor’s view: Betraying ideals boosts suffering
Every time we think the humanitarian situation in Syria has bottomed out, it gets worse. More than 160,000 Syrians have been displaced so far in the new chapter of this […]
Insult to injury: Trump smears allies he sold out to Turk assault
For any normal commander-in-chief, an overwhelming, bipartisan House resolution condemning his actions (by a 354-60 vote) would at least provoke a smidgen of introspection. Donald Trump used the rebuke of […]
West Virginia women’s soccer team blanks Oklahoma 1-0
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia women’s soccer team used a goal in the 54th minute and its sixth clean sheet of the season to earn a hard-fought 1-0 win […]
Injuries, missed assignments causing a personnel crisis on West Virginia’s defense
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia knew it was going to have to play a near perfect game to win on the road at No. 5 Oklahoma, but after a 52-14 […]
City Hall sidewalks will be closed for repairs
The City of Morgantown contracted with Commercial Builders Inc. to begin repairs to the vaulted sidewalks in front of City Hall. The work will start Monday and is expected to […]
3 Steps to Start Up initiative hopes to give boost to entrepreneurs
A partnership of three area and state economic development agencies plans to use a $1.2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to help entrepreneurs get their fledgling businesses on […]
Kingwood council reviews Hot Spot request
KINGWOOD — When it meets Tuesday, Kingwood Council will consider a business license to open a hot spot downtown and an agreement for State Police to patrol town. Crystal Ellifritz, […]
