MORGANTOWN — It ain’t easy picking out a back-to-school backpack. Particularly when there are about 1,400 of them laid out before you. What color? How big? Designs, characters … no, […]
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Sierra Club opposes proposed Mason County coal-to-liquids plant
MORGANTOWN — Some environmental interests are hoping the state Department of Environmental Protection will put the brakes on a proposed Mason County coal-to-liquids plant project. The Sierra Club, in particular, […]
City does not intend to review candidate petition question
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Communications Manager Andrew Stacy said the city does not intend to further review city council candidate nominating petitions in light of concerns raised by a write-in candidate […]
West Virginia adding LSU graduate transfer punter Josh Growden to roster
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia will have an Australian punter after all. After two straight summers of false innuendo that an Aussie punter would be joining the Mountaineers, one has […]
‘Do Something!’ rallying cry for response to violence
When Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke during a vigil for the victims of the deadly mass shooting in Dayton, the crowd began to chant “Do something!” Professional soccer player Alejandro […]
Letters to the editor, 8-8-19
Time to end marginalizing the poor and mentally ill The mentally ill, the homeless and those in poverty are marginalized in this state and across the country. To marginalize means […]
Letters to the editor, 8-7-19
Timely explanation about MUB’s role in paving A recent editorial (DP-Friday) mentions MUB unfavorably for its role in a four-way partnership to pave Valley View Avenue near the new WVU […]
Letter to the editor, 8-5-19
When did condoms and alcohol befit Scout event If you think the Boy Scouts of America are what you remember, boy, are you going to be surprised. You might remember […]
Silence is the welcome mat for hate
BY JOHN A. BOLT and SUSAN FAYE WONDERLAND [The lawyer] answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all […]
UPDATE: Not guilty for former WVU student accused of threatening mass shooting
MORGANTOWN — A former WVU student accused of threatening to commit a mass shooting was acquitted on Friday following a three-day trial in Monongalia County Circuit Court. After roughly four […]
