MORGANTOWN — It’s hard to believe the change that a few years can bring. Logo Zervos is a prime example. At the start of his high school career, the Trinity […]
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Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston: Bransfield can no longer exercise ministry here
WHEELING — The retired bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston can no longer exercise any priestly or episcopal ministry within the diocese. Archbishop William E. Lori, the Apostolic Administrator of the […]
Preston County Commissioners discuss termination of DOH head
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners commented Monday on Gov. Jim Justice’s termination Sunday of State Transportation Secretary Tom Smith. The action comes just weeks after Justice ordered Smith to tour […]
Proposal made for four classifications in high school basketball
By Greg Carey PARKERSBURG — The landscape of West Virginia high school basketball could change significantly as the state athletics commission proposes adding a fourth classification in 2021. The proposal […]
Letters to the editor: March 10
Wake up to shortage of volunteer firefighters I am writing to you today about a crisis that can no longer be ignored. West Virginia, as well as many other states, […]
Think about those who sacrificed for your freedom of speech
Remember who paid for your right to demean state I was born and raised in a small mining camp (No.9) outside of Farmington. I left my beautiful home state many […]
Brookhaven Road not safe to drive on
I would like to express my thanks to Stephen Lopez (DP-Thursday) for hopefully the first step at bringing much needed safety improvements to Brookhaven Road. Yes that bane of all […]
Candidate withdraws from race for council; admits falsifying campaign signatures
MORGANTOWN — Aaron Metz has withdrawn his candidacy for the 7th Ward seat on Morgantown City Council, admitting he “cut corners” in collecting signatures on his nominating petition. As part […]
Despite SB 451, not too bad on education, Senates: Senators created and passed several bills that will help education
Many chalked up the state Senate’s score based in the aftermath of one bill: SB 451. That was the 130-page comprehensive education reform package tabled indefinitely in the House after […]
Call recess on education until 2020 session: Special session’s success on education reform looks iffy
There was no consensus about a teacher’s pay raise or public education in the regular legislative session. So why call for a special session without consensus on a teacher’s pay […]
