HOWESVILLE — A Preston County program — Help Us Get Started (H.U.G.S) — does just that. It’s run by the Rev. Bonnie Rowan with assistance from Michele Kennedy. The goal […]
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City Manager and council discuss issues about Haymaker Forest
MORGANTOWN — When asked if committing to the $5.2 million purchase of 40 wooded acres known as Haymaker Forest without knowing where all the money will come from is an […]
The United Way hosts pool party for volunteers
MORGANTOWN — Brandi Helms, CEO of The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, said the pool party held Saturday has had a long history. It provides an opportunity for […]
Ensure supply meets demand for education
By Bill Wyant Recently, the story at the fold on the front page of this newspaper featured a growing acronym, STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art, mathematics). It began years […]
‘Orchestrated charades’ could fool the voters
Stephen McElroy, Bridgeport It’s no coincidence that teachers’ unions are forcing strikes only in states which the Democratic Party’s establishment has targeted for election success this November. It started with […]
New ideas nothing less than reviving democracy
Macabe Keliher, Morgantown It is not surprising that the Republican Party has transformed itself into a “cold hearted” monster of its conservative past, as the reflective reader from Rochester, N.Y., […]
McKinley deserves a Swamp Monster Award
Dady Dadyburjor, Morgantown EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has been in the news on two fronts lately. First is his brushes with ethics, but we leave that to the appropriate inspector […]
City should not rush into $5.2M purchase of forest
This may be bold, but it is rash, if not reckless. At face value, it is rash to rush into almost any property purchase for $5.2 million. Especially when the […]
Dream Machines raises money for Children’s Heart Camp
MORGANTOWN — Thankfully, Saturday the weather stayed nice, so people were able to come out and see some vehicles, new and old. Premier Chevrolet, at the University Town Centre, hosted […]
CELEBS: Bourdain’s death means loss of a voice for immigrant workers
Anthony Bourdain’s culinary passions went far beyond the cuisine he put on a plate. He also was committed to the immigrant workers who toil in his and other kitchens throughout […]
