Kids come first at the Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center (MCCAC), an organization that keeps its focus on what is in the best interest of children and their families in […]
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Politicians’ unkept promises
The news can leave you depressed and politics can send your blood pressure through the roof — which is why most people tune out both. (If you’re reading this, you’re […]
Feb. 25 letters to the editor
Questions linger about STEM academy On Feb. 13, I attended the Monongalia County Board of Education meeting that highlighted the benefits of the proposed Renaissance Academy (RA). I was excited […]
Decide where our state is going
A recent commentary (DP-02-11-24) discussed the choices we have in responding to today’s political turmoil. We can be fatalistic. Or, “we can look at it as a call to action.” […]
Congress has an obligation to support spread of accurate news
by Kevin Frazier The Post Office Act of 1792 is the most important piece of legislation you’ve never heard of. This single act turned the postal network into a marketplace […]
Legislators look to finish off income tax on Social Security
EDITOR’S NOTE: Hoppy’s original commentary published Feb. 20. The House passed the tax cut on Feb. 22. This column has been lightly edited to reflect the bill’s passage. The House […]
Deepfakes will hijack your brain — if you let them
by F.D. Flam Realistic AI-generated images and voice recordings may be the newest threat to democracy, but they’re part of a longstanding family of deceptions. The way to fight so-called […]
5 things most likely to affect 2024 presidential election
by Carl P. Leubsdorf Almost every week, some headline development occurs that seems as if it could dramatically impact the 2024 presidential race, such as Donald Trump’s virtual invitation for […]
Community rallies to rebuild Westover VFW Post 9916
WESTOVER — “It was one hell of a mess.” Wilbur England offers the line with the understated delivery of a man who’s been to war. He’s standing near the bar […]
Carl Haines, Jr.
Carl Louis Haines, Jr., 89, of Dilliner, Pa., died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in the WeCare Nursing Center, Waynesburg, Pa. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Services will be held […]
