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Guest essay: Investing in our health
by Tara Hulsey I have always said nursing is not just a career — it’s a calling. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the nursing workforce shortage was put in the national […]
Guest essay: Why West Virginia needs CIT
by Hollis Lewis There are bipartisan efforts to increase West Virginia’s economic development. These efforts were reflected by our politicians, educators and business leaders successfully persuading LG, an international corporation, […]
American pessimism is on the rise. What can we do about it?
by Terrance J. Mintner “Americans are far too pessimistic about the future,” declared CNN’s Fareed Zakaria in an op-ed published last month. Zakaria focused on economics, arguing that a “profound […]
Should you sleep with your pet?
by Robin Abcarian Do you sleep with animals? No, I don’t mean people who, you know, do wild and crazy things in bed. I am talking about actual animals: dogs, […]
Cameron mounts comeback to win OVAC championship over Trinity Christian
CADIZ, Ohio – The Cameron Dragons were slow out of the gate, but they didn’t stumble down the home stretch. After falling behind 23-7 at one point in the opening […]
Morgantown boys run past Wheeling Park to win 1st OVAC championship
CADIZ, Ohio – The third time may not have been a charm, but the fourth was for Morgantown. The top-seeded Mohigans (18-1) placed all five starters in double figures in […]
‘Miracle’ child galloping into recovery
Guests checking in Saturday morning at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place just had to look over, as they jockeyed their suitcases and garment bags to the front desk for […]
Tales of the Toothpick: Marion County’s Sam Jones was the first Black Major Leaguer to pitch a no-hitter
MONONGAH — Wait ’til next year. Now, the above is a baseball cliche, even more beat-up than your old Rawlings glove from Little League. Back then, though, it was a […]
Elaine Yurek
Elaine Fairbairn Traynelis Yurek, born May 16, 1933, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 27, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Traynelis; and is […]




