KINGWOOD — City council members tabled a decision about giving a letter of support to Milan Puskar Health Right until their next meeting. The organization asked council […]
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City’s decisions seem retaliatory
“Perception is reality. If you are perceived to be something, you might as well be it, because that’s the truth in people’s minds.” — Steve Young, former […]
Optimistic start to the new year
Recently, the internet — home to pessimists and cynics galore — reminded us that 2022 is pronounced “2020, too.” If you’ve suddenly found your shoulders somewhere around […]
City says food is a human right. Now make it accessible
At Tuesday’s meeting, Morgantown City Council passed a resolution to recognize “the right to food of all its residents.” The resolution is a beautiful gesture — but […]
City council didn’t know Hathaway could not serve
We are not above admitting we’ve made a mistake when it comes to our attention that one has been made. In this case, the error was conflating […]
Hold a special election
Appointing First Ward rep disenfranchises voters As we reported May 14, councilman-elect Patrick Hathaway will not take his seat representing Morgantown’s First Ward. Hathaway’s wife accepted a […]
Morgantown Council approves $1.8M increase in final budget revision
MORGANTOWN — In its final budget revision for the current fiscal year, Morgantown City Council recently approved a first reading of an amendment reflecting a $1,807,724 increase. […]
Cost estimates of Holland Avenue becoming clear to Westover city council
WESTOVER—As the investigation into the underground structure of Holland Avenue continues, cost estimates for reconstruction are becoming clearer to the City of Westover. “We have our preliminary […]
April 18 letters to the editor
Trans athlete ban makes world less safe When you’re a parent, one of the most important jobs you have is to keep your child safe. From the […]
April 16 letters to the editor
Four-year terms key to tackling complex issues Current statutes require Morgantown City Council members to step down or run for reelection every two years. Imagine being the […]