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Guest essay: ‘We, the immunosuppressed, are tired’

by Amber Tichnell I know this is a very difficult time for our state, country and world. I’d like to speak to you as a minority that I don’t think has had much if a voice in the public arena. I have a Primary Immune Deficiency (PID — specifically, Common Variable Immune ...

Stay safe, Hospitals are pretty crowded right now

Now, more than ever, you don’t want to have a heart attack. Or get into a car accident. Or break your leg. None of those incidents are fun in any circumstances. But getting treated for them now, with hospitals pushed to the limits because of COVID-19, probably wouldn’t be a ...

Preston students to return to school Monday

KINGWOOD — Students in Preston County will return to in-person learning for a short first week back on Monday, after a switch was made to virtual learning on Sept. 14.  Enough teachers were out on Sept. 13 that eight classrooms went unfilled. Almost 1,000 students were also absent ...

AGs should have to put lawsuits to a public vote

Anytime the attorney general wants to pursue a lawsuit, it should have to be put up for a vote. Not necessarily a full election-style vote. A survey or poll would suffice. Combining it with an open comment period like many civic offices must do before making big decisions might be a good ...

Sept. 24 letters to the editor

Thank health care workers; skip tailgating  I was a sport science professor at WVU for 35 years before retiring in 2008. I certainly understand the role that college athletics play in the vitality of our university and community. But I am also the husband of an ICU nurse, and I am the ...