Tomorrow is Earth Day — the one day of the year we set aside to actively think about ways we can maintain and improve our planet. In each of the last three years, we’ve looked at Earth Day from a different angle: generational concern about climate change, the intersection of personal and ...
Didn’t we ban single-use plastic shopping bags in California? Yes — in 2014, though the law didn’t take effect until two years later because the plastic industry tried to overturn it on the 2016 ballot. But you can hardly tell from a trip to the grocery store, where there are still ...
We were incredulous to hear the City of Morgantown had decided to renew a five-year contract with Republic Services without going through the bidding process. First and foremost, Republic has been the subject of numerous complaints — to put it mildly — ranging from repeatedly missing ...
KINGWOOD — Scrap tire recycling could be available in Preston County soon. Tim Davis and Michael Hovatter met with members of the Solid Waste Authority Wednesday evening to discuss plans for the service. Davis said the proposed business will be on four acres in the Masontown ...
Earth Day, the 2022 edition, was firmly taking root at Marilla Park on Friday, and William was right there. “We have bees at my house,” the 4-year-old said. “And spiders.” “And we watch out for ‘em, right?” asked his mom, Lena Swiger. “You and Aiden.” Aiden is ...
KINGWOOD — The Solid Waste Authority will put out bids for its e-cycle event in May. Don Smith, who represents the Preston County Commission on the SWA, said the bids will be opened during the June meeting. The e-cycle event will be Aug. 20. Smith said he would also like to change the ...