EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial has been adapted from one that ran May 26, 2020. Memorial Day is coming up on Monday. Some people will hold somber […]
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House of Delegates divides over cigar bar bill during Saturday floor session
MORGANTOWN – While cruising through a long list of bills during a Saturday floor session, the House of Delegates debated at length and divided sharply on a […]
Three House bills address teacher shortage, creating pathways for veterans and aides, and for high schoolers eyeing a degree
MORGANTOWN – Teacher shortages continue to be a problem for much of the Mountain State, leading lawmakers to get creative in staffing its classrooms. The House Education […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid Pt. 2
Good: HB 2774, the “Welcome Home Grant Program.” The pilot program will offer cash grants (up to $5,000) to help veterans and their families relocate to West […]
Operation Welcome Home receives $15,000 from Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, makes plans for the new year
Operation Welcome Home was recently awarded a $15,000 grant by the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, a consistent supporter of the organization’s efforts to assist local veterans. […]
Morgantown business owner gives back to local vets
Veterans help veterans. That’s what Ziebart Morgantown owner Nick Lambie said when asked why he chose to participate in this year’s “Ziebart Gives Back” initiative which partnered […]
VHA notifying vets of recent privacy breach
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration is taking action to protect veterans’ personal information following a recent privacy breach. VA was notified Oct. 31 of […]
NextGen receives 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award
U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized NextGen Federal Systems (NextGen) as a recipient of the 2022 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award during a virtual award […]
Dec. 4 letters to the editor
Taxpayers left liable for reclamation costs West Virginia has over 173,000 acres of unreclaimed mine land — land that has been mined and left behind by the […]
Mt. Morris, Pa., honors veterans with banners throughout town
The veterans of Mt. Morris, Pa., are being honored with banners displaying photos of those who served their country in the military. The banners can be seen […]
