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 remembrances, while others will gather for cook-outs and fun. In recent years, we’ve seen a lot of pushback against ...
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 bill to allow resorts to set up cigar bars or lounges. Supporters cited freedom and tourism while opponents cited public health and ...
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 Committee approved three bills aimed at addressing the statewide shortage by creating pathways for veterans and ...
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 Virginia on the condition they stay for three years. To us, this bill is a “good, but …” Veterans are an odd group in that ...
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. The Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to continuing Hazel Ruby ...
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 with the American Red Cross’ “Holidays for Heroes” program. The annual Red Cross initiative ...