What does it say about us that, in a time when people are getting laid off, social distancing is mandated and going out in public is vehemently […]
Editorials
Only partial solution to voting woes
You may have heard, but the West Virginia primary election has been pushed back to June 9. It had already been announced that every eligible voter would […]
Taking a moment for gratitude in midst of a crisis
Gratitude is rarely at the forefront of people’s minds in a crisis. Our brain power is usually directed toward survival. But when the dust settles or the […]
When tax breaks hurt the middle class, not help
Have you ever listened to negotiations between local government (city, county or state) and businesses and been convinced, by the time an agreement was reached, the government […]
Bad time for county commission to cut PCHD’s funding
Doesn’t it seem like the middle of a health crisis might be a bad time to eliminate funding for a health department? We understand that Preston County […]
Perfect metaphor for life during a global pandemic
Saturday was the perfect metaphor for life during a pandemic. The sun, warm and bright, hung in a cerulean sky. A gentle breeze that kept the 80-degree […]
Keeping connected over Easter
Trending on social media, #AloneTogether is the perfect oxymoron to sum up life right now. Trying to stay physically isolated but socially connected has presented a challenge […]
Lessons learned from Gunnison and the 1918 flu
In times of war, we rely on the wisdom and advice of seasoned veterans and generals. In a global health crisis, we should rely on the knowledge […]
Property dispute seemingly forgotten but not yet forgiven
To quote Monty Python’s Flying Circus: And now for something completely different. While the whole world (including us) has been monitoring the novel coronavirus situation here and […]
Stimulus stalled in Senate as leaders let America down
At the time of this writing, Phase 3 of Congress’s coronavirus bailouts still hangs in partisan limbo. The current stimulus bill has been stalled in the Senate […]