We cannot help but ask, “What took you so long”? If that question implies we believe the recent promises to fix our roads it shouldn’t. Because we […]
Editorials
Essential to know what you’re signing: Process requiring governor take final action on legislation as complex as bills themselves
Ever wonder how a bill becomes law? Well, the state Legislature’s website provides a pretty thorough look at that, complete with a graphic explanation. You can also […]
Tough lessons on changing minds: Despite superintendent’s picture of legislators, few unwilling to bend on education reform
There are many schools of thought in law enforcement surrounding the accuracy of witness descriptions. It often boils down to making proper allowances for discrepancies as a […]
Prognosis still iffy for PEIA: Rainy day fund, good year for claims keep increasing costs at bay, for now
Time passes slowly here in the Mountain State. The world might change dramatically in just 24 hours, but sea changes are about as far removed from West […]
‘Avalanche’ of promises: Justice’s latest road efforts look to be more retreads
Another week, another “avalanche of (road) work.” Every time Gov. Jim Justice expounds on his plans for our state’s roads we almost want to believe him. But […]
Time to do more than denounce hate: In light of latest terror attack, rising tide of bigotry, it’s time to face down evil
We waited a week in the hopes that our words might be softer despite their steel-eyed resolve. As a rule, our words are more often than not […]
Opt to know your quality of life: Recent report provides a stark look at the differences where we live make
FOR A LOOK at the complete rankings: countyhealthrankings.org. One old proverb goes, you cannot choose your family. And by virtue of that fact, you cannot choose where […]
Volunteers can help close ranks: Renewed state program to partner with DAV July 1 to transport veterans to VA hospitals
FOR MORE INFO call DAV Transportation at the Clarksburg VA medical center at 304-623-7623; the Huntington VA facility at 304-429-6741, Ext. 2952; or go tovolunteerforveterans.org. “It’s easy […]
Pothole claims prove our point: Road conditions in Monongalia, Preston continue to show we own the worst ones
You want more proof our roads are some of the worst in the state? This week our newspaper published some numbers regarding pothole claims against the state. […]
Civil lawsuit might stop you: If criminal trial fails to punish bad drivers, financial penalties will
Sometimes what a criminal trial does not or cannot do for justice a civil lawsuit will. We refer here to three different pedestrians— all young women — […]
