Ignorance about prescription opioids is not bliss. Nor is the lack of information about their manufacture, distribution or sale. Yet, last week, a federal judge, overseeing more […]
Editorials
Questions continuing to pop up regarding schedule, pace and costs of projects
Two new websites will not make our bad roads go away. Gov. Jim Justice announced the creation of two new websites under the state Department of Transportation’s […]
‘Nonexistent’ efforts to partner with major trust for eight years seemingly implausible
How long has this been going on? Eight years. That’s how long Morgantown went without making a single funding request from the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust. […]
First of major highway projects not even in ballpark of state estimates
OK Charleston, we might have a problem here. Last week, it was discovered that bids for the first “big ticket” Roads to Prosperity projects exceeded state estimates. […]
Ballot measures look easy but still require thought
Think of the ballot measures in November’s election as simply complicated. The simply part of that derives from the fact that voters are facing only two statewide […]
Best tool to reduce severity of bike crashes, other kinds, is for everyone to slow down
Morgantown hasn’t been in step with pedestrian safety for years. That was probably never more apparent than this year following a rash of vehicle vs. pedestrian accidents. […]
Votes to distance city from deputy mayor’s rash initiatives a positive development
A house divided against itself cannot stand but a city council can. That is, some members of Morgantown’s City Council have finally decided to take a stand. […]
Recent events no guarantee, but could easily send more voters to polls this November
As midterms elections go, we can do better than 2014. Nationally, that November’s election marked the worst voter turnout in 72 years. Overall, the turnout was 36.3 […]
Refusal to grant media access, photos on tour by impeachment panel impedes right to know
Refer to this case as the State of West Virginia vs. the Law of Holes. That is, the state Supreme Court of Appeals versus the very first […]
Taking precautions to stay cool to keep summer enjoyable is critical
No one needed to know what day the summer solstice fell on this year. But most of us are gasping to know when the fall equinox gets […]