At the time of this writing, there have been 164 mass shootings in the first 109 days of 2023. By the time this editorial is published, that […]
Editorials
Make your voice heard. Vote in the city council election
It’s once again time for the Morgantown City Council election, but this year is a little different. For the first time, only half the council is up […]
15-minute cities: Fact vs. fiction
There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of “15-minute cities” before today. And if you have heard of 15-minute cities, there’s a good chance you heard about […]
Morrisey’s lawsuits wasting tax dollars to ‘own the libs’
The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to reinstate West Virginia’s trans-athlete ban after Attorney General Patrick Morrisey requested an emergency injunction to put the law back into […]
Walker’s tenure in Legislature characterized by courage, kindness
Last week, Danielle Walker announced she was stepping down as the delegate for the 81st District. Monday, she turned in her resignation letter to the Legislature, and […]
The lessons of spring: Birth, rebirth, renewal
Flowers are poking up through the thawing earth. Trees and bushes are sporting their vibrant blooms. Grass is growing and getting greener. The birds that flew south […]
Whose road is it?
Frustration can be a powerful motivating force — if directed correctly. And there’s a lot of frustration over the disastrous state of roads in and around Morgantown. […]
WVU scores with new hire; misses gender layup
We’d like to welcome Mark Kellogg and his family to Morgantown. We hope they feel that country roads have indeed brought them home. Kellogg comes to us […]
Coopers Rock overlook closure may have an end date — hopefully sooner than later
West Virginia is blessed with the beauty of nature’s bounty. From the rolling hills, to the plunging gorges, to the rushing rivers and placid lakes, the Mountain […]
DOH, WVU should help pay for flood study
It’s hard to forget the images of cars stranded on a flooded Patteson Drive as people sat on vehicle roofs, rain pouring down and brackish water racing […]
