EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial was originally published Oct. 31, 2021. Happy Halloween! A fun fact for you: “Halloween” is a contraction of “Hallow Eve” or All Hallows’ […]
Editorials
Schools failing dyslexic students
As the old adage goes, actions speak louder than words. We believe that every child should have access to a free, quality education, and we have frequently […]
There’s no rainbow fentanyl trick in Halloween treats
Despite what the fearmongers have claimed recently, you really don’t need to be in a panic over marijuana edibles or “rainbow fentanyl” ending up in children’s Halloween […]
The DP endorses candidates for office
Elections are the most direct impact many of us will have on our government, and it’s important everyone knows who they are voting for and what those […]
The infamous ‘hot coffee’ lawsuit
She became the poster child for “stupidity needs a warning label” and “you can sue for anything nowadays.” You might have heard the story: A woman orders […]
MUB needs oversight
Now that Morgantown City Council has decided to table its ordinance creating more oversight for the Morgantown Utility Board, we’d like to offer some suggestions before council […]
Journalism bill back on the table
Chances are the last thing you heard about the status of the Journalism Compensation and Preservation Act was that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) inserted an amendment into […]
Rumors abound about found body
“Empty space eventually fills up with something. A void, cultivated in the aftermath of misfortune, begins to attract the wrong kind of attention.” — Rahma Krambo In […]
What does peace of mind cost?
What does peace of mind cost? Somewhere between $15 and $70 a year for Monongalia County taxpayers, depending on the assessed value of your property. Among the […]
Is the Pride flag a political symbol?
We’ve been contemplating that question since Monongalia County Schools required staff across the county to remove the rainbow flag — and any other Pride symbols — from […]
