by Lindsey Galvao and Benjamin Klutsey First-time teachers and first-time voters gearing up for the 2024 election may have only ever been exposed to toxic polarization — […]
Opinion
Guest essay: Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A growing public health concern in W.Va.
by Kathie Hess Crouse In states like West Virginia, where outdoor activities are woven into the fabric of our lives, the risks associated with tick-borne illnesses are […]
Hey, Justice. Where did the money go?
We’ve written about the Justice family’s debts a lot. Because, frankly, there are a lot of them — seemingly multiplying by the day — and therefore we […]
My life-changing experiences at WVU
The start of the fall semester at West Virginia University always takes me back to when I arrived on campus exactly 50 years ago. (Geesh, I cannot […]
Mon County welcomes back students — but not their phones
Monongalia County Schools welcomed back students on Tuesday — but not their smartphones. Phone-related distractions have been an increasing, and seemingly insurmountable, obstacle for educators and school […]
Harris’ about-face on border issues is classic flip-flopping. Will voters care?
by Lynn Schmidt Anyone who has gone fishing, caught one and had it wiggle out of their hands, knows that while a fish is flopping around searching […]
The bitter Biden story could be baloney
Joe Biden’s decision to leave the Democratic National Convention right after opening night makes sense. Being president is a full-time job, and he has to get back […]
Rocky roads now smooth sailing
The W.Va. 7 repaving project is complete and, oh, is it beautiful! The formerly cratered route from the Walnut Street Bridge to Hartman Run Road — encompassing […]
Congratulations to Granville’s Lewis on ‘Mayor of the Year’
We’d like to congratulate Granville’s Mayor Patty Lewis on being named West Virginia Municipal League’s 2024 Mayor of the Year. It is certainly a well-earned recognition for […]
Deepfakes target Dems, GOP alike
by Jim Warren “I am Democratic candidate for president,” says Kamala Harris on the startling video, “because Joe Biden finally exposed his senility at the debate.” “This […]
