By Joseph Letnaunchyn During these unprecedented times, we’re all seeking comfort in the few things in life that we can count on. Family. Friends. The sun coming […]
Opinion
Need to keep focus on the coronavirus, instead of China
Beyond the most profound health impacts worldwide, the coronavirus pandemic has also infected economics and geopolitics to crisis levels. It’s imperative to mitigate the damage while the […]
COLUMN: Toms Run Preserve another hidden natural gem
COMMENTARY By Dave Samuel MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — During this crazy time, I’ve tried to get out every day for a walk. You can only spend so much […]
The coronavirus pandemic may lead to fewer births
One of the most famous and influential scholarly works of all time is “An Essay on the Principle of Population,” published in 1798 by English economist Thomas […]
Forget red-blue fighting — just wear a mask
The first long, hot walk I took in a cloth mask was lovely and liberating, until it wasn’t. The stroll became a trudge. Finally I was longing […]
DeVos hits reset button on campus sexual assault rules
When Education Secretary Betsy DeVos decided to revisit the rules governing sexual assault accusations at colleges, some victims’ advocates feared she would make it too difficult to […]
May 10 letters to the editor
Human Rights Commission fights discrimination The editorial on April 24 about the Pantry Plus More captured our attention and compelled us to offer our support of the […]
Stand aside, politicians. Time to let doctors lead
As the primary inches closer, the November general election looms and campaigns start again in earnest, it’s increasingly hard to tell if what we’re hearing from our […]
A mask for the times: Symbol of a caring community
State and federal health officials recommend we wear a mask when out in public because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public […]
May 8 letters to the editor
Being stuck at home is a teaching opportunity This COVID is bringing much change in many households, especially as far as the children are concerned. They have […]
