On Friday, James Coen is folding and unfolding, arranging and rearranging the piles of colorful St. Patrick’s Day T-shirts he has displayed on folding tables outside one […]
Opinion
Criminal courts can’t pause
It’s good news that the Supreme Court has suspended oral arguments indefinitely. If nothing else, it helps keep Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg safe. Spry but still a […]
Bloom articulates specific grievance against ASF, finally
We’d like to interrupt the continuous coverage of coronavirus to take Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom up on his offer to write an editorial about his comments […]
In the words of Mr. Rogers: ‘Look for the helpers’
As we usually do in times of crisis, we lean on the wisdom of our predecessors. The refrain in our household for the last few weeks comes […]
Caring for the elderly just got a lot more stressful
We who oversee the care of elderly friends or family know what stress is all about — in normal times. It’s a hard job, physically and mentally. […]
Census scams likely to target elderly
With the start of 2020 Census count, scammers and con artists are going to toss their “pitches” at older Americans. The census is too important to allow […]
In the words of Mr. Rogers: ‘Look for the helpers’
As we usually do in times of crisis, we lean on the wisdom of our predecessors. The refrain in our household for the last few weeks comes […]
The novel coronavirus, the media and the economy
A friend tweeted from Ireland (in time for St. Patrick’s Day), blaming President Trump for the major decline in the value of stocks. This same friend credited […]
Highlight reel: What Legislature got right this year
We know we’ve been harsh on our legislators the past couple weeks. In our defense, that is part of holding the Legislature accountable. However, in the spirit […]
Etiquette of social distancing
Dr. Steven Pergam is like a Miss Manners for the age of coronavirus. His job title, after all, is “Infection Preventionist.” His Twitter avatar is a drawing […]
