Whenever there is a mass shooting, two questions are repeated in the news and social media: Did the shooter have a history of mental illness? And why […]
Opinion
Texture key element of handmade goods
Last week, Kevin Zorn and I chatted over coffee — I expected to learn about his hobby and art: Spoon carving. While we did discuss his process, […]
To all you privately disgusted Republicans
This is an open letter to all of you privately disgusted Republicans. It’s prompted by the fact that in the last few days, two of your colleagues […]
One death row case indicts the entire system
The American criminal justice system has never been as good about ferreting out truth and justice as most people would like to think. The system relies on […]
Dec. 9 letters to the editor
Hybrid vehicle owners paying higher taxes The state of West Virginia charges regular hybrid vehicles a $100 annual fee on the assumption that they are avoiding gas […]
Choose age-appropriate toys for your kids this holiday season
It’s that time of year again, when fidget spinners, LEGO bricks and mini-drones (yes, mini-drones) might be topping some holiday gift lists for kids. But toys come […]
Public sharps boxes blunt threat of harm to addicts and public
Ever get the impression we’re not in Morgantown anymore? That’s the impression we got last week when a City Council member admitted it’s hard to accept we’re […]
Mr. Rogers will always be a hero for our time
Here is an idea for a simple gift you can give yourself this holiday season: Go see the movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” The film […]
Trump could be unpardonable
Not even overwhelming evidence that Donald Trump sought to bribe a foreign power to dig up dirt on his leading political opponent in 2020 — and did […]
In the ‘nicest place in America,’ community thrives
COLUMBIANA, Ohio The thing about a city earning a title such as the “nicest place in America” is that outsiders often assume the people who live there […]
