Is anyone cited for cell phone use while driving? I have wanted to say something for a few years now. Why is no one getting pulled over […]
Opinion
Basic human needs should always come first after a disaster
Most would admit, practically speaking, anger and gratitude are opposites. Many like to think, too, gratitude is the better sentiment. However, we were struck last week by […]
Letters to the editor May 19
MUB must consider trees, wildlife in route Morgantown is a popular place. What’s not to like? There are great restaurants both in town and nearby, venues for […]
Uniting over pipeline not a pipe dream
A never the twain shall meet policy usually does not reflect the needs of the real world. That premise is in reference to the mistaken notion that […]
Fashion vs. function: High heels can hurt you
Q: I am a busy working woman and need to wear suits and heels daily. I do not mind this because I feel good about the way […]
Where does our state’s public education money go?
Most debates about public education in West Virginia will eventually include the subject of money. Is public education underfunded? Should our outcomes be better considering how much […]
Unknown quantity of session in June still a nonstarter
This is what we do know, for now. A special session of the state Legislature will resume at 2 p.m Monday at the state Capitol. We also […]
Letters to the editor May 16
Who are we to believe on road improvements? It’s pretty bad when a citizen needs to have the state road office on speed dial to report and […]
Justice’s schedule light on governing, big on photo-ops
Sometimes it just doesn’t pay to be nice. You disagree? Well, this is how much it costs. Last weekend, we stopped at one point in our elaboration […]
Letters to the editor May 15
Protests about roads falling into a ‘black hole’ Most recently, I read with great interest the editorial (DP-May 7) on delaying road repairs which inspired me to […]