Why not an alternative to Star City roundabout The constant refrain is, “We can’t afford it!” So, in light of that, I would like to make a […]
Opinion
Volunteers can help close ranks: Renewed state program to partner with DAV July 1 to transport veterans to VA hospitals
FOR MORE INFO call DAV Transportation at the Clarksburg VA medical center at 304-623-7623; the Huntington VA facility at 304-429-6741, Ext. 2952; or go tovolunteerforveterans.org. “It’s easy […]
Pothole claims prove our point: Road conditions in Monongalia, Preston continue to show we own the worst ones
You want more proof our roads are some of the worst in the state? This week our newspaper published some numbers regarding pothole claims against the state. […]
City should get new appraisal to buy Haymaker Forest
BY JoNELL STROUGH Once again, unwise development threatens the Haymaker Forest, whose 42 acres border three Morgantown wards and are a key component in a potential greenbelt […]
Letters to the editor 3-17
Government needs to regulate oil industry I don’t remember what year the government deregulated the oil industry, but that was a big mistake. It was not a […]
Here’s why Jews stick with Democrats
BY BARRY WENDELL Cal Thomas (DP-Tuesday) finds it a mystery that Jews stick with the Democratic Party, especially after the recent comments of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., […]
Road more taken: Extending Interstate 68 will pay big dividends for state
West Virginia is blessed with a scenic beauty unparalleled in most states. Our hills and valleys are a pleasure to gaze upon. But, they also create a […]
Civil lawsuit might stop you: If criminal trial fails to punish bad drivers, financial penalties will
Sometimes what a criminal trial does not or cannot do for justice a civil lawsuit will. We refer here to three different pedestrians— all young women — […]
Not what you sold us: Why didn’t bond initiative free up more maintenance fees?
There is probably no more important aspect of any business or any idea than sales or selling it. Which is accomplished with sales or talking points, of […]
Advice for warm-weather contact lenses
Q: I am thinking about getting some contact lenses for warm weather, but wondering about swimming and sports. Any advice on what to do or not do? […]