Linda Newcome, Masontown I am starting to understand the idea of “fake news” and the harm it can do to others. Recently, the front pages of The […]
Opinion
Amendment 1 denies tax dollars for abortions
Dana Leech, Morgantown The letter to the editor by Susan Bonasso (DP-Sunday) in regard to Amendment 1 is false. She states that if it passes in November […]
Attacks on free and independent press serve to undermine democracy, vilify journalists
This editorial is no shot heard around the world. However, like that historic shot in 1775, it originated in the greater Boston area in response to bullying. […]
There’s no place like home for health care: U.S. News gives WVU Medicine top ratings
Ever get the idea that everyone ends up at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital eventually? Of course, that’s everyone who lives in the greater Morgantown area and throughout […]
Try to miss one pothole and you hit two more
Elizabeth Jeffrey, Morgantown Please do something about our secondary road (Monongalia County Route 43) — Pleasant Valley Road. I’ve called the Division of Highways I don’t know […]
Time city took a stand against most plastic
Kathryn Williamson, Morgantown A recent National Geographic magazine cover features an iceberg-looking shape in the ocean, but on closer inspection you can see it’s actually just a […]
Gov. Justice sightings at Capitol last week encouraging despite motives and tirades
Most of us always wished he would stop in at the office more often. Or at least post some kind of regular office hours when to expect […]
Artist reclaims West Virginia coal for jewelry
By Aldona Bird Coal runs deep in our part of Appalachia, in our mountains and in our culture. While many of us are starting to seek more […]
Community colleges essential to any new model for higher education
A key ingredient to our state’s economic transition is a better prepared workforce. If West Virginia ever hopes to attract businesses, it must be able to deliver […]
There’s always room for still more eateries
By Paula J. Bretz There are many advantages to living in Morgantown if you like to eat, especially if you crave an occasional break from traditional fare. […]
