By John Samsell We already know why a chunk of Maryland is stuck inside West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. It was obtained in a dispute that went on […]
Opinion
It’s not pretty, but Mazey gets credit for trying something new
Through the first three games of the Big 12 tournament, WVU baseball coach Randy Mazey used 14 pitchers to cover 26 innings. That is kind of an […]
Policies ensure strife, not long-lasting peace
Jamal Mustafa, Morgantown I applaud the piece written by Nathan Feldman (DP-May 20) about the recent massacre of innocent Palestinians during the opening of U.S. Embassy in […]
Road developments encouraging, but big issues still outstanding
We may not be able to change some of the roads we’re on. But it’s imperative that those we can change become a priority. Fortunately, local officials, […]
Keep the ‘poo’ out of the pool
By Mary Wade Triplett, Monongalia County Health Department “Have a great summer!” “Where are you going on vacation?” “Road trip!” Memorial Day weekend is the official start […]
Time nation, not NRA called shots; add liability insurance to proposals for curbing incidents of horrific gun violence
In the past, we might have jumped the gun on mass shootings. Perhaps it was too soon to discuss these tragedies directly after they happen. Emotions were […]
Opening week of college football season has much to offer
Thursday marked an important date for those who can’t wait for fall Saturdays: 100 days until the WVU football team kicks off its season in Charlotte, N.C., […]
Working for the lasting meaning of the ‘Rosies’
Anne Montague, Thanks! Plain and Simple Inc., Charleston Jim Bissett’s article “Aging Rosies Tell Their Riveting Stories” on Mother’s Day was excellent. He captured the importance of […]
What is school thinking with this assignment?
Pastor Terry Hagedorn, Arthurdale A West Virginia parent, Rich Penkoski, was displeased to see his 7th grade daughter bring home a “calligraphy” assignment that asked students to […]
Don’t make it harder for state workers to do job
Steven Knudsen, Morgantown Most people are familiar with the phrase First do no harm.” Applicable to doctors, it’s time to apply it to state workers who use […]
