Last session, a bill was introduced to the legislature requiring state institutions to buy at least 20 percent fresh produce from in-state farms. It didn’t make it […]
Opinion
Legislators in DOH’s District 4 need to meet on plan for improvements
We know, we know. Enough about the DOH already, please. But the Division of Highways is only indirectly related to the premise of this argument. Last week, […]
Area needs to take right turn on road repair
By Micah Weglinski Ask anyone around town what the No. 1 concern is for our area, and roads will rank at the top of the list. TRIP, […]
The cost well worth having a chaplain in Congress
Steven Knudsen, Morgantown John Crisp makes the appealing argument that religion and government don’t mix (DP-Tuesday May 1) and therefore Congress shouldn’t even have a chaplain. He […]
Needs of citizens suffer as result of $2.2M for square
Larry Nelson, Morgantown I have performed on the Monongalia Courthouse Square. There have been concerts, patriotic events and political rallies. People gathered there. It was the people’s […]
Why not charge to run candidate testimonials
Les Wylie, Morgantown It seems that for every election cycle we have involving voters in Monongalia County, we see testimonial letters in the opinion page of The […]
Chiropractic care can help with ear infections
Q: Can a chiropractor really help with chronic ear infections? A: An ear infection, and the resultant painful buildup of fluid in the ear, is the most […]
Another spring is in the air
By John Samsell Spring in Morgantown may be remembered by actions of citizens more than 25 years ago. For at least two years of plantings took place […]
State’s mercy rule needs to be put down
As the University High softball team closed in on an eight-run lead in the third inning of a sectional matchup last week, I could feel my day […]
Attendance not the only sign of baseball’s present
We’ve visited problems within baseball a couple times so far this season, from pace of play to the length of the Major League season, so might as […]