“If you propose to speak, always ask yourself, is it true, is it necessary, is it kind.” — Buddha In our family we have had some heavy-duty […]
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Getting excited for summer blockbusters
Summer’s almost here, which means film studios will start rolling out the tentpoles. “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” ushers in the onslaught Friday. And while blockbusters normally […]
Put on a good podcast while you work, play
I spent most of my Saturday listening to “S-Town.” The podcast by the producers of “Serial” and “This American Life” is an undeniably engaging true-life tale of […]
Resolutions take a different tack this year — sort of
Since about birth, I’ve made basically the same New Year’s resolution: Lose weight. Clearly, this does not make me at all unique, given that it seems about […]
No pet should suffer in the cold
When you follow as many animal rescue groups as I do on social media, you become pretty accustomed to seeing horrible things. On the morning I write […]
Who is the true No. 1 team in college football?
Things are starting to get exciting again. The College Football Playoff committee released its first set of rankings this week, and the poll was interesting, to say […]
Mon Health foundation accepting scholarship applications
MORGANTOWN — The Mon Health Medical Center Foundation is accepting applications through Feb. 15 for its 2018 Health Career Scholarships. Applications may be obtained through the Mon […]
6-vehicle accident closes I-68 for 2 hours
BRUCETON MILLS — The Bruceton Mills exit of I-68 westbound was closed for about two hours Feb. 5 after a six-vehicle accident near Mile Marker 19. West […]
Education means jobs
What does free education have to do with free enterprise? Many might think, “Nothing,” but a unanimous state Senate declared “Everything” last week. In a 34-0 vote, […]
Welcome to the street to recovery
Why not another sober house in Morgantown’s backyard? Last week, the “not welcome” mat was out at news of a recovery house moving onto South Park’s Grand […]
