There’s no pecking order to how the state responds to causes for concern. Be it roads, public health, the environment, education, elections, poverty, ethics and so on. […]
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City misguided on drag queens and the homeless
Morgantown garnered headlines that it certainly shouldn’t want to see again. Last week, the local library received angry phone calls and threats after some of the public […]
Keep dialogue with DOH between lines, not way up the road
It’s not a new idea, just a good one. Perhaps a brilliant one. Yet, ultimately such ideas often end up on a shelf because of one or […]
Massacred children’s families are entitled to their day in court
“Forces of opposition, bow down. You are single-handedly outnumbered.” That was one Remington Arms slogan for its AR-15 style Bushmaster rifle proclaimed in a marketing campaign. The […]
We cannot whistle a different tune based on complaint’s target
Whistleblowers don’t have the luxury of waiting until they’re out of the woods before blowing the whistle. Anyone who exposes secretive information or activity deemed illegal, unethical, […]
Runway project may determine where the authority could land
Morgantown Municipal Airport’s runway extension finally got cleared for takeoff last week. The $50 million project to add another 1,001 feet to the airport’s existing 5,199-feet runway […]
VA should go above and beyond its duty to nation’s veterans
Scandals that come at the expense of veterans at VA medical centers are nothing new. Most veterans learn fast that their service is often met with a […]
City need not reach its low point before finding way forward
Water always find a way through or around any obstacle. Unlike people, who can hinder or outright impede the best plans of engineers and public officials. Which […]
Desperate industry calls for desperate rules and minions
It’s never socially acceptable to speak ill of someone or something in the immediate aftermath of their demise. But every time we shush ourselves about the coal […]
Everyone needs to look at report card for public schools
Kids are not the only ones who sometimes think hiding the truth is the easiest way to handle a problem. Take for example the latest National Report […]