We’re feeling introspective this Independence Day. Certainly, we’re excited for the community parades and events and the fireworks displays after dark. (Hopefully our introspection is the only […]
Tag: fourth of july
Plenty of ways to celebrate July 4 in NCWV
From fireworks to 5Ks — there will be plenty of ways to celebrate America’s 248th birthday in north-central West Virginia this year. Kicking off the holiday week, […]
Editorial Encore: 247 years of trying to deliver on ideals
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s editorial has been adapted from one that was originally published July 4, 2021. “Our country is not the only thing to which we owe […]
City of Morgantown a no-fly zone for fireworks
For many, the culmination of America’s Independence Day is the bright colors and thunderous boom of fireworks after the sun sets. For those planning on launching their […]
Authority expects nearly 1.5M drivers on turnpike for holiday period
The West Virginia Parkways Authority is prepared for another busy Fourth of July travel period on the West Virginia Turnpike. An estimated 1.355 million vehicle transactions are […]
Fireworks set for 10 p.m. July 1 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
Start your celebration of July 4 today in Morgantown at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park. “We are excited to have a patriotic program that celebrates our nation’s independence,” […]
Fireworks cause “a sizable impact” on the environment
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Fourth of July: a holiday of grilling, swimming, parades — and fireworks. Behind the colorful explosions and American flags, though, can be greenhouse gases, […]
July 18 letters to the editor
McKinley misleads on clean energy claims I read with great astonishment The Dominion Post article (DP-07-11-21) based on an interview with Rep. David McKinley; he can obfuscate […]
Celebrate the good; recognize the bad
“Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists not in waving […]
Grill safely this 4th of July
At some point during this Fourth of July weekend, Ryan Walther will probably be behind a grill, cooking up some steaks or burgers and maybe some veggies […]
