MORGANTOWN — On Tuesday, Donna Talerico, the deputy superintendent of Monongalia County’s school district, said she and other officials were awaiting direction from the state on masking […]
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Delta brings masks back into fashion
As effective as the COVID-19 vaccines have been, the pandemic has taken an unfortunate turn in recent weeks. New cases and hospitalizations are no longer in decline […]
Mixed messages causing mask confusion
by David Zurawik After almost a year and a half, here we are stuck in the middle again on COVID-19, masks and how best to keep ourselves […]
Mountain Line halves distancing requirement, masks still mandatory
MORGANTOWN — The Mountain Line Transit Authority voted on Wednesday to cut social-distancing requirements on its buses from 6 to 3 feet. Mountain Line CEO Dave Bruffy […]
Mon Schools waives mask requirement for summer – but will staff COVID disinfecting crews for fall
Mon County students getting ready for band camp and football practice this summer will be able to show their faces – for now, at least. The district […]
July 4 letters to the editor
Elementary students need to wear masks For the past 15 months, West Virginians have banded together to drive our COVID-19 infection and death rates down. We have […]
Mon Commission updates mask policy, receives tower update
The masks came off during Wednesday’s Monongalia County Commission meeting — literally. All three commissioners removed their masks a couple minutes into the session, following a policy […]
It’s a busy day here in West Virginia
It’s a big day in the Mountain State. Today is: West Virginia Day Father’s Day “The Great Unmasking” the first vaccine lottery winners announced and the beginning […]
No outdoor masks for kids
Mayssa Abuali and Amy Beck We are living in a modern dystopia when, in the name of science, adults enjoy life unmasked while young children are masked; […]
Gov. Justice wants us to party on Sunday
Governor Jim Justice said there are a lot of reasons to celebrate this Sunday. June 20th will mark the state’s 158th birthday and it is Father’s Day. […]
