In case you haven’t heard the good news, the excess levy for Monongalia County schools passed. When we spoke to Nancy Walker before the special election, she […]
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West Virginia likely past Delta case peak; ICU cases still on the rise
MORGANTOWN — For the first time in weeks, many of West Virginia’s COVID statistics are trending down. “It seems like we’re just holding, we’re in a hold […]
No CRT in W.Va., so why is GOP banning history?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s editorial continues from the editorial “Do lawmakers understand what they are banning?” published yesterday,Sept. 23. America is not as innocent and pure as the […]
Do lawmakers understand what they are banning?
Lawmakers should have to prove they understand the subject about which they are trying to pass legislation before that legislation can be enacted. If that were the […]
Mon’s schools keep vigilant against the virus
MORGANTOWN — Tuesday was a professional development day for Monongalia County educators. That meant classrooms were empty, as students had the day off — while principals and […]
Say “yes” to supporting our schools
On Saturday, there is a special election to decide to renew the Monongalia County Schools excess levy for another five years. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and […]
‘That’s why we’re trying to protect everybody’
These are the COVID numbers Donna Talerico doesn’t mind passing along. More than 1,250 employees of Monongalia County schools have been fully vaccinated to date in clinics […]
No school Wednesday in Mon over hurricane concerns
MORGANTOWN — The last of Hurricane Ida spiraled out over north-central West Virginia on Wednesday, and Monongalia County’s school buildings weathered the storm well – even if […]
It’s only right for all kids to get free meals
As horrible and horrifying as this pandemic has been, there have been a few silver linings. One of them is that Monongalia County Schools, for the first […]
W.Va. schools superintendent redefines ‘I Got Vaxxed’ campaign
West Virginia Schools Superintendent Clayton Burch gave a statewide homework assignment Friday – and all it entails is the rolling-up of one’s sleeve. Burch, who appeared at […]
