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Regulation a necessity for pipeline safety
December 13, 2012 A massive gas pipeline explosion in Kanawha County on Tuesday destroyed four homes, damaged five others and shut down Interstate 77 for a time. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. more »»
Updating open meeting laws a tricky business
December 12, 2012 Some public officials are just like children: Tell them what the rules are and it is just a matter of time before they devise loopholes to get around them. more »»
Crisis plans allow schools to cope with harsh reality
December 11, 2012 We would prefer not to think about terrible things happening at or near our schools, simply because we don’t like to think about our children being in danger. more »»
Trouble in Whoville
December 8, 2012 Perhaps someone has confused our lovely city of Elkins with one as equally picturesque: Whoville. It appears there is a Grinch afoot, and he or she is trying to steal Christmas from our downtown. more »»
Violent events shock but must lead to change
December 7, 2012 Residents were horrified by a nightmarish situation in the Coalton area Tuesday, as a woman was shot multiple times by her ex-husband, who was then shot and killed during a standoff with police. more »»
Truth about firing needs to come out
December 6, 2012 Claims former state school Superintendent Jorea Marple was fired because she objected to conflicts of interest involving West Virginia Board of Education members need to be addressed as quickly as... more »»
‘Home rule’ worked well in experiment
December 5, 2012 Limited “home rule” seems to have worked well for a few cities involved in a five-year experiment by the West Virginia Legislature. more »»
Keeping the legacy of Simms alive
December 4, 2012 At Saturday’s memorial service for Roy Simms, family and friends of the late Elkins sports legend and youth mentor said time and time again that his favorite saying was, “I am blessed. more »»
Rights of landowners should be considered
December 3, 2012 Most gas companies try to work with the owners of land on which they set up rigs to drill for natural gas and oil. more »»
State Board meeting made issues messier
December 1, 2012 The West Virginia Board of Education — the regulatory body for schools in the Mountain State — sure has a lot to learn. more »»
Feds should punish people found at fault
November 30, 2012 After Alpha Natural Resources bought the Massey Energy Co. more »»
Barbour BOE should seek answers now
November 29, 2012 Alarming news reports have surfaced about a possible $778,000 discrepancy within the Barbour County school syste. more »»
School reform should be left up to states
November 28, 2012 With the national debt and its many related issues moving to the top of both President Barack Obama’s and Congress’ agendas, matters such as education reform probably will receive little attention... more »»
State Board wise to be sure firing was legal
November 27, 2012 State superintendents of schools keep their jobs only at “the will and pleasure” of the West Virginia Board of Education, according to the state constitution. more »»
Accessibility to all still a crucial issue
November 24, 2012 Perhaps the most well-known line in our country’s Declaration of Independence is this immortal edict: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. more »»
Boos and Applause for Nov. 24
November 24, 2012 — Applause to the city of Elkins and the Elkins-Randolph County YMCA for treating the community to a belated but well-received Halloween party. more »»
Best holiday blessings offered to all
November 21, 2012 On Thursday, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. Many will spend the day feasting around a table filled with bounty and in the company of family and friends. more »»
Questions still to be answered about decision
November 20, 2012 It appears the dust has not yet settled after the state Board of Education’s sudden — and unexpected — 5-2 decision to fire state school Superintendent Jorea Marple late last week. more »»
Antibiotics pose problems
November 19, 2012 When West Virginians talk about the state’s drug problem, the focus often is on heroin, marijuana, prescription painkillers, “bath salts” and similar substances. more »»
Help Santa find his way to children
November 17, 2012 The Inter-Mountain is partnering with Toys for Tots to help ensure Santa will find his way to local children whose families could use a little help this holiday season. more »» |
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