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Letters to the Editor

Reader urges Capito to stay committed

As someone whose brother passed away from pancreatic cancer, I’m urging Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to remain committed to providing increased funding for cancer research and prevention. Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the United States, with more than 2.1 million new cases expected ...

Reader: The climate movement needs you

So, you are concerned about the Climate Chrisi and are sure what to do about it. Know that you are not alone. Also know that the Climate Movement needs you, it needs everyone, to do everything we can to address this crisis. Here are some ideas: - Learn more about how our world is warming; the ...

Harman leader stepping away

Dear Members of the Harman community, It is with a full and grateful heart that I write to formally step down from my role as an advisor and advocate for Harman School and its future educational pathways. Serving in this capacity has been deeply meaningful to me. Harman is more than a place, ...

Babydog vs. data centers?

I frankly loved the innocent comedy of two juxtaposed stories. One was a detailed discussion of whether a former chairman of the Capitol Building Commission violated process and transparency on a Capitol mural project where the former governor's dog, “Babydog,” suddenly appeared in a ...

Why fight against economic growth?

I am writing to ask, why are some people upset that Dunkin' Donuts are coming to Elkins? Do people not see that we have businesses closing – CATO, Great Harvest, Fox's Pizza, to name a few. Have they not heard that we are losing two schools? Are they not aware that the population of the ...

WV native opposes Ridgeline facility

Developer of the Ridgeline Facility in Tucker County finally laid some cards on the table and confirmed what I feared. Ridgeline will be a game changer, and the mountaintop — with its beauty, history and recreation — will never be the same again. After months of secrecy, Fundamental Data ...