Cumberland Times-News

Editorials

Editorials
  • Prevention Prevention

    The Allegany County Board of Health on Tuesday heard some alarming numbers involving overdoses involving drugs and alcohol. Fortunately, the group already has a plan to ease the situation.

    May 15, 2013 1 Photo

  • Financial gutting will damage school system

    I am writing in response to the Allegany County Commissioners’ efforts to cut local education spending to the lowest possible level allowed under state law.

    May 15, 2013

  • Cemetery organization plans events to mark Memorial Day

    This upcoming Memorial Day marks the 30th anniversary of the Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization (CHCO).

    May 15, 2013

  • Better fix it Better fix it

    The West Virginia Division of Highways should not give up on improving safety at the intersection of U.S. Route 220 and Stoney Run Road in Keyser merely because the intersection does not meet the state’s criteria for a traffic signal.

    May 14, 2013 1 Photo

  • That many? That many?

    Only about one in every four people trust the federal government, according to a recent Pew Research survey.
    We’re surprised that number isn’t close to zero.

    May 13, 2013 1 Photo

  • It’s time to ratify Equal Rights Amendment

     I have three words I want to say: “It is time.”
    By those three words, I am referring to passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).

    May 13, 2013

  • Preserve these things for future generations

    This is an open letter to the mayor of Cumberland and Allegany County commissioners:

    May 13, 2013

  • Courtesy Courtesy

    Aggravating as it may be for those who use the east-bound portion of Interstate 68 through Cumberland, the situation is survivable.

    May 12, 2013 1 Photo

  • Just do it Just do it

    It’s time for Cumberland city officials to admit failure and close the Baltimore Street underpass.

    May 11, 2013 1 Photo

  • Fight hunger Fight hunger

    Many of us try to do our part in helping food banks during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

    May 9, 2013 1 Photo