Working to mend a broken fence
For some Democrats, especially the party's faithful, Friday's joint appearance of their likely nominee Barack Obama and his former rival Hillary Clinton has got to be welcomed news. The campaign left both camps bruised. The healing started when Clinton announced her support of Obama, but Friday’s joint appearance by the two former rivals might give Obama some momentum through the summer. On the other hand, the rift might not be bridged by whom it counts – Clinton's supporters. The primaries were particularly ugly for the Democrats. It exposed some potential weaknesses in the delegate system of nominating candidates. While it could be argued that the splitting of delegates proportionally might be a more open process that brings out more voters, it also has it's drawbacks, like we've witnessed this past cycle. Nobody expected the primaries to run until almost the very end of the process, which did give Republican John McCain a bit of a head start on the race.
» Full StoryFriday the 13th
I AM not a superstitious person by nature.
I do not throw salt over my shoulders and I’ve spilt pepper and not had an argument with a friend as a result.
Benefitting from a heritage-based education
IN 1987, the National Council for Preservation Education issued a report titled “A Heritage at Risk” which attempted to bring to the attention of educators that students lacked basic knowledge about our “American Heritage.
» Full StoryGrant funding boosts local schools
BUCKEYE LOCAL and Martins Ferry are two Eastern Ohio school districts that experienced a most profitable week.
Buckeye officials got the word that they will be the recipients of some $1.2 million.
America celebrating 232nd birthday
HAPPY Birthday, America!
On Friday, we celebrate Independence Day, and our beloved United States of America will observe its 232nd birthday. There will be fireworks displays, picnics and parades throughout the Ohio Valley.
Go early to enjoy what market offers
THE FIRST rule of the farmers’ markets is you don’t talk about the farmers’ markets.
All right that’s the rule for “Fight Club,” but one I almost wish really existed for the farmers’ market.
St. C. Fireworks
Vince Villanova Big Band
Relay for Life - Wintersville
Beast of East
Hummingbird
Corpus Christi 5K
New Wheeling Council
4-H Kids