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Space Hero
August 28, 2012 TAKING ONE step is no big deal, unless it is on the moon. Neil Armstrong made that historic step on July 20, 1969. Many of us were riveted in front of our television sets watching the moment unfold. more »»
Race for PACE
August 27, 2012 AUTISM AWARENESS has never been at a higher level. Autism has spawned research, education and fundraising. The fundraising plays an integral role in enabling for enhanced education and research. more »»
Lance Armstrong
August 26, 2012 LANCE ARMSTRONG has left an indelible mark on society. To many, he is an American hero. Others view him as the greatest cyclist ever. Some think he is a cheat and liar. more »»
Special Square
August 24, 2012 SOMETIMES EVEN the best-laid plans can go awry. Case-in-point: Bridgeport's Monument Square. The Bridgeport Bridge was razed many months ago. more »»
Safer Courts
August 23, 2012 POTENTIAL TRAGEDY was averted earlier this week in a Belmont County courtroom. Hopefully, that near-miss is a wake-up call to Belmont County officials. more »»
King Football
August 22, 2012 AT LONG last, high school football in the Ohio Valley is just a day away. Four games are on tap Thursday night, two at Wheeling Island Stadium and two more at Harding Stadium in Steubenville. more »»
Pay the Police
August 20, 2012 WHAT DOES it take for Bellaire police officers to get a pay raise? That is the question that has gone on all too long in the All-American Town. more »»
Voting Hours
August 19, 2012 UNIFORMITY CAN be a good thing. Uniformity with expanded opportunities is even be better. The early voting issue in Ohio had been nothing short of an unbridled mess until Wednesday. more »»
OVAC Shrine
August 19, 2012 THE OHIO Valley Athletic Conference once again puts its best foot forward Saturday night with the enshrinement of the ninth class into its Hall of Fam. more »»
School Bells
August 19, 2012 This week, students from grade school to college are headed back to class for the 2012-13 school year. It may be hard to believe that summer break has come to an end already. more »»
Coal Friendly
August 13, 2012 COAL IS king, at least it was until Barack Obama entered the White House. The last three plus years has seen Obama and his administration drain much of the life out of the coal industry. more »»
Budget Picture
August 12, 2012 BELMONT COUNTY conducted its annual budget meeting Wednesday. As expected, it yielded mixed reviews. Good news and concern both could be gleaned from the financial session. That comes as no surpris. more »»
No Guarantees
August 10, 2012 THERE ARE some things you just can't guarantee, while there are others that should not be guaranteed. more »»
Failing Grade
August 8, 2012 THE INMATES are running the asylum. That may be a stretch but in three Ohio school districts we wonder who really is running the show. more »»
Family Fun
August 7, 2012 SCHOOL BELLS will be ringing in the very near future for Eastern Ohio students, some as early as next week. The resumption of classes signals the unofficial end of summer. more »»
Helping Others
August 6, 2012 HELPING OTHERS is one of the hallmarks of the Ohio Valley. That is born out on a regular basis throughout the area. The latest example of selfless caring is playing out in YTR country. more »»
Jobs Report
August 5, 2012 THE LATEST US jobs report released Friday yields two glimmers of hope: one for the national economy and the second for President Barack Obama's re-election bi. more »»
Tax Inequity
August 3, 2012 PAYING TAXES is a thorny subject for Americans. Along those same lines, tax breaks are a hot campaign issue between President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney. more »»
Steel Uncertainty
August 2, 2012 UNEASINESS SHROUDS the Ohio Valley steel industry like never before. Auctioning of RG Steel’s various plants commenced Tuesday. more »»
Killing Coal
August 1, 2012 BOB MURRAY wasn't crying wolf. The coal and energy mogul has warned of looming tough times for the mining industry. His words proved prophetic Tuesday afternoon. more »» |
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