Dear Editor, The Ohio Valley Black Heritage Festival Committee, originator of the Rib & Chicken Cook-Off, thanks all of the people who attended this year’s cook-off event. A special thanks is extended to our sponsors who, without their support, the festival would not be possible. ...

Dear Editor, The subject title (re: Kids), is from the early TV show hosted by Art Linkletter. The show was true to its name, and Art was wonderful making it work. He also interviewed the elderly. On one occasion the popular TV show(s) host visited a rest home (titled of the day) and ...

Dear Editor, Hard times make strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create hard times. Welcome to modern America. We may be the weakest generation that has ever walked the earth. By weakest, I mean from baby boomers all the way to the current generation ...

Out the window the flag waves, It steals my attention as I pray. What could you say that we haven’t heard before ? Then I heard the gospel once more. America the brave sent as your symbol I wave. Moved by the wind, neither are caught, I represent your freedom bought. Men ...

Dear Editor, The last year has been a struggle. Lockdowns, restrictions, job losses, foreclosures and bankruptcies have crippled our economy. Then there’s the physical toll ­— rises in addiction, depression and domestic abuse. It’s time for us to rebuild, but to start that process ...

Dear Editor, It is so nice Joe Biden is smart. His “Kill ’em With Kindness” is brilliant. Russia likes him for the okay on the Euro pipeline and not retaliating for cyber attacks. China likes him (and his family) for friendly forgiveness of pandemic and a bunch of stuff he ...