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Opinion.

Tick season is upon us

Editorials

If the thought of creepy crawlies sends shivers down your spine, fair warning: Tick season is upon us. According to a report by Ohio’s Country Journal, experts are seeing a shift in the number and species of ticks here; and many bring health concerns with them. “We’re seeing changes ...

Leave wildlife alone

Editorials

It’s late spring in Eastern Ohio, and the region’s non-human residents seem to be thriving. It seems that everywhere you look, you can see examples of the wildlife that help make this region a beautiful place to live. Over the past week or so, people living in and visiting St. Clairsville ...

Walking around Belmont for the health of it

Columns

With the arrival of spring and the tasks it brings, I noticed that I felt a bit more out of shape this year than I did last spring, so I decided to do something about it. Along with watching what I eat more closely, drinking healthier beverages and skipping the sodas, I decided that I wanted ...

Fantasy is fun at Disney, but it’s not for leaders

Columns

Lynnda and I are married 50 years this month. We decided to do a second honeymoon this month at our Happy Place, Walt Disney World. Just us. No children or grandchildren on this trip. We have a special dinner planned for the California Grill atop the Contemporary Resort Hotel. Disney is a place ...

Reply to DEI description letter

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, A reply to Bill Bryant’s Letter to the Editor in The Times Leader supporting DEI (AKA Critical Race Theory, Cultural Marxism). He describes DEI as: “It’s a framework and set of principles that many organizations and institutions are adopting to promote fair treatment and ...

TDS

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is truly amazing the number of people suffering from TDS, including a couple of the letter writers here! One continues to refer to President Trump’s approval rating. These are the same polls that said Trump WOULD NEVER win the election, but as we know he did with historic ...