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People head off the beaten path to Belmont County

2023 was a year to remember in Belmont County! From the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival to the Belmont County Fair, to historic landmarks and museums, to our beautiful outdoor recreation areas, we welcomed thousands of visitors into Belmont County this past year. The tourism office is funded ...

Resolving not to really resolve anything at all

According to Merriam-Webster, the noun “resolution” means: “the act or process of resolving.” To “resolve” means: “to deal with successfully” or “to reach a firm decision about,” among other fine points of the strict definition of the word. New Year’s resolutions are ...

Powering up consumer savings with natural gas

Natural gas consumers can expect a 40% drop in home heating bills this winter, the West Virginia Public Service Commission recently confirmed. This, in its own right, is something worth celebrating, but it also speaks to the many ways local natural gas and oil development deliver for our state ...

Set and aim for emotional goals during 2024

Imagine you and I are having a drink at Starbucks a year from today. If 2024 was a great year for you, what will have happened? How are your relationships? Are people happy when they see you coming or happier when you leave? How is your health? Is it better or worse? Are you more fit? How is ...

Giving the gift of hope to loved ones and the world

Last weekend, our daughter Dannielle and her husband gave Lynnda and me a Christmas present. It was an overnight stay in Morgantown and tickets to the Charles Wesley Godwin concert downtown at the Met. I had never heard Charles’ music. Others obviously had. The place was sold out and the ...

The joy of bringing the spirit of Christmas to others

The spirit of Christmas came to Martins Ferry on Friday in the form of toys to bring joy to some of the youngest residents of our community. Beginning at 12:30 p.m. that day, The Times Leader office opened its doors to families with children age 10 and younger. At least an hour before we ...