I have always been an avid reader — probably not a surprise, given my vocation. These days, though, most of the reading that I do is for work, not for pleasure. There was a recent exception to that pattern, however, when I had the rare opportunity to read a book that is unique in two ways ...

Spring is a wonderful time to explore Belmont County! Don’t miss a chance to get outside and enjoy the wonder of spring — when nature comes back alive! It’s when blooming flowers, green meadows, chirping birds and sunshine fill our souls with joy. And just like those spring flowers, ...

A challenging week. Another tragic school shooting, the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, U.S.-China tensions high, storms blew through our area damaging property and knocking out power. A newly released Wall Street Journal poll found patriotism, religious faith, having children and other ...

This is a magical time of year for me — and in more ways than one. Every spring, I feel restored and revived when the days become longer and the temperatures begin to rise. I love getting outdoors to see the signs of spring — whether I take a walk around the neighborhood or a drive across ...

Imagine a country the same size as the USA with four times the population. That nation would be India. In 2022 India had over 1.4 billion people. A lot of mouths to feed. Shale Crescent USA’s president, Nathan Lord, just returned from India where he spoke at the India Chemical Conference ...

Our trade remedy laws are critical to protecting Ohio businesses and their workers from foreign competitors who cheat the rules and cheat Ohioans out of work. And we have taken important steps to reform those trade enforcement laws over the last few years. My original Leveling the Playing ...