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Thanks for support

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. Sponsors include Wheeling-Ohio County CVB, Walmart, Riesbeck’s Food Markets, WesBanco Bank, Rich & Shirley’s Quickprint, West Virginia Division of Culture & History, Carenbauer Distributing Corporation, Fitzsimmons Law Firm, Kroger, Ohio County Commission, and Wheeling National Heritage. Bill ...

Gospel of our Flag

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 determined look forward to future leaving behind bonds of another master, Saying that freedom is not a vice, freedom is a choice. Jesus saved this land for last, To show the world freedom’s best. Some think we don’t know how good we have it but we see that flag and look above it. As Jesus ...

Kids say the darnedest things

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 greeted the elderly guests. Upon approaching a 93 years of age resident, he kindly bent over to the wheelchair confined lady and with his famous grin, asked the ol’ gal, “Do you know who I am ?” She quickly replied, “No, but if you ask the fine looking young gentlemen at the desk over ...

A look at the weakest generation

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 that is in its teens and early 20s. I recently studied four categories that our modern lives are divided into. 1. We are all little kings. There has never been a time in history where all of us, from the poorest American to the richest, live exponentially better than those of the past. They ...

Happy Independence Day

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 we needed to break the chains of government overreach. That’s what I’ve spent the first six months in office doing. Now, let me invite you behind-the-scenes to explain how. Two bills were introduced in the legislature empowering us to rescind orders by the governor or director of health. ...

Have a fun but respectful Fourth

Dear Editor, With the Fourth of July nearing, Phantom Fireworks encourages its friends and customers to be considerate of your neighbors when using fireworks. We often get so caught up in the excitement and entertainment of fireworks lighting up the sky that we can forget the noise and lights may have an adverse effect on some people and animals. Phantom Fireworks asks you to be courteous to your neighbors. Communicate with them. Notify your neighbors before shooting your fireworks to allow them to prepare themselves and to enjoy your show. Phantom also asks that you respect your ...