One of the most important jobs we as American citizens have is letting our voices be heard at the ballot box. In order for us to do that, we rely on the poll workers who help make each of those polling places operate without a hitch. Yet elections officials around the Ohio Valley are ...
Well, it’s inescapable — autumn is knocking at our door. Not only have daytime temperatures become much more comfortable, but some evenings are now positively chilly. They dry snap has ended with a few rain showers, further relieving the oppressive conditions of late summer. And, ...
When the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, you know it’s fall event season in Belmont County. Our hillsides transform into a canvas of color, our towns fill with the aroma of seasonal treats, and our communities come alive with festivals that celebrate the best of small-town ...
Dear Editor, I’ve lived in the Ohio River Valley for 70 years, in both Jefferson and Harrison Counties. For decades the residents of the Ohio Valley have been paying for the aftermath of extractive industries. That “beautiful clean coal” Trump refers to took lives, and left a legacy of ...
Last week Lynnda and I attended the West Virginia Chamber’s annual Business Summit at The Greenbrier. The Business Summit is an annual three-day event put on by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Attendees are a Who’s Who of the West Virginia Business Community. Business leaders from ...
As political chatter raises questions about vaccines and legal requirements for them, some news close to home should remind us of their importance. According to the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department, a measles outbreak was confirmed in the county on Aug. 29. Three children from ...