As voters head out to cast their ballots today, each voting location will be staffed by dedicated individuals who make free and fair elections possible — the poll workers. Those who vote regularly likely will notice that the faces of those handing them their ballots and providing assistance ...
Our region is no stranger to natural disasters and other emergencies. And, as federal officials tell states more frequently that they are on their own after flooding and catastrophic storms, the assistance we can expect is changing. But while states such as West Virginia, Arkansas and ...
Tuesday is a primary/special Election Day in Ohio — an easy one to miss amid the political excitement in the months following last fall’s general election. But it is important all the same. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. (Thank you, poll workers). If you filled out an ...
Apparently, the grass in Belmont has completely recovered from last year’s drought. Nobody was happier than I was to see the grass everywhere turn green again this spring. The dry, brown, straw-like stuff that covered lawns across the region by last fall was pretty concerning. Not only ...
As summer nears and calendars begin filling with weekend getaways, community festivals, and family road trips, it’s the perfect time to recognize a vital force driving local prosperity: tourism. While often associated with leisure, hospitality, and scenic views, the tourism industry is far ...
Recently, I had a conversation with a friend from India. Shale Crescent USA is working with his company now for over seven years. They expanded to the Ohio Valley and have already created hundreds of construction jobs. They will be operational in the near future. I asked, “What has been ...