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Editorials

Hard Work Pays Off For Students

As we progress through life, one of the true joys is seeing the children of our friends, neighbors and fellow community members succeed. There has been much to celebrate in that regard over the past few days, as nine local high school and college students have been lauded for their academic ...

Prepare for End of Aid

You can’t unbake a cake, we all know that. When the “cake” is part of the bureaucracy, it’s not always possible even to scrape off all the icing. But West Virginia will have to try, as May 11 approaches and the federal disaster declaration related to COVID-19 expires. When former ...

A Love of Reading in Ohio

An initiative championed by Gov. Mike DeWine may be among the most important for Ohioans. The Governor’s Children’s Initiative will develop a program to recognize schools demonstrating strong implementation of the best instructional practices aligned to the Science of Reading, and where ...

Getting Residents Back on the Job

You’ve heard the term batted about for a while now, but the U.S. is still in the midst of the “Great Resignation,” according to economics experts. “Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs each month, even in the face of high inflation,” WalletHub reports. “The incentives ...

Come Celebrate Benwood Park

It’s no secret that our Ohio Valley has some of the best community parks to be found. From nationally known venues such as Oglebay Park to the small parks found in every town and neighborhood, there’s always somewhere to go for a fun, safe, family friendly outing. One of those parks is ...

Stem Contagion’s Spread

It seems we are getting regular updates about the most recent infectious worry to enter the Buckeye State. Though it can be a little frightening, it is always better to be informed. A recent example comes in the form of a recently discovered species of fungus called Candida auris, which is ...