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Local Columns

Israel-Hamas War: It’s Time for a Second Look

Early in the Israel-Hamas War (Oct. 17, 2023) I analyzed the conflict according to the traditional norms of the Catholic just war theory: 1.) a defensive war in response to armed aggression 2.) undertaken as the last resort 3.) with a reasonable prospect of success 4.) and likely ...

Credit Card Competition Act Hurts Economic Growth

Economic development has always been near and dear to my heart. Helping our economy grow strong is one of the reasons I ran for the West Virginia House of Delegates, and it is something that I take very seriously. Sometimes expanding our economy means that I must support state bills and ...

Marshall Memo: Success at the Strand; Support; and Pre-K Registration

This past year, the Strand Theatre in Moundsville was highlighted with programming opportunities, facility upgrades and continued community collaborations resulting in over 4,500 attending events there. The Strand benefited from numerous safety upgrades to the fly space above the stage, and ...

New Year Clouds Crystal Ball In Charleston

Well, here we are. It is 2024 and I’m heading into the new year kind of blind. It’s natural to try to make some predictions or express some expectations when a new year approaches, but when it comes to West Virginia politics I find it hard to see what the future holds. As a reporter, I ...

Marshall Memo: Looking Forward to 2024; Movies; and ‘A Night To Shine’

Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Chairman Scott Reager expressed deep appreciation to members as 2023 concludes. He also expresses a heartfelt thank you to corporate sponsors, including WesBanco, WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital and Main Street Bank, along with the diverse sponsors ...

Powering Up Consumer Savings With Natural Gas

Natural gas consumers can expect a 40% drop in home heating bills this winter, the West Virginia Public Service Commission recently confirmed. This, in its own right, is something worth celebrating, but it also speaks to the many ways local natural gas and oil development deliver for our state ...