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Does He Like Nation He Leads?
November 4, 2012 Remember what first lady Michelle Obama said in 2008, when it seemed her husband might become president? “For the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country because it feels like hope is... more »»
Book Has Stories Of Local Veterans
November 4, 2012 Volume III of Marshall County Patriots & Heroes will be available from 4-6 p.m. more »»
Voters Cast Ballots in Record Numbers in Belmont County
November 4, 2012 Record-breaking levels have been reached in Belmont County in this presidential election year. For the first time ever, voters will have an opportunity to vote on a Sunday. more »»
It’s Not Been Easy
November 3, 2012 Well, here I am again. It’s been nearly four years since I last wrote to you, Mr. President. I guess we’ve all been too busy to really stay in touc. more »»
That Giant Sucking Sound Comes From Washington
October 29, 2012 We seldom have a direct vote or voice in setting our levels of taxation. more »»
It’s Democrat vs. Democrat
October 27, 2012 In some ways this is one of the strangest elections I recall in some time at the state level in West Virginia. more »»
Red Kettles Have Gone Online
October 27, 2012 The Moundsville Salvation Army for the first time this year will be able to receive monetary gifts online. The program is known as Online Red Kettle. more »»
Don’t Let It Happen To You
October 27, 2012 The shirt off her back. That’s what she would give you if you just asked. But, they didn’t ask, they took. One week ago today, my mother, sister and brother awoke to a terrifying nightmar. more »»
More Than 10,000 Already Voted; Seniors Program to Change
October 27, 2012 More than 20 percent of Belmont County’s registered voters have already cast their ballots in the Nov. 6 general election and the votes are still pouring in at the board of elections office in St. more »»
War on Coal Has Gone International
October 21, 2012 Thoughtful, informed Americans are well aware President Barack Obama’s war on coal is a reality. What they may not realize is that, in a sense, it’s a world war. more »»
Youths Helping Plan for the Future
October 21, 2012 Members of Moundsville City Council were very pleased last weekend when several John Marshall High School students choose to become involved with the West Virginia University Community Design Team... more »»
Festive Celebration to Mark Completion of Mall Renovation
October 21, 2012 Nov. 10 is “D-Day” at the Ohio Valley Mall. more »»
Increasing Medicaid Coverage
October 20, 2012 Since mid-summer, W.Va. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has been trying to find out just what it is that “Obamacare,” the national health care law, requires our state to d. more »»
Getting Off The Sidelines
October 20, 2012 Some people really enjoy being invited to a big game to stand on the sidelines and watch all the action. Not me. I’d rather watch from the stands. more »»
ODOT Seeking to Give Up Operation of I-70 Tourist Center
October 14, 2012 Belmont County tourism officials will be presented with a proposal for taking over ownership and staffing of the Travelers Information Center on I-70 west of St. more »»
Republicans Making a Comeback
October 13, 2012 I don’t belong to an organized political party, goes the old joke — I’m a Democrat. For some time in West Virginia, that would have been more appropriate for Republicans. more »»
It’s No Game Show
October 13, 2012 Please enter your password. Again I’m asked for this minor piece of information before I can proceed with an online transaction. The trouble is, I do not remember my passwor. more »»
Cracking Down On ‘Fat Cats’
October 7, 2012 Class warfare has been around for centuries. It is not an invention of modern politicians, though some of them are trying hard to perfect the technique as an election campaign strategy. more »»
Christmas Plans Already Being Made
October 7, 2012 Received some pre-Christmas press releases this past week! One provided the information that the Moundsville Salvation Army is accepting applications for bell ringer employment, with applications t... more »»
Second Retirement ‘For Real’; Voting Off to a Fast Start
October 7, 2012 It didn’t take long for voters in Belmont County to take advantage of the opportunity to cast ballots in person for the Nov. 6 general electio. more »» |
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