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We Really Do Try
September 8, 2012 I knocked St. Joseph’s head off this week and things went downhill from there. I accidentally tipped over the statue of the Holy Family that sits on my desk at work. more »»
Wasted Cash Could Have Finished W.Va. Road
September 7, 2012 An alarming story made news a few weeks ago. It said that last summer’s political squabbling over raising the federal debt limit cost our government more than a billion bucks. more »»
Standing Between Us and Evil
September 2, 2012 Mistakes come easily to most of us. Most of the time, less than perfect is all right. If we make error in the newspaper, we can run a correction the next day. more »»
Firm to Get Involved With Community
September 2, 2012 Shortly after acquiring Caiman Energy some five months ago, Williams Partners (Ohio Valley Midstream) made it known that it was looking for office space, and working with the Regional Economic... more »»
It’s Belmont County Fair Time! Weak Isaac Heads This Way
September 2, 2012 From sunrise to sunset — and usually a few hours after dark — a dedicated group of men and women have been working feverishly the past few weeks finishing new additions, adding new attractions and... more »»
Will the Young Be Fooled Again?
September 1, 2012 One reason Barack Obama was so popular among young people four years ago was his reinforcement of the self-esteem message so many of them had been indoctrinated with as children. more »»
Tell Them Thanks
September 1, 2012 She used to call them “my boys.” That’s an odd term for grown men who carry weapons at their sides and drive patrol cars and arrest criminals. more »»
They Shot Video, But Didn’t Call
August 26, 2012 A couple of Steubenville High School students are under arrest, accused of raping a girl. Others may have been involved, I’m told. more »»
Cost of Freedom Continues Today
August 26, 2012 The Ohio Valley Cost of Freedom Tribute will be wrapping up today. more »»
Court Security Restored; Bennett Keeps Staff, Public Informed
August 26, 2012 When Eastern Division Court Judge John Vavra rapped his gavel to open Thursday’s session at the new courthouse in Bellaire, there was an armed man standing right next to him. more »»
Why Is This Man Smiling?
August 19, 2012 There’s nothing as wonderful as being a grandparent, I’ve been told. Often, after I ask why that is so, friends will try to explain it, then stop, smile, and assure me, “You’ll see.” Well, yes. more »»
Cost of Freedom Event This Week
August 19, 2012 Several displays along with special events will be included in the Ohio Valley Cost of Freedom exhibit which arrives in Moundsville on Wednesday afternoon. more »»
Belmont County Gets First Casino Gambling Tax Check
August 19, 2012 A St. more »»
Can Big Government Be Beaten?
August 18, 2012 “Where are you working now?” a man behind me asked a friend he apparently hadn’t seen in awhile. “Kammer, which they’re going to close,” the friend replied. more »»
Home, Not So Sweet Home
August 18, 2012 For every expert opinion, for every politician’s viewpoint on the subject, for even the casual observer, the question remains unanswered for many: Is the recession over? When I see the parking lot... more »»
Asking More From Education at Every Level
August 13, 2012 I was recently asked to respond to questions regarding a supposedly innovative set of programs offered in eight states designed to accelerate early graduation for high school students. more »»
‘Wake Up’ For Military Tribute
August 11, 2012 Although the Ohio Valley Cost of Freedom Memorial & Tribute which will be coming to Moundsville Aug. 22-26 will be able to be viewed 24 hours a day, reveille will be sounded he mornings of Aug. more »»
No Room at Inns; Belmont County ‘Inherits’ Piece of Land
August 11, 2012 When Carl Sparks arrived in Belmont County with a 7-man work crew from Evansville, Ind. more »»
McGraw Is an Ally of Obama
August 11, 2012 For many years, despite his enormous unpopularity among most West Virginians, state Attorney General Darrell McGraw has managed to stay in office — barely — thanks to the strength of the renowned... more »»
Common Sense Is Needed
August 11, 2012 The first few days were pretty miserable on the feet. I usually wound up with blisters on my heels from the stiff school shoes rubbing against the heels of my worn knee sock. more »» |
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