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Local Columns

‘RINO’ Accusations Are Already Flying

My friend, Wheeling radio legend Howard Monroe, had me on The Watchdog Morning Show last week to talk about the U.S. Senate race. A couple of his listeners had complained that Howard was dedicating too much time to talking about the race and how they were getting burnt out from hearing about ...

Manchin Must Keep Saying ‘No’ to Federal Asset Tax

Congress once again must take action to increase the debt ceiling while the federal government grapples with the nation’s ever-growing deficit. The debate on how best to right our fiscal ship continues to swirl while our economy remains challenging. But some of the ideas coming out of ...

The Biden Administration Must Embrace Domestic Mining

Americans are starting to see the results of the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed by President Biden in 2021. Federal projects are now upgrading America’s transit systems and power grids, including a proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations. However, there’s a ...

Let the Mud Fly in West Virginia Senate Race

Judging by the crowd Thursday evening at The Greenbrier Resort, Gov. Jim Justice is heading into the 2024 Republican primary for U.S. Senate with a lot of support. It was notable that U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, ranked number five in the Senate Republican leadership, and U.S. Sen. Lindsey ...

Marshall Memo: Numerous Events at the Strand; Making History; and Strings

As usual a number of upcoming events will be taking place during May through July at the Strand Theatre in Moundsville. Starting off at 7 p.m., on May 2 will be Seniors Palette to Pen Showcase which will be free and open to the public. The Balloonatic & Safety Last silent films ...