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Opinion

Working To Advance West Liberty University’s Mission

Local Columns

Two years ago, my wife Susanne and I arrived on the West Liberty University Hilltop, excited about the opportunity to become part of this community. We felt genuinely at home right away because of the warm welcome we received. Since then, I have enjoyed working with the faculty, staff, ...

Remembering TJ’s

Editorials

The announcement Thursday that TJ’s Sports Garden would be closing its doors on July 31 was met with both sadness and fond memories of a restaurant that had become a staple of Ohio Valley dining. In its 35 years, TJ’s developed into a community hangout, a place where people could relax, ...

Getting in ‘Good Trouble’ To Redeem the Soul of America

Local Columns

Next month will be the 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington that took place on August 28, 1963. It is believed that between 200,000 and 300,000 people participated in the March. The last speaker was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was not on the original program, but because of his ...

Pats on the Back

Editorials

- To the Rev. Mike Palmer and the volunteers working with him at Triadelphia United Methodist Church, for their latest project to help flood victims recover. The group will invite those whose homes were damaged by the flood to give them a list of construction items they need. The volunteers ...

Farmers, Families Have Earned Help

Editorials

Understanding the strain economic uncertainty can put on both farmers and those vulnerable to food insecurity, U.S. Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., has joined forces with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., to introduce the Strengthening Local Food Security Act. The effort is meant to tackle a variety of ...