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Don’t We Control Land?

Editor, News-Register: Who should be making decisions about how to use land in West Virginia? Obviously, our Republican legislature does not want the federal government to be making these decisions. But, current proposed legislation in the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates suggests they do not want local governments and land owners having their say, either. SB 171 and HR 2459 would pre-emptively reduce the authority of county zoning for “agriculture” and “residential” land. This is to allow for industrial businesses to set up shop in agricultural and residential ...

WVU’s Big Win Over KU

Editor, News-Register: Ode to the Kansas win (Sing to the music of “Just One of Those Things”) It was just one of those games Just one of those crazy flames One of those bells that now and then rings Just one of those things It was just one of those nights Just one of those fabulous flights A trip to the moon on gossamer wings Just one of those things If we’d thought a bit ‘bout the end of it When we started hitting those threes We’d have been well aware that our flaming game Was too hot to cool down So goodbye, Jayhawks, and amen Here’s so ...

Send Love To Furry Friends

Editor, News-Register: On Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to celebrate the four-legged family members who offer us unconditional love along with wet kisses and wagging tails. In honor of the holiday, spend some quality time with the furry love of your life, whether taking a long walk outside or snuggling on the couch. Volunteering at your local shelter is another rewarding way to give back to animals in need. Finally, consider adopting a pet to save a life and bring even more love into your home and heart. Robin Ganzert, Ph.D. President and CEO American Humane

Bring Santa Back to Fort

Editor, News-Register: Since the Nutcracker Festival and Village opened in 2015 in Steubenville, it was among my favorite events to attend. Seeing those life-sized nutcrackers at the Historic Fort Steuben was astounding and magical! The artistry of the nutcrackers is captivating. I have gone to see the Nutcrackers every year since the display was created. I enjoy everything connected with what the Historic Fort Steuben has to offer including all the outside decorations, the Holiday Marketplace, the performing groups and the displays at the Visitor Center. When I went to the fort in ...

Trump Has To Follow Law

Editor, News-Register: Sadly, it is not at all surprising that Donald J. Trump, during his tenure as president of the United States, reportedly received a minimum of $7.8 million as payment from 20 foreign countries, many of which have an adversarial relationship with our great country. In particular, China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are obviously seeking to curry favor from the then-president by spending lavishly at Trump properties, including hotels, golf courses, condos and the like, which is in complete contradiction to in defiance of the Emoluments Clause of the ...

Solving Homeless Problem

Editor, News-Register: When I studied the Constitution, I got the part of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness but missed the one where I have the right to pitch a tent and set up a “house” on any public property I feel like, and nobody better dare tell me to move or I’ll sue you! The federal, state, county and city governments should come together and provide minimum housing for the homeless and poor and unfortunate. In days gone by, we had the “poor house” that moved on to being called “public housing” but in the end proved to be a “public slum.” Rules ...