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America’s Great Income Inequality Debate Rages

Editor, News-Register: “I can do something often accomplishes more than something must be done,” as the Trump administration announces that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not be rolled out on Nov. 1, disrupting food access nationwide. On the other side of town, the major stock indexes closed at record highs. 401K plans soar in value as workers think out loud “what is wrong with this.” If you deposit $50 a week into a growth fund — which can be done by workers with a 5% contribution and 4% corporate match then sharing 1% or more with the 401K Plan ...

Musings on Loss of City’s Winter Viennese Ball

Editor, News-Register: The announcement of the cancellation of the Wheeling Winter Viennese Ball is met with great disappointment among many. Sometimes, the ball goers embraced a winter night filled with crisp, cold, biting north winds and fresh snowfall. A Winter Wonderland: a true Vienna winter atmosphere. The decorated Glessner Auditorium red carpet world, the scent of beautiful fresh cut flowers that took the onlookers dressed to the nines to the magical time of the House of Strauss, as the young cotillion members who had spent countless hours in organized workshops and dance ...

Jefferson County Library Levy Deserves Support

Editor, News-Register: I love libraries, especially our local Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. When I talk to different people in the area, I am heartened by how many also have an appreciation of how lucky we are to have seven branches (soon to be eight) and a bookmobile serving our community. On the other hand, I am often dismayed at how many people are unfamiliar with all of the ways that the library can enhance their lives. Oh, sure, everyone knows that you can check out books, movies and music CDs. Many people know that you can also access online resources like ...

Finding Love, Friendship in This Turbulent World

Editor, News-Register: As I look at today’s world and reflect on my own upbringing, I am beyond thankful for my parents. My sister, brother and I were raised with the following principles: Put God first in your life and everything else will fall into its proper place; nothing is more important than your relationship with God so foster that relationship every chance you get; never use the Lord’s name in a derogatory manner as it is a poor reflection on you; go to church regularly because being part of a community is important; love and respect your father and mother because they ...

A Deeper Understanding of How Life Should Be Lived

Editor, News-Register: I did not expect to find a video of the first court hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man who shot and killed Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025. Curiosity compelled me to click on it, but I did not have any expectations for what I would see. Some folks in the comments said Tyler appeared empty, soulless, uncaring. Others thought that he may be in denial, sleep deprived, sedated, or wrestling with regrets. What I saw was a man sitting there, frozen, for whatever reason; whether it be a lack of sleep, sedation, denial, regret, dissociation, or a lack of empathy. I ...

Facts Are Not Straight on International Students

Editor, News-Register: The Intelligencer published a joint editorial very recently by Dave Cantrell, a WV political candidate and Vincent DeGeorge, president of the WALS Foundation titled “Bethany, West Liberty Students Deserve Praise for Demonstrating.” First let me say that I agree with the premise of their editorial — that student demonstrations should be allowed, encouraged and commended. However, Cantrell and DeGeorge made two strikingly inaccurate claims as the main pillars of their support for these demonstrations which, frankly, diminishes their overall ...