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Local Columns

Reflecting on W.Va.’s Past, Embracing State’s Future

As I spent time reflecting during the holidays, I thought a great deal about how we never know what roads life will lead us down. When I was just a small business owner spending my days driving throughout the Eastern Panhandle, I didn’t realize then that the voices of Hoppy Kercheval, Don ...

Marshall Memo: Municipal Building Set for Completion Later This Year

The Marshall County Family Resource Network will hold its general membership meeting online at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. Meetings are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of the first month of each quarter. This is a great way to learn about activities and programs going on in the community. ...

Appalachian Power’s Proposal Harms Ratepayers, Solar Owners

In the face of customer complaints about rising costs, Appalachian Power recently defended its proposed rate increase. As expected, the company assured readers that it prioritizes customer care. But at the same time, its proposal directly limits all customers’ ability to benefit from solar ...

Musical Chairs

Some people continue to be upset that Gov. Jim Justice is waiting until Governor-Elect Patrick Morrisey’s inauguration on Monday, Jan. 13, to resign and take is place in the U.S. Senate to avoid having a total of four governors (two of those being senate presidents acting as governor) in a ...

Opioid Funds Must Go to Treatment, Not Punishment

They heard it when the City of Wheeling announced they were considering awarding Opioid Settlement Funds to the police and fire department before applications were even announced publicly. “We are not against the police; we support you. But there needs to be an application process, to ...

Marshall Memo: The Strand; City Leaders; and Local School History

Moundsville’s historic Strand Theatre is continuing its ongoing efforts to host enriching programs for people of all ages by announcing the registration for this winter’s children’s acting classes. Classes will be held on Saturdays at the theater. They will commence on Feb. 1 and conclude ...