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The Hope of Something Better on the Horizon

Most authorities agree that a missionary, Mr. Roberts, first introduced the lovely Bermuda Easter lily, which so many of us enjoy today. Many of the Easter lilies that symbolize the Resurrection in churches everywhere are Bermuda lilies. Thousands and thousands of lily bulbs and stems are exported from Bermuda each year. They were first introduced to Bermuda about 1850 when Mr. Roberts, whose ministry coincides with that date, was returning home from Japan. The lily is a native of Japan—the Ryukyu Islands to be exact. Mr. Robert’s lily did very well when he transplanted it in ...

Marshall Memo: Veterans’ Flags; ‘If the Shoe Fits’; Bridges; and Pies in the Face

The deadline for ordering flags for the annual Cameron American Legion Post No. 18 Honor a Veteran is May 1. This will be the seventh year for this undertaking and each year the numbers of flags has increased. In 2017 the number of flags was 370 and last year there were 1,227 displayed on Veterans Park. This year the flags will remain in place from May 24 through May 31. Those wishing to purchase a flag ($5) can pay at the American Legion or they can send their payment to Cameron American Legion Post No. 18, P.O. Box 235, Cameron, WV 26033. The speaker for the Memorial Day ...

Government Inaction Hinders Energy Opportunities

Appalachia, the country’s largest natural gas-producing region, is a core part of American energy security. The natural gas safely developed across Ohio and West Virginia has been central to the economic and environmental revival of our region, and now, we have the opportunity to do much more. In fact, we can become the epicenter of America’s clean energy future — but the federal government needs to step up and allow us to do it. The Ohio River Valley’s unmatched energy abundance, combined with our manufacturing prowess and industrial ties, make the Basin a prime candidate to ...

Community Banks Distinct From Speculators

The financial sector has been under intense scrutiny after the failure of two large financial institutions that specialized in high-risk industries, such as the cryptocurrency sector. Some depositors in local communities might be wondering what this means for their hard-earned money. But consumers — and policymakers in Washington — must distinguish between community banks like those in West Virginia and across the U.S., many of which have been serving consumers and small businesses for more than 100 years, and these very large banks with a much different business model and risk ...

Marshall Memo: Return of the Roller Derby; Wall of Fame; and Crutchfield at Cameron

The Moundsville Roller Derby is returning! Nate and Marcy Harler have purchased the building located on 10th Street between Tomlinson and Lafayette Avenue. They have been working on the building’s interior for several months in hopes of having it ready to open on Aug. 1. Marcy said she used to live adjacent to the Roller Derby on Ninth Street, and had spent a great period of time there while growing up. The first occupants of the current building were motor vehicles, and at that time it was known as Overland Garage. In the late 1930s the building was enlarged to become a ...

Spotlight on the West Virginia State Police

It seems, at least for the last four decades or so, the West Virginia State Police has had some new scandal or controversy.The most recent scandal that finally resulted in some hard information and the resignation of State Police Superintendent Jan Cahill broke Monday when Gov. Jim Justice released a handful of specific incidents involving State Police officials.The drama has been percolating behind the scenes for a while, mostly within the state TV news world. It all stemmed from an anonymous letter sent around in September, including to WCHS-TV reporter Kennie Bass. That started an ...