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Jason Pizatella: Building Trust, And Sustaining It, On West Virginia's Highways

Local Columns

The State of West Virginia’s transportation system is funded not only by tax dollars, but by trust. Every mile of paved roadway, every bridge rehabilitated, every slip or slide repaired, and every safety improvement delivered is made possible because taxpayers believe those investments will be used wisely, efficiently, and transparently. For those of us in the construction industry, that trust is not assumed—it is earned on every project, every day. That responsibility has taken on even greater importance as conversations around future transportation funding continue to evolve. ...

Brian Dayton: Every Vote Matters

Local Columns

Every vote matters. We have all heard that phrase countless times, and the 2026 Primary Election proved it once again. Three races for the House of Delegates were decided by six votes or less, and countless others by just a few dozen votes. This proves that you, the voter, taking the affirmative step to cast your ballot can impact the direction of our state. One entity, however, that did not seem to remember that every voter matters was the West Virginia Republican State Executive Committee. A slight majority of the committee made the decision to undo forty years of precedent and ...

John McCabe: On Road Signs, Golf Carts And A Vision

Local Columns

Every time I drive Interstate 70 from Columbus to Wheeling, I find myself paying attention to the green highway signs. Not the ones telling me where to exit for Zanesville or Cambridge. I’m talking about the other ones. At various points around Columbus — the ones I really wonder over are in the city’s neighborhoods, leading to on-ramps to I-70 east — there it is: “Wheeling.” A name on a sign. A destination somewhere off in the distance. And I often ponder, what do the people living in those neighborhoods think when they see it? What image comes to mind? Do they ...

Homeless Task Force Needs To Work

Editorials

The announcement this week of a new task force to address homelessness in the city of Wheeling was met with hope from some, skepticism from others. Both of those emotions have been prevalent when it has come to previous attempts to address the issue. There are plenty of Wheeling residents who want to see those who are homeless in our city find they help they need to find homes, be it here or elsewhere. Yet there are others who don’t feel the issue has ever been addressed properly, and they’re waiting with wariness to see if this attempt is any better than they others. From what ...

Care For The Caregivers

Editorials

Millions of Ohioans are caregivers for family members or neighbors in Ohio. As Ohio AARP Executive Director Jenny Carlson put it, “That’s one in four adults … holding up our healthcare system.” As public officials demand greater scrutiny over how Medicaid funds are used for at-home caregiving, AARP has conducted a study that shows many of the adults who are caring for aging parents and other family members are struggling financially, and nearing burnout. “Right now, it’s reaching a breaking point,” Carlson said in an interview with Statehouse News Bureau. When they ...

Take Advantage Of West Virginia's Trails

Editorials

Looking for a way to enjoy the beautiful weather and explore our state’s natural wonders? The timing of National Trails Day couldn’t be more perfect. On Saturday, parks across our state will be hosting events including guided hikes and trail clean-ups, as part of the American Hiking Society’s effort to spur people to get outside, connect with new communities, and both enjoy and take care of our parks and trails. “We are excited to invite every West Virginian and all of the Mountain State’s visitors to take part in National Trails Day and celebrate the incredible benefits ...