Marshall County is alive with gatherings and celebrations this summer. Here’s the latest on seven events bringing us together. This week, join the Hungry for History 2025 Summer Speaker Series at noon June 30 at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library. Jim Brockman offers an intimate ...
Editor, News-Register: For way too long, the average person in Jefferson County has not had a voice in their community. I discovered this several years ago when my work as a local activist put me in touch with men, women, children, workers of all kinds and even political leaders. Activities, ...
Editor, News-Register: My heart goes out to my hometown of Wheeling in the overwhelming events of the June 14 flooding. No words can express the damage, loss of life and shock of having to start over. Wheeling is strong and courageous and God is there now with you all. I put you on the ...
Mirroring the landscape of the state itself, monthly tax collection figures can be a matter of ups and downs in West Virginia. The trick is for state officials not to go overboard when there are ups and not to be surprised when there are downs. Last month, we got an “April surprise” in ...
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has been working to provide guidance meant to increase security for our elections. He has so far provided six security directives to county boards of elections. Most recently was a set of requirements to configure networks, firewalls, vulnerability ...
Gov. Patrick Morrisey appears determined to turn around West Virginia’s hideous statistics when it comes to our health. Whether it be food dyes, the Mountaineer Mile or improvements in the ways SNAP recipients can access fresh produce, there have been plenty of announcements to indicate a ...