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Editorials

Tobacco: Smoking in a car with a child should be illegal

“The arguments for the bill are essentially emotional arguments. This is a cut at the fundamental rights of parents making a decision over their children in their vehicle. This is a state going where it has no business going (emphasis ours).” That was state Sen. Mike Azinger, R-Wood, ...

Education: Lawmakers must do more to lift West Virginia

For generations, West Virginia has struggled to improve the quality of the education it provides (and, therefore, its prospects for a brighter future). And, for generations, not much has changed. Once again, according to WalletHub’s “Most and Least Educated States in America 2024,” we are ...

High Points of the Valley

* Though we seldom see the work being accomplished, Mid-Ohio Valley residents reap the benefits of those who handle jobs such as digging the mud off of the walking path and parking area at Point Park. Last week, City of Parkersburg’s Municipal Building, parks and street cleaning departments ...

Fred Sauro: Coach’s leadership is worthy of praise

“It’s been a fun ride, but it’s the girls who make it work. They are not my wins — they are never my wins. The program is about the kids. As coaches, we are there to guide them and give them a good experience.” That was Williamstown Girls Basketball Coach Fred Sauro, back in January ...

Addiction: Tax credit offers a tool for breaking cycle

In a state struggling with a substance abuse epidemic as vicious as the one that has gripped West Virginia for more than a decade, the challenges seem endless. Among them is finding a way to support those who are in recovery — who are doing the excruciating work of turning their lives ...

Voting: Educate yourself and make your voice heard

It’s time again for Ohioans to begin considering candidates, issues and levies ahead of the March 19 primary. This year candidates are vying for positions all the way up to the headline-grabbing presidential race. But as always, local residents must become educated and choose carefully when ...