Maynard’s foes lack integrity
A mountain of mud has been slung at state Supreme Court Justice Elliott “Spike” Maynard during his campaign for re-election. His foes claim his integrity is in question because he has been friends for decades with Massey Coal CEO Don Blankenship. Never mind that in cases involving Massey and its affiliates, Maynard has voted against Massey about half the time.
Maynard has that record to vouch for his integrity. He also has 11 years’ service on the Supreme Court, during which time his votes have been fair, intelligent—and based on the law and the West Virginia Constitution.
What of the man many observers view as Maynard’s chief opponent in the Supreme Court race—Huntington lawyer Menis Ketchum? There are points about Ketchum that could, as we say in the hills, set some voters to wonderin’. For example: In terms of conflicts of interest, people who pay big bucks into a candidate’s campaign coffers are, well, of interest.
West Virginia needs to get out and vote
It has been stated that “if you don’t vote, you can’t complain” but a lot of folks don’t seem to accept that statement. You hear a lot of complaining. It is encouraging to note that more than 1.
» Full StoryToo many college students involved in drug sales
I can’t get over the enormous amount of arrests being made around this country resulting in jail for young people involved in drug sales.
» Full StorySermon topics announced
Sermon subjects for today at the Church of Christ in Pennsville are in the morning, “What it means To Be a Family” and in the evening, “Answers to Life’s Three Critical Questions.”
Pennsville Volunteer Fire Department will meet 8 p.m.
Books that describe ways of living, enjoying life
You can leave New York, but you can’t escape the magic.
That’s what Katie Chandler learns in the third book in Shanna Swendson’s blend of paranormal and corporate women’s fiction in “Don’t Hex With Texas.
Beverly-Center Elementary honors students
Beverly-Center Elementary School held its monthly assembly Friday May 2, to honor their Student of the Month and Citizen of the Month.
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WV Marble Collectors Show
Belpre High School Prom 2008
Rendezvous on the River
Cake Decorating
Wirt vs St. Marys
MHS academic excellence
Front/Mon Cent soft
Muskingum Chamber Awards