When you are sick, where would you rather be treated? Bets are you would prefer the security and comfort of your own bed in your own hom. » Full Story

I never realized how much I depended on the strength of my father until he called in June and told me he had cancer.

As a boy of 12 in Buffalo he had his first cigarette. » Full Story

Some of the supposed “adults” who write to The News and Sentinel could benefit from a few English-French classes. » Full Story

Stop! This is insanity. We are being slowly mind-numbed by political correctness. It seems like PC has permeated every area of our society. » Full Story

The Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in the first week of November announced he is shutting down the Iranian newspaper that has been so critical of hi. » Full Story

I’m sick and tired of hearing Kenny Perdue and the AFL-CIO talk about health care under Bush and how much better it will be under Obama. » Full Story

I am a retired major in the U.S. Army. During my entire tour of duty we were threatened by the Red Menace. I spent many years in Germany (West) as part of the defense forces against the Soviet Union. » Full Story

In last Sunday’s opinion piece on the future of coal in West Virginia, Se. » Full Story

During October, which was designated for Breast Cancer Awareness, the general public should have noticed all the billboards around the city. » Full Story

Hats off to the Humane Society of Parkersburg for the excellent job they do in this area.

Granted, they have problems equal to any business. » Full Story