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PCC’s annual Cheer Party a hit
December 29, 2012 Parkersburg Country Club’s annual Cheer Party, held two days before Christmas, is one of the toughest holiday tickets in town. The Dec. more »»
Finding a solution to violence
December 29, 2012 In the days after the horrific tragedy in Newtown, Conn., I made it clear that I believe it is time for us to move from rhetoric to action to prevent future acts of senseless mass violence. more »»
Acknowledging evil is necessary
December 24, 2012 This is supposed to be a column about politics, but bickering among Republicans and Democrats didn’t seem very important. For awhile, the “fiscal cliff” was irrelevant. more »»
Heading toward a needed debate
December 23, 2012 The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. more »»
Resolve to be more financially secure in 2013
December 23, 2012 When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, getting into good shape financially ranks right up there with losing weight and eating healthie. more »»
A Christmas Eve to remember
December 23, 2012 Everyone has special Christmas memories. This is one of mine. It first appeared in 2008. It was the night before Christmas about 20 years ago. more »»
Last minute book gift ideas
December 23, 2012 Here are a few ideas for last-minute gift books for family and friends! For the pop music/Ke$ha fan: “My Crazy Beautiful Life” by Ke$ha (Touchstone, $22.99. more »»
Christmas trivia to ponder over
December 23, 2012 As the time winds down to Christmas, consider these interesting bits of trivia about the holida. more »»
Potluck dinner to be held today
December 23, 2012 A potluck dinner will be held at Pennsville United Methodist Church today, following worship service. A ham will be supplied for the dinner. more »»
Enjoy Christmas recipes with only 4 ingredients
December 23, 2012 Just in time for the holidays is “4 Ingredient Christmas” by Kim McCoske. more »»
Drinks for everyone to enjoy on Christmas
December 23, 2012 Merry Christmas! The season seemed to come upon us rather quickly this year. I hope you are ready. I can’t say that I am. No one knows what was planned for the day, so no one can say it wasn’t done. more »»
Civil War music project nets talent
December 22, 2012 John A. Walsh of Vienna has brought together an impressive group of singers, songwriters and musicians for “The Fields of Gettysburg” project. more »»
Obama’s dishonest tax plan
December 17, 2012 So, if President Barack Obama gets his way, fat-cat corporations will pay higher taxes, right? Wrong. more »»
‘Buckwild’ is all about money
December 16, 2012 It’s a sad note on society when an organization can profit from belittling a segment of the populous ... and it’s a sad note when that organization capitalizes on those objecting to the belittlemen. more »»
Chamber happenings in 2013 scheduled
December 16, 2012 The beginning of the year is the perfect time to review the committees that support the activities of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley. more »»
Trustees meeting to be held
December 16, 2012 The year-end meeting at the Penn Township Trustees will be 7 p.m. Dec. 27. Immediately closing the business meeting the reorganization meeting will be held. more »»
New stories with ‘otherworldly’ charm
December 16, 2012 For the reader who likes a bit of the “otherworldly,” here are a few new books that would be great stocking stuffers! Tami Dane returns to her FBI agent series in “Blood of Dawn. more »» 
Lidia gives favorite dishes
December 16, 2012 Who enjoys Italian? A lot of people do! Two cookbook authors and mother-daughter duo, come together to create 100 foolproof dishes in “Lidia’s Favorite Recipes” by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and... more »»
Countdown to Christmas
December 16, 2012 Now comes the final count-down – one week before Christmas week! One week to get the house spotless; one week to finish buying presents and getting them wrapped; one week to make candy and bake... more »»
Hummingbirds in December? It’s no joke
December 16, 2012 A week ago, Vonda Poole of New Wilmington, Pa., emailed me and worried about “a female hummingbird that has not gone south for the winter. It’s now Dec. 9,” she wrote, “and it’s still here. more »» |
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