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Fundamental
April 21, 2013 Perhaps the most critical section of the public school improvement bill signed into law recently by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is the mandate to improve reading skills among West Virginia students. more »»
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
April 20, 2013 UP: To Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., for having the political courage to risk the wrath of the National Rifle Association and offer a common-sense compromise on the gun bil. more »»
Minimize Dangers
April 18, 2013 Two men — including a Marietta resident — have died from injuries suffered in an explosion last week at the Twin Hickories natural gas compressor station near Wick, in Tyler County. more »»
Cowardly Act
April 17, 2013 We have been warned hundreds of times since the days following Sept. 11, 2001, that another terrorist attack in the United States was not only likely, but inevitable. It has happened again. more »»
Tax Freedom Day
April 16, 2013 Now that you have completed your federal income tax return—and you have, we hope, because it was due to be filed yesterday—you have a few moments to reflect on taxes in general. more »»
Good Balance
April 15, 2013 Facing a substantial increase in the cost of the Medicaid program, along with revenue lagging behind projections, Gov. more »»
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
April 13, 2013 UP: To Belpre Volunteer Fire Department chief Bob Frank, who announced this week he will be retiring on May 31. more »»
Prison Overcrowding
April 11, 2013 Unless state officials reduce overcrowding in prisons and jails, a federal judge probably will order them to do so. more »»
Buckwild’s Future
April 10, 2013 MTV television network officials have suspended work on the upcoming season of the “reality” show “Buckwild.” Good. Let’s hope they think about the message being sent by the program. more »»
The Iron Lady
April 9, 2013 Margaret Thatcher led Britain for more than 11 years with a firm, guiding hand that earned her the name “The Iron Lad. more »»
‘Viable Fetus’
April 7, 2013 Americans concerned about the ease with which abortions can be obtained, not to mention government subsidies for some organizations that provide them, have warned for years that such changes in our... more »»
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
April 6, 2013 UP: To Sen. Joe Manchin and others here who are working to keep the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport’s air traffic control tower open. more »»
Targeting Officers
April 5, 2013 Wednesday’s shooting death of Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum sent shockwaves that traveled far beyond Williamson. more »»
Healthy Step
April 4, 2013 Because of West Virginia’s high ranking for obesity and the related health issues this condition causes for residents, the River City Runners and Walkers Club’s annual running and walking clinic is ... more »»
Putting on the Brakes
April 3, 2013 West Virginia taxpayers should not be subsidizing the electric vehicle industry, which ought to be allowed to prosper or wither on its own merit. more »»
Primary Offense
April 2, 2013 Use of seat belts by motorists and their passengers can prevent deaths and limit injuries in accidents. Studies involving thousands of car and truck crashes affirm that. more »» |
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