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Let government work for us
February 3, 2013 I was listening to a broadcast on NPR radio and the topic was immigrant farm workers. First I would like to say I am not against any group of people. We are all human. more »»
Better things to write about
January 27, 2013 I would like to respond to a recent column written by Thomas Sowell entitled “Educators’ Role in Our Society.” Early in the article, Mr. more »»
A source of pride for valley
January 27, 2013 Parkersburg Holiday in the Park opened for the 18th year on Nov. 17 with new light displays as well as some of the standard, and much admired, ones from the past. more »»
W.Va.’s two voices of reason
January 27, 2013 The Wood County Democratic Executive Committee chairman, in his letter dated Jan. 6, is way off bas. more »»
Unwilling to look at options
January 27, 2013 It has been noticed that some of the issues being brought up to the Vienna City Council are receiving no notice in the notes being recorded at the meetings; what is posted on the City Council site... more »»
We paid for Social Security
January 27, 2013 The article of Jan. 10, in which Rep. McKinley stated “spending cuts will be the issue and the area of contention will be in entitlements such as Social Security and Medicar. more »»
Our sick care system
January 27, 2013 I can’t even take the flu vaccine talk anymore. I can’t figure out why Americans can be some of the most intelligent people in the world yet can’t seem to think for themselves. more »»
Be fair to special needs kids
January 27, 2013 I do not agree with Tracey Clark that special needs students should be kept at home and teachers should only teach children who cause no disruption. more »»
Autism group appreciates support
January 27, 2013 The Autism Society of Ohio greatly appreciates Gov. more »»
Obey the no parking signs
January 27, 2013 It clearly has “No Parking Any Time” signs on Third Street, downtown Parkersburg, beside the new Public Debt building. Apparently those who park there can’t read or choose to ignore it. more »»
Money out of thin air
January 27, 2013 Education has been traditionally been touted as a valuable and necessary thing for a society to invest in. more »»
Surrendering to U.N. control
January 27, 2013 In response to the article on dialogue sought on property code update, it seems to me the most important question we could ask is, “why do we as Americans need to adopt an international property... more »»
Don’t blame baby boomers
January 27, 2013 I am responding to Eugene A. DiClemente’s letter from the Sunday paper. His article was about “selfish baby boomers. more »»
Blame the selfish baby boomers
January 20, 2013 Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and employee-paid unemployment money are in bankruptcy, or more than likely, have lost their luster, and certain of the powers that be, find the time propitious t... more »»
Gun regulations are needed
January 20, 2013 I think the time is now to do something about the gun problem in this country. I have friends who are members of the NRA. I owned a gun when we lived on a far. more »»
Getting the best minds
January 20, 2013 I was offended by Daniel Ned Peters ideas about how to improve our educational system. The level of ignorance in that letter boggles the min. more »»
Stand up to the gun lobby
January 20, 2013 The Sandy Hook Elementary School victims had barely been laid to rest when NRA honchos came out of their bunkers to issue their usual bogus “talking points,” expressing the view that everything... more »»
Forgetting JFK’s challenge
January 20, 2013 Now that the so-called fiscal cliff has been avoided our government will tackle spending cuts. They always start with entitlements. more »»
Fix spiritual, moral problems
January 20, 2013 Maybe Sen. Joe Manchin could start a dialog on gun violence with the president and Attorney General Eric Holder. more »»
Let cool heads prevail on guns
January 20, 2013 A recent poll said 80 percent of Americans are religious, and of that number, most, it would be safe to say, are Christian. more »» |
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