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Delegates vote against worker safety
April 28, 2013 All jobs should be safe. Working West Virginia should be able to work their daily jobs and return home each day with all their body parts. more »»
Don’t forget our ancestors
April 28, 2013 A few years ago groups concerned about the rural cemeteries of Wood County joined forces in an attempt to remedy the neglect and danger of losing the burial sites of our Wood County ancestors; from... more »»
Bring back camp followers
April 28, 2013 The increasing amount of sexual violence perpetrated against women in the military is a topic of considerable concern as more of them seek not simply to enlist but to be placed side by side with men... more »»
Practicing what we preach
April 28, 2013 Our whole country now knows the infamous name Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The acts he committed were disgusting, cowardly and vile. more »»
Get an attorney who will help
April 28, 2013 If you are seeking help from a attorney beware of whom you hire! After I was denied SSD benefits, I went to a an attorney and agreed to give one fourth of my backpay. more »»
Fewer race delays appreciated
April 28, 2013 Getting physically fit and staying physically fit is a lifelong chore for all of us. I have always been a strong believer in the concept of maintaining ourselves as best as possible. more »»
Supporting our area’s youth
April 28, 2013 On April 18 students from around Washington County gathered at the Marietta YMCA for the 50th Washington County Youth Leadership Summit. more »»
Common Core a federal power grab
April 28, 2013 Since the Common Core standards have come under intense scrutiny in recent days I have read a number of criticisms involving the manner in which states were induced or pressured into adopting those... more »»
Following the Roman Empire’s path
April 28, 2013 On March 30, 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation of repentance and a day of fasting and prayer. more »»
Message of ‘The Full Monty’
April 21, 2013 Criticism at the Parkersburg Actors Guild’s production of “The Full Monty” follows a long tradition of individuals denouncing what they don’t understand or find objectionabl. more »»
Obama trying to destroy U.S.
April 21, 2013 In a letter written in last Sunday’s paper, it was said that Obama is a moderate. Obama is the most radical and liberal president we have ever seen and, hopefully, will ever have. more »»
Victory for criminals, terrorists
April 21, 2013 If you want to know the definition of “politics,” you need only look at the United States Senate. more »»
Teach respect for women
April 21, 2013 Some men have regressed in the treatment of women in cultures world wide, crimes against women need to stop. more »»
Marking National Nurses Week
April 21, 2013 On May 6, 2013, the American Nurses Association and health care organizations around the country will celebrate National Nurses Week, which is held every year during May 6-12, ending on Florence... more »»
No gun sale ‘loophole’
April 21, 2013 In response to the editorial on April 19 stating we should “listen to the public, not the NRA,” I couldn’t disagree more. more »»
Curtailing freedom of speech
April 21, 2013 I have been witnessing a strange phenomena in recent months and it leaves a question unanswered in my view. more »»
Time to put politics aside
April 21, 2013 I am both saddened and appalled by the tragic act of terrorism our nation suffered in Boston. I am saddened for the senseless act of violence that has killed and injured many people. more »»
Manchin’s 15 minutes of fame
April 21, 2013 Now that Joe Manchin has had his 15 minutes of fame, I suggest he introduce a bill expanding background checks for IEDS, pressure pots and possibly Xacto knive. more »»
Charlie Wilson was a friend
April 21, 2013 Charlie Wilson’s death is a great loss to the people of Ohio and especially to those of us who knew him well. more »»
Vote out Norquist’s ‘pledglings’
April 21, 2013 It seems to me there are so many wrongs around us I don’t know what to write about. more »» |
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