Well, it finally happened; a day when I had to keep saying, “I can’t.” We went to put flowers on the graves of loved ones for Memorial Day. My mother had asked in later years, “Who will remember them when I’m gone?” I told her I would. Today I failed her. I tried to get to the ones ...

I am writing to express my appreciation for Councilwoman Sharon Kuhl. Over the years, she has been consistently responsive to concerns I have raised regarding city services. I live near the Southwood Park pool, and some time ago someone defaced the retaining wall with obscene graffiti. We ...

Sometimes it is easier to respond to an item than to write one. About a month ago, an author wrote a letter with lots of opinions and misleading statements. Where are the facts? In his last paragraph, the author says “In (his) view,” then proceeds to show his TDS (Trump Derangement ...

Recent public discourse surrounding the closure of the recycling drop‑off bins at the Parkersburg Recycling Center has unfortunately been marked by misinformation. It is important to clearly and unequivocally set the record straight: tThe Wood County Solid Waste Authority (WCSWA) did not ...

Think about how romantic it was, as a young person in love, to walk holding your sweetheart’s hand. I remember how I thought it was so sweet to see an old couple holding hands. They must have been together for years and years, still in love and holding hands. Yesterday, so I didn’t have to ...

The U.S. Constitution, Article V, reads in part, “The Congress whenever two-thirds shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to the constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which in ...