As with the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, the determination of whether a shooting is a murder or justifiable self-defense by the police of a civilian is based on three criteria at the said time and place. The first, a threat must be present. The threat need not be verbal. Renee Good ...

I was born and raised in Parkersburg and I’ve been proud to admit that fact. When I was 18, I moved to Huntington to attend college at Marshall. Ten years later, I moved to Palm Beach County, Fla., where I lived until I moved to Las Vegas for a few years. About ten years ago, I returned to my ...

I am responding to a letter published on Jan. 26, that expresses the writer’s concerns about immigration and ICE’s role in American communities. While the writer’s concerns reflect a widely held perspective, I believe it’s essential to address the complexities of immigration and the ...

As you know, this is an election year. I think your readers should be aware of some of the more common “promises” candidates will make. One of the most common is to “cut income taxes.” If that was their true goal all that would be needed is to increase the standard deduction and leave ...

When I was five years old, I received a diagnosis that would shape my entire life: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I’m sharing my story today. CMT is the most common inherited neurological disorder, yet so many ...

As we enter 2026 we wanted to take a moment to wish you a Happy New Year! More importantly, we wanted to express our most sincere “THANKS” to our community for your contributions and support of the Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett 79 Shop With A Cop 2025 project. We are pleased to ...