I’m talking trash today. I am saying that our city needs to ensure the residents of Parkersburg receive the essential trash service they expect from our elected city officials. Recycling should be free and encouraged. Large item pick-up keeps backyards and alleys free from ugliness, filth ...

Congressional Democrats have stated they plan to retake control of the House and maybe control of the Senate, in the 2026 elections. How? They have nothing to run on, except opposing Trump on every issue and even impeaching him. For what, they don’t know yet. The vast majority of Americans ...

Transparency is apparently not a word the Parkersburg City Council is familiar with, because it has no interest in seeking the input of citizens on any issue the City has to deal with, including the sanitation crisis. Aside from severely restricting the public forum at council meetings, it has ...

In my previous letter, I stated “No Kings” rallies are meaningless because America has no king. We have a president, duly elected, by 77.3 million voters, and in 2028 we will have a new duly elected president. Hopefully, another conservative America-first president. Thus, “No Kings” ...

Do you ever talk to strangers when you’re waiting in a long line or for an appointment? I often do. It makes the wait seem shorter. Ever see those TV commercials that show young home owners turning into their parents? I’m rather embarrassed to say, I identify with about all of them; putting ...

This is what you might call a “trashy” letter, but if you live in Parkersburg, you should take the time to read. Your mayor and his buddies on council are trying to privatize your city trash service. I would say they are lazy and incompetent! Lazy because it’s a lot easier to take bids, ...