In 1960 I worked part-time for a Parkersburg doctor. Some patients paid for their visit as they left the office. We billed some patients and they paid a little each month. There were a few patients who couldn’t pay. The doctor took care of them anyway. He also kept “samples” of ...

By the time this is possibly read, Lincoln School that once overlooked the Ohio River plain from 31st Street, will be no more. I was asked about helping save a special stone over the main entrance. The inscription on the stone read “Study To Show Thyself Approved Unto God.” I regret to say ...

Once there was a time when a man convicted of multiple felonies and under indictment for many more wouldn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of becoming president. There was a time when Christians would never vote for a man with a long record of sexual assault. There was a time when people ...

I urge all those in government to really look at their role in the events that are happening since Jan. 20, 2024. Those in D.C. need to get some spines, brains and hearts to begin to work for the people of WV and America. Those in Charleston and Columbus need to stop using our tax money to pay ...

I write with concern over the past actions of Kristi Noem who rose from being the governor of South Dakota to her current position as U.S. Homeland Security secretary. I am a big believer in setting aside our politics for speaking up against “wrong.” Several years ago, based on my ...

As policymakers in Washington, D.C., consider the future of essential disability services in West Virginia, it is imperative that we recognize their profound value. Protecting and expanding HCBS is not just about compassionate care; it’s about investing in the well-being of all West ...