If you want to go to the movies today, you have just a few options in the Mid-Ohio Valley. You can go to the Grand Central Mall or go to your living room and stream one of the zillions of movies available from a virtually unlimited number of sources. The movie screen scene in the area has ...
Mirroring the landscape of the state itself, monthly tax collection figures can be a matter of ups and downs in West Virginia. The trick is for state officials not to go overboard when there are ups and not to be surprised when there are downs. Last month, we got an “April surprise” in the ...
My probate legal assistant, Nancy Mason, who works with widows and widowers after the death of a spouse, suggested that I write this article. Nancy pointed out that many people don’t have any idea of what to do when their husband or wife dies. Let’s look at an imaginary client, Mrs. ...
Gov. Patrick Morrisey has been on quite a tour over the past few weeks as he signs legislation, makes important announcements and listens in communities all over the state. Here’s hoping he is using those visits to gain an honest understanding of where West Virginia stands against our ...
* Summer reading season has begun for local libraries, some of which held their kick-off festivities at the end of last month. For the Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library, the Summer Library Club started things off with food trucks, live music, crafting vendors and book sales. “We’re ...
Continuing on from last week’s column on the certificate of need repeal drum beats, Gov. Patrick Morrisey added new appointees to a board that makes decisions regarding certificate of need applications submitted by current and potential health care providers for new services. Last Tuesday, ...