Editorials

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

UP: To members of Parkersburg High School's robotics team, who became the first state champions in the Secondary Schools Activities Commission's robotics championship. "They did very well," said Steve Reiner, PHS robotics program teacher. "The results are evident." Indeed, the team was described by PHS math teacher and team guide Bobbi Gelpi as "a good group of smart kids." It is fantastic to see them gain statewide success in a field that could mean not just high school achievement, but fuel their careers as well.

UP: To the return of 34 hanging flower baskets on Market Street light posts for the summer. The flowers are accompanied by signs made by Artbeat Studio at the Wood County Society. "The process to create these beautiful baskets started at the beginning of the year. The flowers for the baskets were planted in January by Butcher Family Farm and have been under their care since then," said Downtown PKB Executive Director Amanda Stevens. Well done, to everyone who worked to bring this project back downtown.

UP: To the Wood County Deputy Sheriffs' Association's Deputy of the Year Sgt. M.L. Cochran, and Citizen of the Year Steve Travis, who were honored last week as part of Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day observances. Our communities are grateful to have so many willing to serve.