Breaking News

Donations: One person can make a difference

Repeated reminders of our need to take care of one another have often come with pleas from vital non-profits for support over the past few years. Charitable giving is a priority for many who are able to make it part of their budget — and the number of people who share that priority appears ...

Tourism: Ruby’s performance inspires confidence

During last week’s legislative interim meetings, lawmakers got a glimpse at the drive — and success — of Chelsea Ruby, who was reappointed as cabinet secretary for the Department of Tourism by Gov. Patrick Morrisey after having already served in that capacity for eight years under Gov. ...

High Points of the Valley

* For nearly 30 years the Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival has reminded our communities of the incredibly beautiful, diverse array of cultures, music, dance and food present here. This year, the event was welcomed by Civitan Park in Belpre. “This is a space where you are welcome any ...

Broadband: Keep pressure on officials to get funds

Despite a pause in March, progress has restarted with some of the broadband expansion projects on which 10 West Virginia counties had been waiting. Money from the American Rescue Plan Act will go to CityNet, Comcast, Digital Connections Inc., Spruce Knob Seneca Rocks Telephone and Micrologic ...

Fast Food: Cutting back is good for waistlines, wallets

For some Mountain State families, a quick trip to a fast food restaurant seems like an easy, affordable option at meal time — some choosing the option more often than others. But according to a recent study, those trips may be putting a bigger strain on individuals’ and household budgets ...

Medicaid: Proposed cuts could have terrible results

Gov. Patrick Morrisey appears determined to turn around West Virginia’s hideous statistics when it comes to our health. Whether it be food dyes, the Mountaineer Mile or improvements in the ways SNAP recipients can access fresh produce, there have been plenty of announcements to indicate a ...