Organizers of the Miracle League of the Mid-Ohio Valley are aiming for some lofty goals, both for their organization and the communities it serves. With the determination to demonstrate baseball is for everyone, the league put on a second demonstration game over the weekend in Parkersburg’s ...
* Summer camp season is upon us, and Mid-Ohio Valley (and beyond) youth are getting incredible experiences through programs such as Wood County 4-H Camping or Scouting BSA’s Camp Kootaga. In Wirt County, Camp Kootaga hosted hundreds of young people ready to have fun and learn valuable ...
In an era when too many in state and federal government seem more bent on protecting themselves than those they are meant to serve, it is encouraging to hear from someone as esteemed as former Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Margaret Workman, who understands the damage ...
As Americans prepare to celebrate the anniversary of the adoption of our Declaration of Independence, it is important to take a hard look at why such a day is worth celebrating, nearly 250 years later. After all, the date has been a federal holiday only since 1870 — the heart of the ...
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 ...
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. ...
