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 ...
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. ...
Mid-Ohio Valley residents already know Artsbridge is among the outstanding nonprofits that keep our region supported and connected. For Artsbridge, it’s all about what the organization can do “to bring the arts to life in the Mid-Ohio Valley,” and the folks in Columbus have taken ...
Parkersburg City Councilwoman Sharon Kuhl was absolutely right when she said last week that private options for municipal trash service were “worth researching.” Her approach of “let’s see what we get” is important for a group of people responsible for both finding a way to provide ...
West Virginia is not only routinely ranked as one of the poorest and most unhealthy states in the country, it also has the third-oldest population, according to data from the 2020 census. That means plenty of people with challenges related to their health, age and income. Fortunately, we have ...
