Whether Thanksgiving serves as a day for a family meal, the start of your holiday shopping strategy, the last day before your home is festooned in holiday decorations, or just a day off to watch annual parades and football games, there is something magical about the day. It feels set apart ...
With plenty of buzz surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s planned nominees for cabinet positions, it is understandable for opinions to form early. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was right, then, to suggest the candidates named should be given a chance. “He’s got to appoint the ...
* For 30 years visitors from near and far have made touring the Holiday in the Park lighting displays an annual tradition. The switch was flipped on this year’s display Saturday at City Park in Parkersburg. It takes a lot of hard work to bring such a spectacular sight to life. “We have had ...
“Wetzel County Schools have more tax dollars today than at any point in history. Given the availability of funds and resources in Wetzel County, educational needs and opportunities should be met for all students.” Wetzel County Assessor Scott Lemley made those comments as one of dozens of ...
Paul Hardesty hit the nail on the head last week regarding lawmakers who say they want to avoid school consolidations and/or see smaller schools for our students. “Well, guess what … they have the ability to effectuate the change,” he said. Hardesty is a state board of education member ...
It came as no surprise Tuesday when the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals upheld the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission’s autonomy in managing high school sports. The first round of the West Virginia State High School Football Championships will kick off Friday, with ...
