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Johnson: ‘Hidden figures’ are inspirations

Most Mountain State residents already know what a treasure the late Katherine Johnson was, and how important she and her colleagues were to any successes the United States had at the beginning of the space race. The White Sulphur Springs native and West Virginia State University graduate was ...

Fire Season: Follow safety rules and prevent wildfires

Fall fire season is fast approaching in West Virginia. It begins Oct. 1 (though the ongoing drought has made conditions dangerous already). This will be the first season during which employees of the state Division of Forestry, Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Section and state parks ...

Zuchowski: Sheriff’s intimidation tactics are irresponsible

Public discourse has devolved to a dangerous degree as we approach another general election in November — that’s not news. But what is noteworthy is the manner in which public officials who SHOULD be held to a higher standard are willing to indulge in frightening rhetoric. Portage County, ...

Capito: Senator brings funding to the Mountain State

When members of Congress returned to work after their summer break, West Virginians got a reminder there is someone working on their behalf, even when there isn’t much spotlight left to grab. U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R. W.Va., has been working on finding support for those trying to ...

Safety: Be sure child seats are installed correctly

When a new baby arrives, families child-proof their homes and continue to adjust safety measures and rules for children as they grow older. It’s just common sense. But sometimes doing the same for our vehicles can become an afterthought (or just one more expense that feels easier to ...

High Points of the Valley

* Waylon Hayes, 7, of Belpre, should be very proud of himself, after having received the Youth Hero Award from the American Legion Auxiliary. Hayes, who was 6 at the time, calmly called 911 and the contacts on his mother’s phone to let them know his mother had an epileptic seizure. He even ...