When someone tells you that you look nice you say, thank you. What do you say when they compliment you on what you mean to them? When they tell you how you’ve helped them through tough times, how should you respond? I have a few friends who have lived through much harder things than I have ...

In a previous letter, I stated no one agrees with the U.S. Supreme Court decisions 100% of the time … a statement I stand by. In a recent Supreme Court “bad” decision, the court ruled states could redistrict before the next census (in 2030). Thus, several states “red” and ...

Well, it finally happened; a day when I had to keep saying, “I can’t.” We went to put flowers on the graves of loved ones for Memorial Day. My mother had asked in later years, “Who will remember them when I’m gone?” I told her I would. Today I failed her. I tried to get to the ones ...

I am writing to express my appreciation for Councilwoman Sharon Kuhl. Over the years, she has been consistently responsive to concerns I have raised regarding city services. I live near the Southwood Park pool, and some time ago someone defaced the retaining wall with obscene graffiti. We ...

Sometimes it is easier to respond to an item than to write one. About a month ago, an author wrote a letter with lots of opinions and misleading statements. Where are the facts? In his last paragraph, the author says “In (his) view,” then proceeds to show his TDS (Trump Derangement ...

Recent public discourse surrounding the closure of the recycling drop‑off bins at the Parkersburg Recycling Center has unfortunately been marked by misinformation. It is important to clearly and unequivocally set the record straight: tThe Wood County Solid Waste Authority (WCSWA) did not ...