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Letter to the Editor: The other men’s bracket

Once again, the other national college basketball bracket is here. For those of you who are not aware, West Liberty University near Wheeling is once again playing in the Division II Men’s National Basketball Tournament. As a member of the Mountain East conference, they have won the Atlantic ...

Letter to the Editor: Take a look at the other side

This letter is an answer to the letter in the Feb. 26 newspaper titled “Republicans are on the wrong side,” a letter full of misinformation. First, the U.S. is not the only country in the world plagued by mass shootings. Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, European countries, Mexico, ...

Letter to the Editor: ‘Surplus’ a deception

The so-called “surplus” is as many of us thought. It’s based on underestimated revenue and the stimulus funds from the COVID-19 stimulus bills sent to all the states. A total deception in the guise of passing a tax reduction law. Then, there’s the inventory repeal, credits (another ...

Letter to the Editor: Lies and stupidity

Just read the latest drivel of our expert on all things. She feels the Republicans are responsible for a lot of problems that the Democrats are trying to solve. If the truth is to be known, it is the Democrat party that feels abortion is fine and dandy. Roe was wrong and was based on a lie by ...

Letter to the Editor: Why is law needed?

Perhaps a rant on the Wednesday edition, I believe Feb. 15, in Our Opinion article: “SB274 can improve K-3 outcomes. Concerns itself with English Language Arts (ELA) and math for kindergarten through 3rd grade. Beginning in 2026 any student found deficient in the above can be held back a ...

Letter to the Editor: Lubeck post office would help

This letter is regarding moving the Washington, W.Va., post office or possibly building a new post office in Lubeck, W.Va. I am told the Washington, W.Va. post office does not have a lot of business. There are approximately 50 businesses from Larkmead down through Lubeck. This does not include ...