Even before Thanksgiving Day, the world was already turning to thoughts of Christmas. Christmas parades have happened, big sales at stores are going on, and the “world” is emphasizing Santa Claus, reindeer and the like. This is nothing new. The world has long rejected Jesus, the Savior of ...

In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, many of us are seeking ways to maintain our personal power while navigating a reality that often feels overwhelming. Spiritual ascension offers a path of hope and resilience, reminding us that we are creators of our experience, not victims of ...

While out listening to one of our favorite bands this evening I thought about all the friends we have made over the years. For about 11 years my husband Charlie and I taught line dancing and country couples. We also enjoyed ballroom dancing. We have not only gotten to know the other dancers ...

It is appropriate that a huge thank you be extended to the many supporters that enabled me to serve on the Wood County Board of Education five times in the last 20 years. Much has been accomplished, and could not have been done without the influence and support of Wood County citizens. I asked ...

I want to begin by saying, as a former Parkersburg News sportswriter, I have great respect for Kerry Patrick of the newspapers’ sports staff. Additionally, I appreciate his recent story on the Parkersburg Catholic Crusaderettes, who, because of diminished numbers, will not field a girls ...

I hope our board of education is proud of what they have created. In the words of Clint Eastwood, “this is now a cluster …” There wouldn’t have been all these other injunctions if our board would have left things alone. I’m just a fan of sports that doesn’t understand how important ...