Breaking News

Letter to the Editor: Will Trump cuts close MOV Regional Airport?

The Trump White House announced on Friday, May 2, 2025, that it wants to cut funding for the Transportation Security Administration by $247 million. In its proposal to cut TSA officer levels, the White House stated that “TSA has consistently failed audits while implementing intrusive ...

Letter to the Editor: Another look at carbon capture and storage

I am writing to respond to a recent opinion column that misrepresented Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), which is not only a viable emissions reduction strategy but also a major economic opportunity for West Virginia. The use of CCS extends back to the 1970s. It is proven and safe. In the ...

Letter to the Editor: WSCO students well-trained

Living in the Mid-Ohio Valley has many advantages including the public’s opportunity to experience student massages at the Washington State College of Ohio massage therapy program student therapist clinic. This allows the graduating students the hands-on experience needed to qualify for ...

Letter to the Editor: A citizen’s concerns

If there was a Parkersburg City Council open public forum this is what I would say: * The City Park needs a porta john near the playground as the only restroom now is over by the tennis courts due to construction. * Suggest there are enough granite/stone remembrance benches like ones found ...

Letter to the Editor: Support Belpre school levy

I am in favor of passing the Belpre School Levy to promote our school system and community as a whole. All should know that the future of the system depends on us. We as voting citizens can make passing the levy a reality. This levy will enable our school board to facilitate the present and ...

Letter to the Editor: It’s not working

As most of you know, we have a homeless problem in Parkersburg and Wood County. Two city council members just sponsored a homeless initiative April 22 at the city building. I thought an initiative meant solutions, but instead it was a showcase of some of the groups the taxpayers fund. I wonder ...