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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 ...

Letter to the Editor: Stand up for our America

Saw Riley Moore on MSNBC news standing at the El Salvadoran prison where (Kilmar Abrego) was sent by Trump illegally to that prison. Even the SCOTUS ruled that he is to be returned immediately. Yet, Trump has defied the court’s order. Think about that. A U.S. citizen expecting to go home ...

Letter to the Editor: Important voice silenced

I am responding to the accusation quoted in the Parkersburg newspaper, “Reynolds said Tuck has made multiple ‘slanderous remarks and posts about other council members.’” No examples have been shown. Also, it stated that she “throws the administration and most council people under ...