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Letter to the Editor: A wonderful event

I am writing this letter to congratulate the owners of the Parkersburg venue at 716 Market St., the Milestone, and also the city of Parkersburg, for the celebration of the Big Red Marching Band’s 100th anniversary. This was held on June 8. I live in Maryland and I don’t get back to ...

Letter to the Editor: There must be better than Biden

In a few months, the American people will be voting to elect a new president. I am 87, native of France. I enjoy watching the news media following local, state and national politics, but for the past few weeks, I cannot believe what is going on in New York court system. (Kangaroo court). For ...

Letter to the Editor: Some electric ideas

Yes, I do believe in global warming. I am 86 years old and I still live in the house I was born in. Also, my dad and five sisters were in this same house. My sister and I rode horses to the Barlow Fair when I was about 14 years old. By the last of September there was no green grass. There was ...

Letter to the Editor: A rebuttal, part 1

I am an independent voter, and I gave this (“Beware of Biden”) a critical reading. The writer’s statements about Trump being treated unfairly, I find hard to believe. The writer makes undetailed statements that preclude fact-checking. Trump is a narcissist who does not care about the ...

Letter to the Editor: Life is not fair

What is the deal with Bronny James? His father is an NBA player. Bronny has done absolutely nothing personally to warrant his getting a workout with NBA teams, as he has accomplished zero in his basketball career. He is not even a starter on his college team. He averages about 4 points or so. ...

Letter to the Editor: The wonder of hope

Hope is a great thing. Having hope when the odds are against you can keep you going. I had hope in 2016 when my spine started to twist. I lost 5 inches in height in 10 months. It was a fast onset of scoliosis. I tried a prescription back brace and physical therapy which didn’t slow it down. ...