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Letter to the Editor: Ban knee-jerk reactions

Recently, a man and a woman showed how little they know about firearms. The man (I believe a member of Congress) said some of the AR-15s (not assault rifles) are capable of shooting 30 rounds a second. Really? The woman, a Supreme Court associate justice, said they are capable of shooting 800 ...

Letter to the Editor: Liberty and justice for all

I do not understand why “proven Conservatives” insist on bashing liberals. One need only look at the history of Parkersburg … its plastics industry, advanced technologies, museums and historic buildings to see that the Mid-Ohio Valley has long been a bastion in America for liberal ...

Letter to the Editor: Understanding Easter

As we approach the Easter season, it is important to understand what it is all about. Although the secular world likes to talk about the Easter Bunny, all of that has absolutely nothing to do with the real meaning of Easter. It is all about the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave ...

Letter to the Editor: Lift workers above poverty line

I spoke March 26 during the public forum at the Parkersburg City Council meeting. I have worked with low-income families and the organizations that support them. I am going to expand on a conversation held at the last city budget meeting where Mr. Carpenter suggested that raises proposed for ...

Letter to the Editor: Address bullying in our schools

My daughter, who has courageously battled medical conditions, has been subjected to relentless bullying. Despite my numerous attempts—twenty, to be precise—to bring this to the attention of an authority figure, my concerns have been met with a deafening silence. This lack of response not ...

Letter to the Editor: Thank you

I want to thank the city street department for the very nice job they did fixing the dead-end alley in North End. The two new homeowners — that alley runs behind their houses — are very thankful and pleased. Once again, thank you for taking care of that problem Darold Hinzman Parkersburg