I read with dismay that our state legislators are seriously considering putting armed, retired military and law enforcement in our schools. These so-called “guardians” would not be able to make arrests, but somehow are supposed to stop bullying, drug use, theft and, of course gun possession ...

The West Virginia Legislature is considering our tremendous budget surplus and possible tax cuts. I believe that we need a modern and adequate highway system including a four lane Route 2 and possibly other highway projects, and including great schools, more than a tax cut. With this surplus we ...

It’s too early to evaluate the job Kevin McCarthy is doing as House Speaker, but he is off to a fine start. Recent Republican Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan were utter disappointments. Nancy Pelosi was a great leader but she led the U.S. in the wrong direction in backing Biden’s ...

I just got back from the grocery store, where as usual the service was very poor. They had no regular registers open, but plenty of SELF-CHECKOUT slots open. It appears the store wants us to work for them, without pay, for checking out our own groceries. This is an absolute joke. They obviously ...

As far as I can tell, West Virginia is still at the bottom of the states as far as hunger goes. Yes, West Virginia has a higher minimum wage than Kentucky and Pennsylvania but lower than the other surrounding states. Maybe if our legislators in Charleston would look to raise the state minimum ...

I find interesting recent letters where readers claim we need not worry about climate change because God will take care of it. With that logic, we don’t need police because God will protect us. Same for child protective services because surely God will protect innocent children. What about ...