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Look Back: Going underground

“They say there’s a tunnel…” Perhaps only the discovery of a treasure map can do more to spark our excitement than the thoughts of a secret tunnel! Whether it be on the bank of a river, in the basement of an old house, or from a Hardy Boys mystery book, the mere thoughts of a ...

Reporter’s Notebook: Pre-primary potpourri

We’re now in the calm before the Tuesday storm, and I’ve never wanted an election to be over more than this one. Seriously, this primary election cycle has been pure obnoxiousness, but I fear this may be how future GOP primaries are from here on out: A combination of ...

Op-ed: Election is about an end to the status quo

When West Virginia Republicans head to the polls Tuesday, the choice could not be clearer: maintain the status quo that has stranded our state at the bottom of national rankings, or elect bold leaders who will put West Virginia first. We witnessed this exact dynamic on the national stage ...

Editor’s Notes: Escaping a 24-7 siege mentality

I know I’m not alone in driving past gas stations last week and panicking a little at the nearly $5/gallon prices; or worrying about news that other prices are increasing, energy costs are rising, etc. There’s the faint whiff of panic in the air, everywhere. I was talking with a friend ...

Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: The ‘scare’

For many years, the story of C8 or PFOA contamination in the Mid-Ohio Valley was framed as nothing more than a “scare.” Journalists who covered it were accused of using inflammatory and irresponsible language to frighten people. Calling it a “scare” became a way to dismiss the message ...

The Crochet Lady: Newborn slippers stepping your way

Hello. I am Maurita the Crochet Lady. This month I wrote a pattern for newborn sized slippers and included an optional star that can be sewn onto them. The supplies include: soft worsted weight yarn, hook size H-5.0mm hook and a finishing or tapestry needle for sewing. STITCHES: CH= chain, ...