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Cracking the Code: Telling the energy story

In Ankara, the capital of Turkey, Nathan, Shale Crescent USA president, and I were interviewed by Turkish media. They did audio and video and translated into Turkish. The audio was turned into articles for print media. The questions asked were meant to inform Turkish viewers and readers. No ...

The Way I See It: Miracle on Ice transcended sports and captivated the nation

One of the biggest battles of the cold war with the Soviet Union occurred not on the battlefield but on the ice of a smallish hockey rink in the quiet village of Lake Placid, New York. Forty-six years ago, a group of young men, the youngest ever sent to the Olympics by the United States, ...

Reporter’s Notebook: Gambling on Hope

Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but on first glance it sure seems like both the Senate and House Finance Committees are sending messages to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Perhaps the message is this: You can have a 10% personal income tax cut, or you can have the Hope Scholarship educational ...

Look Back: Will Rogers comes to Parkersburg

An Afternoon to Remember During the years when the country was peaceful, many celebrities made the lecture and concert circuits for a reasonable fee. One of the unforgettable visits to town was that of the great American humorist, Will Rogers. His appearance and lecture in the auditorium ...

Editor’s Notes: Small talk, big differences

I had a long conversation the other night with a friend who had decided to break ALL the rules about polite conversation. We were hitting religion and politics in a way that would definitely be avoided at Thanksgiving dinner. But this is a person with whom — particularly if I realize my ...

Op-ed: Capitol Connection – halfway there

This week marked the halfway point for the 2026 Legislative Session. As we approach Crossover Day, many bills are being debated and new policies are starting to take shape. The Senate passed SB 30, related to conceal carry permits. The bill allows 18- to 20-year-olds to carry concealed ...