West Virginia has always been an energy state. From the coal that built our nation to the natural gas fueling the industries of tomorrow, our state has provided the reliable energy America needs to prosper. Today, we stand at another pivotal moment as FirstEnergy’s Mon Power and Potomac ...
As I was reading a book, I realized the fall (autumn) starts Sept. 22 and ends Dec. 21. In the fall, the temperature drops and the days get shorter. Leaves change color from green to red, yellow or brown before falling. It’s also time for harvesting crops and preparing for the winter ...
Our high school soccer team had a rough season. We lacked the ability to score and had a losing record going into the playoffs despite the boys’ hard work and improvement. In the playoffs, their goal was still to win the state championship. In the first playoff game, we scored an early ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Happy Halloween! This week trick or treat activities are happening all over the region. Please be aware of the times in your area for the safety of all our little ghouls and goblins. What is America’s favorite Halloween candy? The Reese’s ...
As a life-long consumer of newspapers, I have read many odd headlines. “Three Mice Make Radiation Ride in Model Man-in-Space Cabin,” from the Oct. 13, 1960 front page of The Marietta Times is a great example and one that is worth exploring more. By the fall of 1960 the original group ...
The news business is constantly changing and that means changing with the times. So, reluctantly, I have started a news TikTok. I’m not a fan of TikTok. I don’t like how the app is designed or how it’s meant to keep a user swiping for minutes and sometimes hours. I don’t like its ...
