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Cracking the Code: Facts are important

Over two years ago, my wife Lynnda got the news, “You have breast cancer.” Not the news we wanted to hear. It was factual. The tests didn’t lie. The doctor added, “We caught it early thanks to your breast exam.” They called it “stage zero.” Lynnda was given options. She chose a ...

Backyard Gardener: Tasks for maintaining a fall garden

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Cool and crisp fall weather is here. What a slide in temperatures from 82 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday to daytime highs in the 50s this week. Pull out the sweaters, jackets and gloves and of course, the pumpkin lattes and hot apple cider. Are ...

The Way I See It: Farmer’s Castle shielded early Belpreans from dangers

Those establishing Marietta in 1788 felt the need to expand beyond the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers. As more people arrived aboard the stream of flatboats coming down the river, new settlements were created to provide homes and farmlands for the growing population. The entire ...

Life Through the Lens: Life favors the boldly unprepared

“Nothing is secure. Everything is wrong. No one is above suspicion.” *** You simply cannot always be prepared for what comes next! While this is one of life’s most fundamental lessons…it is a tough lesson to learn because we, as humans, tend to preoccupy ourselves with ...

Reporter’s Notebook: Let Babydog eat cake

You’d be forgiven if you were to think that West Virginia only has one U.S. senator instead of two. Because based on appearances, Sen. Jim Justice appears to be doing the bare minimum. Sure, Justice is casting votes. If he has missed any, I’m unaware. The same goes for committee meetings. ...

Look Back: Important collection stays put

VALUABLE COLLECTION of Indian Relics Will Go To American College of History – Parkersburg to Lose a Rare Museum of Antiquities. Right here in the City of Parkersburg is one of the completest private collections of Indian relics in the United States. We are sorry to learn that in the course ...