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Opinion

Strengthen community

Letters to the editor

The recent revelations surrounding Project 2025 have raised significant alarms about the future of our democracy. This initiative, concealed behind a veil of secrecy and driven by a clandestine group of influential elites, threatens to erode the foundational principles of our nation. The ...

The personal experience of handmade

Letters to the editor

Have you ever stopped to think how much time it takes to make craft projects? Do you have any hobbies like I do, maybe sewing, card making, jewelry making, or photography? My daughter makes unique crocheted toys, which she designs by making her own patterns. She tries to sell them at craft ...

Cracking the Code: We are NOT divided, just disunified

Local columns

This week, Lynnda and I were in Denver at Influence, the National Speakers Association’s annual convention. Sunday morning’s opening keynote speaker was Brian Bird, who presented, “The Breakthrough Formula.” Brian stated, “All of you will get to break a board with your bare hands ...

Celebration: West Virginia State Fair has much to offer

Editorials

For nearly 100 years, Mountain State residents have carried on the summer tradition of celebrating our state and its people with the West Virginia State Fair. Having kicked off its 99th annual event in Lewisburg Thursday, the fair will run through Aug. 17, featuring rides, entertainment, lots ...

Backyard Gardener: Rutabaga – forgotten cool season root crop

Local columns

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! The extreme hot and dry weather is affecting crops and gardens here in the Valley. Even for those backyard gardeners who irrigate, many plants will suffer from the extreme heat. In some cases, plants will wilt during midday simply because the leaves ...