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Kiki's Corner: Gifts help teach about faith

Many tears were shared from sadness as soon as local residents (now adults) when they heard that Vandy and Lincoln school will be demolished. It was heartbreaking for many that went to school spending six years at Lincoln and more at Vandy. Well, all the above is happening for a reason and I ...

Letter to the Editor: Democrats have no leg to stand on

Congressional Democrats have stated they plan to retake control of the House and maybe control of the Senate, in the 2026 elections. How? They have nothing to run on, except opposing Trump on every issue and even impeaching him. For what, they don’t know yet. The vast majority of Americans ...

Safety: Be responsible and don’t drive impaired

’Tis the season … for the potentially nasty combination of holiday parties and weather-affected roads. And while we should bear in mind Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over all the time, local law enforcement agencies will be increasing efforts to stop impaired driving over the next few ...

The Way I See It: Gone without a trace

Before there was an interstate – there was a trail. The next time you are flying down Interstate 70 between Zanesville and Wheeling take a moment to think about the progression the route has taken over the last few centuries. You may be dodging giant 18-wheelers, but earlier travelers had ...

Progress: Encouraging moves on fixing CPS issues

West Virginia’s Department of Human Services has its work cut out for it as it attempts to respond to a federal audit of Child Protective Services, but there seems to be a good plan in place. Department Secretary Alex Mayer told the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human ...

Economy: Permitting reform is an important start

Those who want a clear picture of the challenges facing Ohio’s economy would do well to take a look at the state Chamber of Commerce’s “Energy Permitting in Ohio: A Process Analysis,” which takes a look at just one industry, but reveals some larger truths. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce ...