Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A chance of frost is in the forecast as the growing season winds its way down. Many gardeners perform a fall cleanup and plant a cover crop such as winter wheat in the garden space. However, vegetable gardening can be done year-round, so now is the ...
Despite the myriad challenges they have faced over the past few years and perpetual meddling from state and federal government, West Virginia public schools have managed to improve a little in key educational and operational areas, according to the state Department of Education’s annual ...
Think about the Ohio River and you are likely to think about the wide body of water flowing gently past Marietta, Belpre and Parkersburg as giant barges move materials up and down the river and boaters dart about on the Ohio and up the numerous tributaries. Adequate water in the Ohio River ...
Every once in a while, politicians will float the question of whether drivers should have to retake their tests as a requirement for license renewal after a certain age. With age comes the possibility of reduced vision, perhaps hearing loss, reduced reflexes and other changes we all laugh about ...
Despite a delay while unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., argued over messaging and content, the West Virginia Department of Health has finally been able to release its annual respiratory vaccine guidelines for health care providers and patients. That is a relief to health care ...
As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, one of my primary responsibilities is ensuring that our government is responsibly funded so it remains open and working for the people we represent, including hardworking West Virginians. That’s why I’m deeply disappointed to see ...