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Opinion

Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Using water responsibly

Local columns

This summer’s drought was a wake-up call for tri-state citizens who take our water resources for granted. Areas across the USA suffered from droughts, but SE Ohio and parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania broke records for deficits of rainfall. More than half of Ohio saw some degree of ...

Much for which to be thankful

Letters to the editor

Many of you either know me or know of me as the guitar guy who performs the marketing for a local pizza company on the south side of Parkersburg. It is a job that I have been blessed to be at for over fifteen years. As Veterans Day approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all ...

Getting involved

Letters to the editor

I worked the election Nov. 5, at the Waverly Volunteer Fire Department and was extremely happy at the number of people that came out to vote. Probably a record for early voting and election day turnout! I was most impressed with the number of first time voters, especially the young men and ...

What about the rights of the unborn?

Letters to the editor

Maybe the other writer has more “accurate” numbers about Planned Parenthood’s total of abortions versus the number of “health care” procedures performed. According to the writer’s info, what if it is “only” about 4.5% of total procedures. That is only some 392,000 little lives ...

Self-love not an easy journey

Letters to the editor

Self-love is often portrayed as a serene journey filled with self-care rituals and daily affirmations. However, for those who’ve walked through its harshest realities, we know it’s not for the faint-hearted. True self-love demands courage, brutal honesty, and a willingness to face aspects ...

Do I make a difference?

Letters to the editor

Have you ever done so much for other people that you don’t get your own to do list done? Recently, I was starting to feel I needed to take time for my own projects. Also, I thought I spent too much time on the phone calling to keep in touch with my friend or checking that they are OK. I may ...