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Opinion

Reporter’s Notebook: Charleston potpourri

Local columns

West Virginians awaiting U.S. Senate confirmations will have to wait a little bit longer. Due to Senate Democrats dragging out votes on President Donald Trump’s appointees, the Republican majority has begun approving appointees in large batches. On Thursday, the Senate approved 48 Trump ...

Look Back: Plenty of hospitality in Parkersburg

Local columns

PARKERSBURG OF 1852 SEEN IN PAGES OF ‘THE GAZETTE.’ City Boasted Four Hotels Which Advertised Their Advantages and Hospitality. Have you ever noticed how yesterday’s daily paper is already torn, and faded and soiled; that being true, what condition would you expect a copy to be in that ...

Monday Morning Quarterback: A reality check for the Mountaineers

Local columns

The dramatic win over rival Pittsburgh the previous Saturday gave Mountaineer fans an upbeat feeling over the succeeding several days, but a quick reality check has tempered enthusiasm. West Virginia was blasted at Kansas 41-10 Saturday where it was not competitive and outplayed in every phase ...

Tick Bites: Don’t let down your guard

Editorials

If you consider yourself to be a carnivore, the West Virginia Department of Health has given you yet another reason to be vigilant about avoiding ticks. Earlier this month, the agency reported multiple cases of the tick-borne Alpha-gal Syndrome, which can cause a variety of symptoms as a result ...

Editor’s Notes: Donating a gift to nature lovers

Local columns

This story may be old news to some, but I found out this week there may soon be another gorgeous place to hike nearby (ish). The Athens Conservancy and Nature Conservancy are working to conserve a 2,973 acre parcel donated by a private landowner whose family has owned it for a ...

Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: An appeal to our better angels

Local columns

Since the beginning of time, humans have had an inherent connection to the nature that surrounds them. Even modern humans hold innate primal instincts that connect us to the Earth in one way or another. Whether it be a child’s intuition to play with rocks and dirt or throw sticks like spears ...