With the primaries now behind us, I can’t say I’m entirely surprised by the outcomes. If West Virginia has taught us anything about politics in the last decade or more, it’s that culture war and social issues are exceedingly potent, even in the shadow of actual problems in dire need of ...
Recent public discourse surrounding the closure of the recycling drop‑off bins at the Parkersburg Recycling Center has unfortunately been marked by misinformation. It is important to clearly and unequivocally set the record straight: tThe Wood County Solid Waste Authority (WCSWA) did not ...
Charleston’s First Presbyterian Church Hope Center released a report last week that highlights the challenges for young people aging out of the foster care system in West Virginia. It showed the continuum of care for these vulnerable residents falls short in a number of ways. For the Hope ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! We were a little on the dry side but that has all changed this week. Continual downpours since Sunday have brought several inches of rain and even flooding in areas around the valley. The forecast for the next few days is dry and sunny so we can ...
I have always been intrigued by the sight of a train engine pulling a long string of freight cars bound for one of the many industrial customers in our area. There was a time when the trains traveling along Ohio 7, or up through Vienna and through Williamstown would be trailed by a caboose, ...
Despite enormous settlements and creation of a foundation that says it is dedicated to preventing substance use disorder, supporting recovery and saving lives, a study this spring from WalletHub showed West Virginia STILL has the sixth-worst drug problem in the country. Worse, the Mountain ...
