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Opinion

High Points of the Valley

Editorials

* Since 2001, the Mid-Ohio Valley Empty Bowls program has provided an opportunity for artists and other caring community members to gather and support the effort to stamp out hunger. The event returns in-person this year to the First United Methodist Church in Williamstown on March 23. The ...

Reporter’s Notebook: Thoughts on the 2024 legislative session

Local columns

As I write this Sunday morning following the end of this year’s 60-day session of the West Virginia Legislature, I’m trying to wrap my head around everything. When one looks back at this particular session, I have no idea what the takeaways will be. I stand by my contention a few weeks ago ...

Look Back: The origins of Uncle Sam

Local columns

ORIGINAL UNCLE SAM NOW DEAD; WAS HOOSIER.Kendaville, Ind., March 24 [1928] Discovery of the identity of the man who inspired the mythical Uncle Sam, known throughout the world by his gangling physique, chin whiskers and high hat, is claimed by Mrs. Louise B. Young, Kendaville ...

Foster Parents: You could make a difference for a child

Editorials

Ever considered becoming a foster parent, only to back off on the idea because the process seems too daunting? A new partnership among the West Virginia Department of Human Services, Aetna Better Health of West Virginia and 10 foster care agencies statewide is aiming to change that. In an ...

Setting our history straight

Local columns

I’m a big proponent of wiping out the Euro-centric language in many school history textbooks or on historical markers that used phrases like “the first MAN to DISCOVER” or the “first PERSON to cross the (such and such geographical boundary or obstacle).” It’s meant to subconsciously ...

Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Detoxing your home

Local columns

Spring is usually the time homeowners decide to take inventory of unnecessary “junk” and clean out closets, garages, and other areas of their homes. It is also a good time to detox your home. We all have items that have outlived their usefulness, but detoxing a home involves looking at the ...