With everything going on at the federal and state levels of government so far this year and the impact those things are having on my day-to-day life, I have so far chosen to stay out of local political skirmishes, for the most part. Many incredible voices more powerful than mine have risen to ...
If there was a Parkersburg City Council open public forum this is what I would say: * The City Park needs a porta john near the playground as the only restroom now is over by the tennis courts due to construction. * Suggest there are enough granite/stone remembrance benches like ones found in ...
I am in favor of passing the Belpre School Levy to promote our school system and community as a whole. All should know that the future of the system depends on us. We as voting citizens can make passing the levy a reality. This levy will enable our school board to facilitate the present and ...
As most of you know, we have a homeless problem in Parkersburg and Wood County. Two city council members just sponsored a homeless initiative April 22 at the city building. I thought an initiative meant solutions, but instead it was a showcase of some of the groups the taxpayers fund. I wonder ...
There has been some public discussion recently suggesting that private and parochial schools in Washington County do not follow the same educational standards as our public schools. As a leader in Catholic education, I would like to clarify the facts for our community. All private and ...
* WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center took another life-saving step last week when it presented automatic external defibrillators to two community organizations — Progress Ridge Community Building and Waverly Activity Center. “Having essential life-saving equipment on hand is critical ...