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Points to consider while voting

To the Editor, Don’t believe President Donald Trump’s claims that there will be massive cheating in the upcoming election. Only people who are “registered” voters can vote. He claims cheating will occur with mail-in-ballots. For people requesting those ballots, only one ballot is sent per person. It’s the Republicans who have been doing everything to suppress voters. Such as in Texas, the GOP governor had many ballot boxes removed and left one per city. And Republicans set up fake “official” drop boxes. There is more.... Trump is putting people’s lives in danger with ...

West Virginia offers nothing

To the Editor, What is it with this state when it concerns senior citizens? They have no programs for us. For transportation to doctor visits, it’s only if you have a doctor in Weirton. I go to doctors in Ohio and they have great opportunities for people living in Ohio. I was born in this state and it’s nothing to brag about, and Florida is another state that takes excellent care of their seniors. This state is always complaining about how poor it is, but yet we have to pay taxes on our cars and our utilities are high and rent. I should have stayed in Ohio. At least I’d ...

There is no health plan

To the Editor, I am going to be judgmental about Trump. I can’t put my finger on it, but I am going to try. There is talk of Trump’s base, which includes many well-known in the middle class that speak well of Trump and will vote for him. Don’t kid yourself. He is the incumbent and will be hard to beat. I don’t know what I am missing, but why would anyone vote for an unrepentant conniver who would con an orphan out of her health care? Trump and his cabinet have no credible health plan. Steve Kopa Weirton

Weld’s service applauded

To the Editor, Over the past 10 years, I’ve watched as the opioid crisis in West Virginia has invaded every community and touched nearly every family in this state. As a retired pharmacist, I’ve paid particular attention as to just how our legislature has tried to address what I believe to be the most significant issue our state faces. Because of my background and from what I’ve seen over the past four years, I support State Senator Ryan Weld as he seeks a second term as our senator. Ryan served as a prosecuting attorney in Brooke County for several years, and took his ...

West Virginia has an option

To the Editor, In the gubernatorial election November 3rd, you have a choice. If you are satisfied with the present failed state policy for COVID-19 that has resulted in business closings, high unemployment, children and adolescents denied the benefits of in-person education, and the restriction of our freedoms while there continue to be 150 or more new COVID-19 cases daily, vote for Justice. If you would like a governor with extensive US Army Emergency Operations Planning experience whose focus would be to protect those who are vulnerable to COVID-19 while letting the rest of us get ...

McGeehan an honorable representative

To the Editor, Delegate Pat McGeehan is a rare breed in politics: a man of his word. He has demonstrated time and time again the four cardinal virtues of courage, wisdom, temperance, and justice. He never gives in to political pressure from party bosses. In this time where politics are consumed by passion, McGeehan always does his best to find common ground, based in principle, with those around him. He resists the temptation to argue from emotion and always defers to reason. As a legislator, Pat shows the utmost adherence to principle over political party and the dedication to carry ...