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Editorials

Show support for our local farmers

Take some of the region’s freshest produce and throw in an opportunity for area residents to enjoy a pleasant day with family and friends, and you have the perfect recipe for local farmers markets. Held at many locations throughout the Tri-State Area, the markets offer a chance to buy fresh ...

OVAC All-stars are set to shine

Fans of high school football in our region have been waiting for Saturday night for a long time. That’s when the 79th-annual Rudy Mumley Ohio Valley Athletic Conference All-Star Football Charity Classic will be played. As usual, the contest will allow the top graduated seniors from Ohio to ...

A fun week for all abilities

With its signing 35 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was designed to make certain that individuals with disabilities – no matter the kind – have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. It guarantees equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, ...

Insurance imbalance costing us dearly

Health care coverage is on the minds of many these days, as we consider what changes at the federal level might mean for those covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Here in West Virginia, approximately 19% of the population is covered by Medicare and approximately 28% is covered by either Medicaid ...

Celebrating the legacy of E. Gordon Gee

Monday marked the conclusion of an extraordinary chapter in American higher education as E. Gordon Gee stepped down from his presidency at West Virginia University. Spanning more than four decades and multiple institutions, Gee’s career has been characterized by visionary leadership, an ...

Move over and slow down

West Virginia drivers have known for years that when they see an emergency or other vehicle at the side of the road with flashing lights, they are to move over and slow down. Now, that law is even clearer about what is expected in such situations. Road maintenance workers are now also part of ...