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The summer concert season is upon us

No matter what style you like to listen to or your preference for performance, there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy live music in beautiful outdoor settings across the Tri-State Area during the next several months. The Historic Fort Steuben Concert Series will return for its 18th season at 7 p.m. Thursday when Beatlemania Magic takes to the Berkman Amphitheater stage. Music will continue at 7 p.m. each Thursday through Aug. 1, when Hermie Graniti’s Dueling Pianos and Bon Journey perform. Included in the series will be a July 4 performance by the Tri-State Community Band, ...

Kids have a message worth remembering

Eight students from the Northern Panhandle – five of them from the Hancock and Brooke counties area – have been recognized as regional winners in the annual Kids Kick Opioids contest. Organized through the office of the West Virginia Attorney General, the contest encourages youth to create artistic displays to help raise awareness of the need to fight against the opioid epidemic. Among the local recipients were Eden McKinney and Kaidence Dawson from Brooke Middle School, and Catherine Tirona, Nathan Kirk and Brooklynn Murphy from St. Joseph the Worker. Other winners are Lindley ...

Always remember their sacrifice

This weekend has become what is considered to be the start of the summer vacation season. The kids are out of or about to get out of school. The days are getting longer. The grills are out in full force. But this weekend in general, and Monday in particular, also must be a time to pause and consider those freedoms we enjoy as Americans — the things we too often take for granted, like living in a place where we can travel as we choose, read the newspapers and publications we want to, watch the movies and television shows that we prefer and enjoy picnics and good weather as ...

Roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life

As the American Red Cross continues to get creative in enticing donors to give blood, its newest promotion may be the perfect fit for those willing to roll up their sleeves between now and June 9. Lovers of the video game Tetris may be willing to attend a blood drive over the next couple of weeks to receive not only a special Tetris + Red Cross T-shirt, but to get a chance at a trip for two to New York to meet Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov. “As summer gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to come in to give blood now to help keep the blood supply as stable as possible. The ...

Remember our safety on the road

Memorial Day, which marks the unofficial start of summer, is just a few days away. And, with the sunny skies and warmer temperatures that the Tri-State Area is finally experiencing, it’s anticipated there will be an increase in traffic this coming weekend and during the weeks ahead. Unfortunately, more vehicles on our roads mean there will be greater chances for accidents. That’s why it’s important for all motorists to be careful, especially when they are riding or sharing the road with motorcyclists. While that message always is important, it gets special attention each May, ...

Capito is not giving up on West Virginia

It’s good to have friends, and West Virginians know they’ve got someone they can rely on in Washington, D.C. U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., continues to use her experience and her rank to serve Mountain State residents wherever she can find the opportunity. This week, she’s among those pitching the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, in her role as ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The bill would authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue work on projects that include many right here. Examples include addressing ...