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Guest Opinion: Standing together to fight hunger in West Virginia

Local Columns

As West Virginians, we take pride in caring for one another, especially in challenging times. With the federal government shutdown creating uncertainty and potential delays in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, many families are facing difficult questions about how they will put food on the table in the coming weeks. While SNAP benefits fall wholly under the purview of the West Virginia Department of Human Services, Governor Morrisey, and his staff, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) stand ready to assist in any way possible. Our department ...

Work on our streets appreciated

Letters to the Editor

To the Editor, I would like to take the time to recognize the City of Weirton and all of those in the transportation department who were involved in improving our city with the recent paving of several city streets. Especially the main connection road on Weirton Heights of Penco Road just to name a few. It may have caused the necessary slight delay in traffic and in some cases re-routing but the outcome supersedes and slight inconvenience for those who are now enjoying our smoother commute. I just would like to make sure to let them know we do appreciate the beautiful work and ...

Charity hoops game a slam dunk event

Editorials

There are several important traditions in the Ohio Valley for the holiday season. Among them are the Thanksgiving and Christmas giveaways sponsored each year by Bethlehem Apostolic Temple. Those events help those in need have joyous holiday seasons by receiving food, clothing and toys free of cost. Bishop Darrell Cummings, lead pastor of the church, has been the leading force behind those giveaways every year. This year will be no different. What could be different, he said this week, is how many people could be in need due to the federal government shutdown and the pause in SNAP ...

Guest Opinion: The free market works – even in energy

Local Columns

Who wants higher electricity rates? Ask just about anyone and they’ll agree that energy prices have risen. They’re not wrong. In recent weeks there has been significant attention in the Mountain State on what is driving those costs. The question has no doubt arisen from people seeing their electricity bills steadily rise, especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic five years ago. A review of data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that electricity rates have risen for most states. For example: • West Virginia: +27.71% • Ohio: +30.11% • ...

Guest Opinion: Powering America’s future from West Virginia

Local Columns

West Virginia has always been an energy state. From the coal that built our nation to the natural gas fueling the industries of tomorrow, our state has provided the reliable energy America needs to prosper. Today, we stand at another pivotal moment as FirstEnergy’s Mon Power and Potomac Edison propose the construction of a new 1,200-megawatt natural gas power plant. This project is about more than electricity — it’s about securing our energy future, creating good jobs, and ensuring West Virginia continues to lead America forward. The energy demands of the 21st century are ...

Remember the giving in the upcoming season

Local Columns

Well, Halloween is (mostly) over, with some of our communities still scheduling their trick-or-treating this weekend. Now, we turn toward the holiday season that is Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, the Winter Solstice, Christmas, and New Year’s, among many others around the world. There was some criticism a couple of weeks back when crews from the City of Weirton began the process of putting up the community Christmas trees in the city’s north end and in front of the Millsop Community Center. Consider, though, they have limited manpower to put up the trees, as well as the ...