This past Monday was a day to reflect on the life and legacy of a champion for civil rights and social justice. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's message of equality, nonviolence, and unity continues to resonate, inspiring movements worldwide, however It appears to be a “Dream ...
As the United States approaches the Semiquincentennial anniversary, let's have a moment to reflect on the nation's 250 year journey – the triumphs, struggles, and lessons learned. From the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to today's global influence, America's story is one ...
Last week, state Senate President Pro Tempore Donna Boley announced her decision to step away from the legislature after decades of service representing Pleasants County and state Senate District Three. “It is with a heavy, but grateful, heart that I submit to you my resignation from the ...
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, love, and celebration, but for many the days that follow bring a period of overwhelming stress and anxiety. Now that the New Year is upon us it's essential to acknowledge the emotional challenges that come with this time of year. ...
Valley high school girls traveled down to Parkersburg on Tuesday, December 23, to battle the Knights of Parkersburg Christian in the Mary “O” Crusaderette basketball classic and came away with a 54-49 victory. The Lumberjills soundly defeated the Knights less than a week earlier in Pine ...
By now you may have heard that the new director of the Wetzel County Animals Shelter Charles Brown, hired on October 26, has resigned from his position. Why? His actions have been reviewed on social media concerning his handling of his job and employees. Mr. Brown's actions may have been his ...
In the year 1980, President Jimmy Carter put in place a grain embargo against Russia. That was the year our first Global Positioning system became active in commercial use. That same year, Coach Mark Romick returned to River High School. Little did he know that 45 years later, he would still be ...
Some years ago, my wife and I were visiting my son and his family for the day. We decided to visit a small park that sits along the Muskingum River hoping to see a passing riverboat. My youngest grandson and I were exploring the riverbank in the park, when we came upon a bronze sculpture ...
Back in the 1950s and 60s, America had an abundance of song writers who could spin a character or emerging legend into a song. When that happened, the words and story wrapped in the lyrics became the history we all remember. In fact, in many of those songs, we each can sing their tunes and ...
As each season comes around, I find myself saying, spring is my favorite season. As spring passes and summer arrives, it becomes my favorite season. Before long the day shortens and trees turn into fall colors, I find myself saying, fall is my favorite season. And in a month or two when the ...
