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Columns by Chuck Clegg

Through the Lens (A Veterans Story)

America has millions of veterans whose stories have gone untold and will be forgotten upon their passing. We often think of veterans as those persons that served during times of war and conflict. While many other millions served our country during times of peace. All of those citizens are ...

Through the Lens: How Much Longer Can We Look Away

There was a time when officials spoke that the road through our community was to be expanded into a four lane. At some point in time the town of Moundsville took up the state’s offer and widened the road up for the increasing traffic, as it seemed everyone had a car. Were their sacrifices on ...

Along the Way (Tim Haught the Mockingbird Song) Part 2

Tim Haught, Wetzel County Prosecutor explains that in the county he sees the three big crimes as domestic, sexual and substance abuse. He has witnessed some terrible cases of abuse within the county. He indicated parents have to be aware of the people who their children are around. He pointed ...

Along the Way (Tim Haught The Mocking Bird’s Song) Part 1

It is important for you to understand I have an interest in law. Not so much the written law books, but my fascination is with lawyers and the art of law when practiced in a courtroom. Now admittedly, my exposure is to what we see on television. That is not the law, but a 60-minute story to ...

Through the Lens (New Program to Aid in Mental Well Fair)

In today’s hectic world, mental health of the population is increasingly seen as not something to hide in dark places, but as an issue to help and receive treatment. This philosophy is also being put into place within the schools’ systems in the country. According to Internet sources, the ...

Through the Lens (The Silent Majority)

At last week’s Wetzel County Board of Education meeting, several delegations spoke concerning issues before that they felt strongly about. Teachers spoke of the need for more control of their classrooms. Citizens from two community’s spoke in efforts to preserve their schools. One parent ...

Through the Lens (Sounds of Yesteryears Beach Boys)

Last Saturday evening Mary and myself, along with our friends Connie and Earl Yost, traveled to Wheeling to hear the sounds from our youth. Last spring they contacted us asking if we would like to go to a concert in Wheeling. Not sure I even knew when or who was performing that far in ...

A Step Back in Time to 1969

Last Saturday evening I joined some old friends, some I had not seen in years and others I see often around town. The Class of Magnolia 1969 was made up of over 150 classmates. On the day before we graduated, our stern-faced Principal George Mullet held a clip board high as he shouted, “If ...

Through the Lens (Have Radar Gun Will Travel)

Being defined as a professional in any category places you in an elite group. It generally recognizes that you are well versed, possess special skills and have a true love for what you are doing. John Rush is a person I have known for some years and I will have to say he fits my definition of a ...

Through the Lens (BUZZ…OUCH!!)

If you have not noticed, for some reason the grouchy, mean, and unreasonable insect known as a Yellow Jacket is holding close to the ground this year. It is about this time when cutting grass, especially along a creek bank, you may come upon a nest of Yellow Jackets coming and going in a ...