We’ve all heard it. Somebody loses a job and says, “I’m moving — the grass is greener over there.” Some kids graduate and think the grass is greener in the big city. Some families drive through a new subdivision and swear the lawns are thicker, the schools are better, the air is ...
I love a good Fourth of July show as much as the next guy. The whistle, the color, the way kids’ faces light up at the park in Sistersville. There’s something about fireworks at a festival that feels like summer itself. But there’s a difference between a controlled show over the Ohio ...
As America turns 250, we’re reminded that preparedness isn’t just for “some other place” On June 24, 2026, Venezuela was hit by a rare “doublet,” two massive quakes, magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, just 39 seconds apart near San Felipe, Yaracuy. The second was Venezuela’s strongest in ...
America’s 250 year journey is highlighted by all the complexities that we’ve overcome that have shaped the nation. Listing all the events that got us to where we are today would be next to impossible, but here is a glimpse into America’s complex journey. Starting with the American ...
June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, commemorates the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. More than a century and a half later, Juneteenth has evolved into a widely recognized celebration of ...
A recent number one hit on some music charts was the song “Life is a Highway”. My great grandson, though he’s only five, loved the song. He would get in the car and want it on the radio. He’d sing along with it, knowing every word. In today’s world, life often is the highway, and ...
The one event many can’t wait for and others dread! High school reunions are more than just a nostalgic trip down memory lane, they’re a special time where old friends and school mates can reunite and relive the past, at least one more time. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with your ...
The skyrocketing price of gasoline is taking a toll on everyday Americans who work hard to try and make ends meet. With the national average gas price hitting $4.53 per gallon, most everyone is feeling the pinch at the pump For those who commute long distances and rely on their vehicles for ...
Memorial Day is a time to pause, reflect, and remember. It’s a day to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It’s a time of mourning. From the Revolutionary War to modern-day conflicts, countless individuals have given their lives for our country. ...
Paden City high school, once the hub of the community, closed its doors at the direction of the Wetzel County BOE in 2025, leaving the legacy of the once thriving building in limbo. However, the PCDA acquired the facility from the board for a mere $10 and immediately began the transformation ...