By Dr. Michael Hogan When I grow up, I want to be a pundit. There are all kinds of pundits — economic, sports, financial, political, all kinds. Being any one […]
Opinion
Local sewing shop to have open nights
What’s your summer project? Have you contemplated learning a new craft, something to keep you busy on rainy summer evenings or days too hot to be outside? Allow me to […]
Put differences aside for the health of area
By Richard Vaglienti One of the great strengths of our area is the presence of two hospital systems: One very small and one very, very large. For many years they […]
Governor’s mansion’s vacancy appears to be both a practical and constitutional matter
No one lives at their job anymore, barring a few over-the-top achievers and firefighters. After all, it is the digital age, and most of us are a phone call or […]
Talk radio has created chaos, discord in nation
Steve Kopa, Weirton Talk radio and cable TV — a noble cause that has turned into a headache. How did the opportunity to disseminate a conservative viewpoint turn into Rush […]
Enemies of the people are political parties
Jim Hinebaugh, Maysville Political parties may start based on principle but inevitably they become a means of pitting voters against voters. In our lifetimes, that has never been more evident […]
We have lost our sense of caring for those around us
By Matthew G. Johnson Recently, an interpretation of the Bible by Attorney General Jeff Sessions found itself in the spotlight. Quoting Romans 13 out of context as a justification to […]
No need to rush House’s impeachment proceedings
Some say no matter how you look at life, you lose. That is, setbacks, failures, defeats and, of course, ultimately, death are a given. Still, we like to think that […]
No matter how good the farm system, Pirates don’t stand a chance
MORGANTOWN — There is a solid youth movement within the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organizations, which may be a scary notion these days. That movement may begin with West Virginia Black Bears outfielder […]
Radon tests half price due to grant
Usually when we’re releasing information on radon, it’s during the dead of winter. After all, January is National Radon Action Month and we like to highlight the dangers of this […]
