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April 23 letters to the editor

Cheat River could be big tourist destination  On Tuesday, May 23, 1989, Norman Julian wrote a column about the Cheat River published by The Dominion Post, quoting the article “A river that is a state treasure, yet is little known to outsiders.”  Thirty-four years have ...

Get out and see state’s views

BY ALDONA BIRD I grew up mostly in West Virginia — my family settled down in Preston County when I was a child — and have spent much of my adult life here as well. Despite living in this beautiful state for decades, I’ve only recently begun to explore and see what West Virginia ...

June 26 letters to the editor

Someday is now: Donate to ReTails I wasn’t born a collector — I was raised to be a collector by my parents and grandparents. They survived the Depression and learned to find value in everything. The smallest washer, broken tool or threadbare jeans could be used, repaired or repurposed ...

April 22 letters to the editor

Albright Dam removal a win for climate resilience The results of climate change have created uncertainty about the future for young people. With the climate emergency intensifying each year, contamination threats, and increasing water scarcity, it is unclear what the environment will be ...

State's formerly polluted rivers are shining example

Cleaning a body of water is a complicated and expensive process, but the area’s waterways show even the worst polluted rivers, lakes and creeks can be restored to productive fisheries and boost the economy. Acid mine drainage, a legacy left by West Virginia’s once-thriving coal mining ...

FOC raising money for road work

Friends of the Cheat is trying to raise $10,000 to maintain access to the Cheat River and Big Sandy River. This year, the focus is on the Jenkinsburg area. The spot is famous for its high bridge and being home to Blue Hole, a popular swimming area, according to the West Virginia Land ...