Enough is enough! We're ready to trade in our winter coats for sundresses, snow boots for sandals, and chilly mornings for warm sunshine. As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, it's hard not to feel a sense of renewal and excitement. Warmer weather means more than just a change in ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
One of the two major Christian Holidays was celebrated last week on December 25th, in remembrance of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the old testament alone, there were over 400 prophecies of the coming of the son of the true and living God. In Isaiah 7-14, “Therefore the ...
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, affectionately known to us as Jack Kennedy, served as the United States of America’s thirty-fifth president. Assassinated sixty-two years ago while riding through Dallas, Texas, in the open presidential Lincoln limousine, Jack Kennedy has been revered and honored ...
We have all seen the ads in favor of Issue 1 stating that it is needed because women need to have access to abortions and miscarriage care. These are false claims that must be challenged. The Ohio Revised code specifically distinguishes abortion from miscarriage (see Section 2919.11). ...
I would like to thank all the businesses that donated to help pay for the bands for the Paden City Music in the Park. Boat Side Deliveries, Auto Related George McDonald, Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union, Jarvis Funeral Home, Paden City Development Authority, and the Wetzel County Commission. ...
The auditorium was dark and quiet with only the small bare bulb hanging over the stage to break the darkness. Creek, creek, came the soft sounds of oiled boards as someone came down the long hallway toward the dark quiet room. The thin silhouette of a tall man could be seen against the yellow ...
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 ...
Lynnda and I enjoyed a second Honeymoon this week in Florida at Disney World. We had a special dinner and viewed the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the top of the Contemporary Resort Hotel. Time flies. It doesn’t seem like we have been married 50 Years this month. I asked Lynnda if she expected ...
My daughter, Dannielle, her husband and Arnie, their 7-year-old golden retriever came home for Memorial Day weekend. Arnie can’t speak a word of English but has a large vocabulary. Words like treat, outside, toy, food, and bedtime are commonly understood by most dogs. Arnie takes ...
A few years ago, Lynnda and I were on vacation in mid-July with our youngest son and his family. Lauren, his second oldest, was getting ready to go off to college. She was working a part-time summer job. During the vacation she announced she wanted to quit because, “They want me to work 3 ...
As a coach, in practice or a game, I take advantage of teachable moments to drive home a point or a behavior we want our players to repeat. When we won the 2024 State Championship after only winning one of our first 7 games, the first lesson was; Don’t give up on your dreams. The other lesson ...
