As we go about our daily lives, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of work, family, and community obligations. But on Valentine's Day, we're reminded to take a step back, appreciate the loved ones in our lives, and celebrate the commitment that makes it all worthwhile. Growing ...
The Panama Canal is an international waterway in Panama, connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. While the United States played a significant role in the canal's construction and operation, the question of whether the US can "take back" the canal is complex. The Panama Canal was ...
The metric system is used by almost every country in the world, making it a universal language of measurement. The United States officially endorsed the metric system in 1975, but implementation has since been slow. Fully adopting the metric system would be a step towards greater global ...
Education is the cornerstone of society. It has the power to transform lives, bridge the gap between socio-economic disparities, and foster a culture of innovation and progress. Yet, despite its importance, the American education system is facing unprecedented and serious challenges that ...
A New Year is upon us. Now if you are like most Americans you will need to figure out how to pay off your holiday debts. Key findings show that consumers have spread more than Christmas cheer this holiday season; they also took on debt. In fact, nearly all Americans who took on holiday debt ...
“'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…” Originally a simple poem written by biblical scholar and professor, Clement Clarke Moore for his children in 1822, “The Night Before Christmas” is the most well-recognized, ...
A brief look back in time at Paden City would show a thriving little community with plenty to do, a community school nearly filled to the brim, that produced scholars and athletes. Times have changed, class sizes have dropped with the passing years from 60-65 kids per class down to 18-25. ...
Not quite sure what this winter will bring, but it sure is nice for this time of year. To our North along Lake Erie, lake effect snow came down fast over Thanksgiving week catching many Holiday travelers by surprise and leaving them stranded for hours while snow plows and salt trucks tried to ...
A few weeks ago the country celebrated American Education Week. How ironic when many here in our home state and local communities are fighting to keep our public education system the best it can be while suffering through population loss and smaller school enrollment. American Education Week ...
Tomorrow officially kicks off the 2024 end of the year Holiday Season. Since President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed it so in 1863, Thanksgiving Day has been a National Holiday. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists from England and the Native American Wampanoag people shared an autumn harvest feast ...