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Editorial

Judging a youth is an absurd action

Judging young people, or any person for that matter on the notion that they come from a good family, may be the most absurd form of discrimination ever. It’s hard to fathom how someone can be classified as a good individual based on a coach, athletic director, sportswriter or employer’s ...

Fairs, Festivals and So Much More!

Wetzel County seems to be doing a lot of things right. Recent announcements from Safewise, a company which collects information on communities and posts it for all to see on their website, has New Martinsville listed as the safest city in West Virginia. While the community is not without it’s ...

Farmers Market Returns

Every Thursday at 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM from May through September at the North parking lot of Bruce Park, the finest of fresh vegetables and fruits raised by local farmers can be found, with a wide variety to choose from. Shopping at the farmers market can be a fun experience, but more ...

Americans Deserve Access to Better Drinking Water

It may be safe to assume that since drinking water is regulated, it is safe for consumption. After all, there are EPA standards for chemicals in tap water; except West Virginia’s water quality is notoriously poor. Chemical plants along the Ohio Valley, such as DuPont, have polluted the Ohio ...

West Virginia’s Population Crisis

West Virginia has been on a concerning downward trend regarding population over the last decade. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, West Virginia lost 3.3% of its population since 2010; this was the greatest percentage of population loss out of every state in the nation. This resulted in the ...

The Legion of Forgotten Dead in Mist of Antiquity

Sometimes on one of those late spring days when Memorial Day comes, you can almost see them, marching, marching onward, the legion of forgotten dead. In the soft stillness and solitude of a country graveyard in the evening hush, occasionally you can hear the muffled beat of a drum as the ...

Editorial – May 19

Gone are days of unlocked doors and unsupervised kids roving the neighborhood. America is in an era of mistrust. Setting on your porch draws suspicion from your neighbors. Cameras are everywhere, security systems fit for penitentiaries adorn our homes. Taking a late evening ride can get you ...

Children are an Asset

The single greatest asset of any community is it’s children. Without a doubt they will not thrive without good schools, good recreation, and good people who put them first. The greatest thing one can do is support children and their activities. Kids grow strong in caring ...

Welcoming New Businesses

We look to welcome a new business to the Riverside Village Plaza in New Martinsville in the near future. A sign posted at the plaza announces a Burkes Outlet will be coming soon. It’s good to see the anchor location at the shopping center filled rather quickly than sit empty. Burkes Outlet ...

The Passing of Paden City Mayor

Paden City lost a good man last week with the passing of Mayor Marc “Rick” Casteel. He was a proud Paden City resident, who grew up in the community and attended Paden City schools. Rick had a passion for the community and just last June was elected Mayor of the town. He was very proud of ...