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Citizen’s tip leads to arrest
September 5, 2012 What do most people do if they see something they believe could be connected to a crime? Some of them call 911 and others keep quiet, fearing retaliation. more »»
The dangers of elk herds in W.Va.
September 4, 2012 Outdoors enthusiasts, especially hunters, probably were happy to hear Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s recent comment that it may be time to consider establishing elk herds in West Virginia. more »»
GOP’s radical beliefs surface
September 1, 2012 Todd Adkins’ remark about “legitimate rape” rocked the Republican Party on the eve of its convention. more »»
Hatch Act needs to be updated
September 1, 2012 The Hatch Act, passed in 1939, was intended to prevent federal employees from peddling their influence in exchange for favors and to prevent them from engaging in political activity. more »»
Honoring our heroes on the links
August 31, 2012 This weekend marks the perfect time for a long drive ... or a short putt. more »»
Festivals need local support
August 30, 2012 This Labor Day weekend may mark the unofficial end of the summer, but it doesn’t mean the fun usually associated with the season will be in short supply. more »»
State should reprioritize federal funds
August 29, 2012 Nearly half the residents of West Virginia do not have access to high-speed Internet service. more »»
W.Va. taxes should be better spent
August 28, 2012 President Barack Obama is a master at using our tax dollars to buy votes. more »»
More headaches for penal system
August 27, 2012 Enough challenges must be overcome by those in charge of West Virginia’s penal system without adding spy-movie shenanigans to the mix. more »»
Lifestyle tourists important to area
August 25, 2012 “Lifestyle tourists” may be a fairly new term to West Virginia and our region in particular, but it’s also one we need to make note of because we’re likely to be hearing a lot more about it. more »»
Convention has clout
August 25, 2012 What surprise could President Barack Obama have in store for Charlotte? This question is important because not only will this convention proclaim his renomination, but it will shape a theme for four... more »»
Event benefits food pantries
August 24, 2012 When U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin visited Randolph County Wednesday, one of his stops was at Catholic Charities in Elkins. more »»
A day to lend a helping hand
August 23, 2012 What will you do? That’s the question posed by organizers of the upcoming Gov. Tomblin’s Day to Serve. West Virginia, along with Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., have marked Sept. more »» 
Wesleyan soccer team returns veteran group
August 23, 2012 BUCKHANNON — Coach Patrick Holguin and his West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats are embarking on the 2012 season with a chip on their shoulders. more »»
Camping in city limits an issue
August 22, 2012 The city of Belington recently has experienced something of an unusual nature that’s either a sign of the economic times or a lifestyle throwback from days gone by. more »»
State cannot take ‘progress’
August 21, 2012 West Virginia’s unemployment rate went up four-tenths of a point between June and July, according to the most recent state report on the topic. It increased to 7. more »»
Leasing Boy Scout Reserve helps everyone
August 20, 2012 Tens of thousands of Boy Scouts and their families will visit West Virginia every year because the new home of the Scouts’ National Jamboree is in Fayette County. more »»
Use extra caution as schools open
August 18, 2012 Some area students already have made their way back to the classrooms and others will be headed in that direction on Monda. more »»
Resilience shown by Parsons leaders pays dividends
August 17, 2012 After years of hoping, planning and facing a few disappointments, the city of Parsons is finally on track to begin its streetscape project on First and Second streets. more »»
Park ordinance needs clarification
August 16, 2012 Two Elkins City Council committees are aiming to keep the town’s parks free of cigarette smoke. That’s a good thing, but so far the plan drafted has a few loose ends. more »» |
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