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Repairs: Market needs people who can fix things

Those who have the opportunity to spend time with younger family members over this holiday break may be tempted to ask questions such as “What do you want to be when you grow up?” or “What are you studying in college?” A growing number of employers are hoping the answer to that ...

Bureaucracy: No Red Tape is a positive step for change

“When someone asks for help, the answer shouldn’t be a stack of paperwork.” That is true in most facets of our lives, but in this case, U.S. Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., is talking about addiction treatment — and rightfully so. Those ready and willing to seek help sometimes find ...

Christmas: May love and warmth continue forever

As the rush to Christmas day nears its end, families across the Mid-Ohio Valley are settling into their traditions and regaining their grasp on the reason for our celebration. Many will find themselves in candlelit sanctuaries singing “Silent Night” together as we remember the birth of an ...

Hiking: Start the new year with a First Day Hike

If you’ve already gotten far enough ahead of the game, it’s just about time to relax, enjoy some time with friends and family while celebrating Christmas and maybe even start making plans for New Year’s Day. West Virginia State Parks has an idea — 21 parks will host 24 First Day Hikes ...

High Points of the Valley

* Parkersburg South High School’s marching band celebrated an undefeated 2025 season at last week’s Wood County Schools Board of Education meeting. Randall Reid-Smith, a representative from U.S. Senator Jim Justice’s office, talked about being in awe of the band when he was growing up. ...

Challenge: More work needed to fix infrastructure

A gift of good news came for the state this week, in the form of the American Society of Civil Engineers “2025 Report Card for West Virginia’s Infrastructure.” The Mountain State’s grade has improved from the last grade it received, in 2020. Now the dose of reality: The grade improved ...