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Reporter’s Notebook: Let Babydog eat cake

You’d be forgiven if you were to think that West Virginia only has one U.S. senator instead of two. Because based on appearances, Sen. Jim Justice appears to be doing the bare minimum. Sure, Justice is casting votes. If he has missed any, I’m unaware. The same goes for committee meetings. ...

Look Back: Important collection stays put

VALUABLE COLLECTION of Indian Relics Will Go To American College of History – Parkersburg to Lose a Rare Museum of Antiquities. Right here in the City of Parkersburg is one of the completest private collections of Indian relics in the United States. We are sorry to learn that in the course ...

Monday Morning Quarterback: Can it get any worse?

Shortly after the 45-13 drubbing West Virginia suffered at the hands of UCF, a good friend Mountaineer fan texted me that WVU had hit “rock bottom”. Unfortunately, I felt compelled to temper his optimism. To say that things are as bad as they could get implies that it will at least get a ...

Editor’s Notes: Everyone can help, even a little

Mid-Ohio Valley residents know our region is a study in contrasts. Often in the same communities there is significant wealth and wonderful quality of life, right beside incredibly challenging financial circumstances and the kind of “quality of life” that makes young people wonder whether ...

Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Yes, WE are the problem

I’ve been voraciously consuming content on climate change and related phenomena (books, articles, documentaries, lectures, etc.) for at least the last 10 years, with this month being the 10-year anniversary of the founding of Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action (MOVCA). MOVCA is the climate and ...

Wastin’ Time: Coming up with something off the top of my head

I have caps and other chapeaus I wear based on the weather. When it’s cold, I have insulated hats that keep my head warm. My other hats are ball caps and are for fairer weather. A few are worn when I’m mowing or working, and I don’t care how dirty or damaged they get. Several caveats ...