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Reporter's Notebook: A government of the people …

Happy belated Independence Day. I hope your celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence was meaningful and memorable. Communities all across West Virginia celebrated in different ways, but much of the focus – and in some cases vitriol – was ...

High Points of the Valley

* Richard and Phyllis Holley could tell a pretty long story, if they had the time. But lately they’ve been busy visiting with the friends and family who traveled to help them celebrate their 100th birthdays and 75th wedding anniversary. They spent much of that time in the same spot in ...

Look Back: Wise words

ACTIVITY — Miserable is he who slumbers on in idleness. Miserable is the workman who sleeps before the hour of rest, or who lies down in the shade while his brethren work in the sun. There are always duties to perform and functions to exercise, functions which are ever enlarging and ...

Backyard Gardener: Watermelon — sweet delight of summer

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Things heat up in the valley as we head toward Independence Day this Saturday. Be careful out there, stay hydrated and don’t spend too much time in the summer heat. As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, I want to present a short history ...

The Way I See It: Fourth celebrations have always been a blast

The celebration of Independence Day in the area has always been a mid-summer chance for area families to take a break and perhaps reflect on the freedoms that we take for granted. Add in a few pyrotechnics and perhaps a hot dog or two and you have a pretty good day in my book. It has ...

Kiki's Corner: Hooray for the USA!

Hello everyone. I want to start with the most important thing, to wish all of you along with your families “Happy Independence Day!” It’s a perfect time to celebrate a day that is so important to all of us, and at the same time to wish everyone with sincere gratitude and huge ...