鈥淭elling the truth can be a bitter herb.鈥� *** Let鈥檚 start with an analogy: 鈥淎n inflexible army does not triumph / an unbending tree breaks in the wind鈥� (Lao Tzu). Let me take that analogy one step further into metaphorical territory: We are the army in turmoil 鈥� we are the tree ...
It is breathtaking to watch the manner in which the substance abuse epidemic in our region continues to evolve. Just last month, officials in Gallia County, Ohio, warned a growing danger has reared its head 鈥� Xylazine. The powerful veterinary sedative, which is, of course, not intended for ...
As December 2025 draws to a close, we find ourselves at a historic milestone. One fourth of the 21st Century is now behind us. For many, the last 25 years have flown by, as it inevitably does, but with a speed that鈥檚 hard to fathom. Even so, the years in West Virginia have been marked by ...
Initiatives such as the Mountaineer Mile walking program or efforts against certain food dyes and sugary sodas may have West Virginians thinking more about their health habits these days, but a report last month from the West Virginia Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Task Force suggests ...
* Both Belpre and Marietta city councils welcomed new members at the start of the new year. With plenty to accomplish, the fresh perspective alongside veteran leaders will be important. 鈥淩ight now, we have several large projects in the works, so we鈥檙e looking forward to continuing our ...
Finally, it is 2026 and things will begin ramping up from here as the new 60-day legislative session kicks off next week with the gaveling in of the House of Delegates and state Senate, and Gov. Patrick Morrisey鈥檚 second State of the State address. The West Virginia Press Association鈥檚 ...
