Turns out, the recent fights between Nitro and Shady Spring that led to six ejections in the West Virginia Class AAA prep football playoffs were merely the undercard to something bigger and nastier. A whole nation watched as players from Ohio State University and the University of Michigan mixed it[Read More…]
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The spirit of Thanksgiving: A time for gratitude and giving back
By John G. Miller, executive editor, WV News As the holiday season unfolds, I’ve been reminded in recent days of the many friends and blessings that have graced my journey through life. It’s a reflection that feels especially poignant during this time of year, which I have long considered my[Read More…]
Gazette-Mail editorial: Don’t fret, or celebrate, over Cabinet picks yet
Charleston Gazette-Mail It’s not surprising that outgoing West Virginia governor and incoming Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Justice says he’ll back whomever President-elect Donald Trump appoints to Cabinet positions once the new president takes office. Seeing Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., toe the line on deeply flawed appointees like recently resigned[Read More…]
Editorial: Book It!
Literacy program turning 40 this year The Inter-Mountain Remember the Book It! program that kept many of us interested in reading through our formative years? It is still alive and well — turning 40 this year, as a matter of fact, and has spun off into supporting a National Young[Read More…]
Editorial: Always remember to recognize their service
The Weirton Daily Times The names of the battlefields America’s men and women have fought on have changed many times during the years, but we must always remember the sacrifices they have made in those faraway places. That’s why we want every reader to take a moment on this Veterans[Read More…]
Editorial: Voters have buyer’s remorse and turn back to Trump
The Herald-Dispatch When Americans woke up Wednesday morning, they found themselves in a dystopian nightmare, where fascists had taken control of the federal government and had set about depriving them of their rights and their liberties. Scratch that. When Americans woke up Wednesday morning, they found they had reclaimed their[Read More…]
Former Calhoun Chronicle editor Newton Nichols passes away
The Calhoun Chronicle GRANTSVILLE, W.Va. — He was a quiet and unassuming man, but he was one of the most powerful and knowledgeable persons in the last 50 years of Calhoun County history. Milford Newton (Newton) Nichols the former long time editor of the Grantsville News and the Calhoun Chronicle[Read More…]
Hunt Column: 500 Columns
The Shinnston News & Harrison County Journal SHINNSTON, W.Va. — The Shinnston News and Harrison County Journal, honors, celebrates, and appreciates Jim Hunt’s 500 columns, each offering healthy helpings of fun and good information. We are proud of his contributions and looking forward to celebrating many, many more. By Jim[Read More…]
Editorial: Voting matters
State, local races are on the ballot The Inter-Mountain Nearly all of the attention during this election season has been focused on which party will control the White House and Congress for the next few years. Will Donald Trump return to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., or will current Vice President Kamala[Read More…]
Editorial — Bus Safety: Be responsible and keep children safe
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Local drivers are, for the most part, back in the habit of obeying safety laws regarding school buses on the roads. But during this National School Bus Safety Week, it is important to remind ourselves not only of the rules but why they are so[Read More…]
