June 18, 2013 A report by two Democrat legislators that there were nearly 60,000 cases of “voter suppression” in Ohio last November would be cause for concern but for one fact: There weren’t. more »»

June 17, 2013 Accusations of a sex crime involving a minor are made to an organization that investigates the charges itself. more »»

June 16, 2013 There is a difference between biological paternity and fatherhood. To be a father beyond the cellular level, a man has a difficult job. more »»

June 15, 2013 The issue of the National Security Agency having programs that have the capability of trolling through every American’s personal information and web surfing, as well as knowing at least the... more »»

June 14, 2013 When the Continental Congress first recognized the national flag of the United States of America on June 14, 1777, it marked the first time any reference to the British Empire was removed from the... more »»

June 13, 2013 It is a shame that only about three dozen residents participated last year in an annual event to help cleanup one or our area’s most treasured natural resources. more »»

June 12, 2013 The growing season is well under way in the Tri-State Area, and that means farmers’ markets are popping up in our communities. more »»

June 11, 2013 We know E. Gordon Gee and Ohio State University are saying the university president is retiring to spend time with family, but that doesn’t mean we cannot comment about recent event. more »»

June 10, 2013 Residents in Follansbee, Wellsburg, Bethany and Windsor Heights will be heading to their polling places Tuesday to elect candidates to a variety of positions, including seats on each community’s... more »»

June 9, 2013 Today will mark the second and final day of Ohio Valley Frontier Days 2013 at Historic Fort Steuben. From 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. more »»

June 8, 2013 The Weirton United Way raises funds each year for 15 agencies that work to provide programs for those in need and services for our youth and many others. more »»

June 7, 2013 While many of you reading this editorial are doing so in the traditional printed format, a growing number of area residents are looking at it on their computer, smart phone or tablet. more »»

June 6, 2013 Those who fought and survived the battles of World War II in general and D-Day in particular are old men now, and thousands die each day. more »»

June 5, 2013 A case involving corrupt public officials in Ohio illustrates why so many taxpayers have little or no faith the law applies equally to everyone. more »»

June 4, 2013 The sound of children yelling and playing is starting to fill the air as the school year comes to an end. It is a good time to remember some summer safety tips, for parents, children and drivers. more »»

June 3, 2013 The Jefferson County Airpark has come a long way from the days of two hangars and an asphalt runway that was used by a relatively small group of residents who owned their own small plan. more »»

June 2, 2013 We’ll tell you why we keep things secret, but we have to tell you that in secret. more »»

June 1, 2013 Anyone with questions about how the national health care system will look in a year or two, and specifically about what that means personally to all of us as patients and consumers of care, should... more »»

May 31, 2013 The fundraising has been ongoing, but let the walking, fellowship and all-around good fun begin. It’s Relay for Life season in the Ohio Valley, and beginning Saturday, our area’s relays get under way. more »»

May 30, 2013 When the Belleview Park pool opens for the summer, it will be a testament to a community that cares about its assets. more »»