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Local Columns

We shouldn’t be prompted to seek revenge

Brett Blair tells about a Swedish woman whose husband dumped her and took up with a younger woman after 17 years of marriage. In his divorce filing, the man claimed the downtown apartment where they had been living. His soon-to-be ex-wife agreed to give up the apartment, but asked for 3 days to ...

A tale of two (plus three more) Putnam Street bridges

The first was built in 1880. It was a big deal for the growing town - a FREE bridge (meaning no tolls) built with taxpayer dollars. That's the good news. The bad news: it was washed away by a flood in 1884. A replacement span was quickly constructed on the original piers. That's the bridge ...

MOV Climate Corner: Why West Virginia’s rivers deserve a voice

I’ve stood on the banks of the Ohio River at sunrise, watching the water move steadily past. In moments like that it is easy to believe our rivers will always be there for us, unchanged. But working with communities across West Virginia has shown me a different reality. Our water shapes our ...

Colonial Gardens

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I want to discuss planting a historical or colonial kitchen garden. 2026 marks Americas 250th Anniversary. Compared to today, colonial gardens were an essential component of survival, located near the house to prevent starvation and treat ...

Grow beyond the need for revenge

Brett Blair tells about a Swedish woman whose husband dumped her and took up with a younger woman after 17 years of marriage. In his divorce filing, the man claimed the downtown apartment where they had been living. His soon-to-be ex-wife agreed to give up the apartment, but asked for 3 days to ...

How does your Heavenly Father think of you?

Reuben Gonzales is simply known as “The Legend” in the world of racquetball. Back in 1985, in the early days of Gonzales’ career, he was playing Max Hogan in a best of 5 series. With the series tied at 2 games each and at match point in the deciding game, Gonzales hit a forehand kill shot ...