It’s hard to beat traditions such as the annual Kootaga District Pinewood Derby, which brings Scouting families together in a competitive tradition that has been sustained since the 1950s. Late last month, at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, this year’s event featured more than 50 ...
Political and military turmoil sets us all on edge — and there is no doubt the events of the last several years combined with the pervasive nature of social media already have our collective mental health and ability to interact with one another civilly in a fragile state. Wood County Sheriff ...
As my son approaches his first birthday later this month, I’ve found myself doing a lot of reflecting on what’s been easier or harder than anticipated. The long nights, balancing a full-time job with the needs of being a full-time dad, and so much more. And especially in a first year of ...
If you are able to pull yourself from the multitude of screens in your home, you may be able to see a truly out of this world show pass directly over your home. The International Space Station is a huge space outpost that has been orbiting the earth since 1998. Weighing nearly a million ...
In 1892, Homer Plessy, who was one-eighth Black, purchased a first-class ticket and sat in the White-designated railroad car. Plessy was arrested for violating Louisiana’s Separate Car Act and argued in court that the act violated the 10th and 14th Constitutional Amendments. The 10th ...
In his recent Viewpoint, “Local Columnist” Daniel McKenzie failed to share his credentials, and he did not say how long, if ever, he has lived in our community. The Times states that Mr. McKenzie is a “research director” for the Accountability Project Institute “API.” I’d like to ...