They called it the "War of Rebellion." Southerners used the understated phrase “The Recent Unpleasantness," as though the Civil War never happened. Over 600,000 perished from combat and illness. Many more were wounded. A seriously wounded Union officer of the 53rd Ohio Voluntary Infantry ...
Washington County for Safe Drinking Water has sent this list of questions to ODNR regarding the injection well issue. Dear Chief Vendel and Division Staff, We write on behalf of Washington County for Safe Drinking Water regarding the voluntary shutdown of injection well operations at four Class II injection wells in Washington County: Redbird No. 4, Redbird No. 5, American Growers No.1, and Nichols No. 1-A, which ceased operations on July 1 and 2, 2026. As residents whose drinking water and property may be affected, we are seeking prompt and clear answers to the following questions ...
The devastating flooding that recently swept across West Virginia and beyond is another heartbreaking reminder that our region is no stranger to natural disasters. Last week, torrential rain triggered catastrophic flash flooding, forcing dozens of water rescues and leaving a long road to recovery for many. As our thoughts and hearts are with the communities affected, our deepest gratitude goes to the courage displayed by first responders, the National Guard, volunteers and neighbors helping neighbors at this time. The recent storms demonstrated how quickly aging infrastructure can ...
Less than a week after Lynnda and I returned from Scotland, we were in the air heading to Influence, The National Speakers Association’s (NSA) annual convention in Austin, Texas. What a change. When we left Inverness Scotland, the temperature was 64 degrees. In Austin, the temperature was 99 degrees. Normal for summer in Texas. In between we experienced a quiet evening on our back patio at a comfortable 72 degrees. We live in a very pleasant part of the world with rain, snow, floods, and occasional tornadoes. Fortunately, we do not have serious earthquakes and hurricanes. Europe is ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Cooler temperatures prevail this week as we say goodbye to July and hello to August. I want to send a big thank you to all the supporters of our 4-H and FFA livestock program here in Wood County. We had a successful week at the Wood County 4-H and FFA Summer Showcase where youth display their talents and their animal projects. We appreciate the community support of 4-H and FFA. These programs build lifelong skills in our local youth including responsibility, decision making, self-confidence, people skills, sportsmanship and problem ...
Switching to electric energy is my strategy for stabilizing home energy costs. Global events, like the conflict in Iran, highlight the volatility of gas prices. As I transition my home to be fully electric, the long-term cost of electricity is my primary focus. After a hail storm damaged my roof in April 2026, I revisited solar energy and discovered a new leasing option. Leasing is ideal if you aren't sure you'll remain in your home for 25 years. It requires no upfront cost, provides high-output panels, and offers immediate savings by locking in a fixed electric rate for 25 years — a ...
