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Knowledge reduces anxiety

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Preparing for our trip to Turkey, I was a little anxious. The first major overseas trip for Lynnda and me was to Tokyo, Japan, a few years ago. Shale Crescent was part of an economic development mission with the West Virginia Development Office and several other companies. Then, I was concerned about the long plane trip, over 20 hours. I thought we would be traveling as a group, then learned we were on our own. We were told which hotel we had to be at and when. That created anxiety and stress. Lynnda and I were on our own in Tokyo, a huge city with over 35 million people in the ...

Earth’s greatest enemy, part two

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In my previous Climate Corner column, I discussed “Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” the explosive new documentary from journalist Abby Martin, which details the U.S. military’s role as the single worst institutional polluter on our planet. The film had its Columbus and Cleveland premieres last weekend, both of which I’d planned to attend. Keen-eyed observers may have noticed, however, that we’ve spent the better part of the past week buried under ice and snow, which had the unfortunate impact of hampering my travel plans. Never one to miss a chance to unleash his special brand of ...

There’s still plenty of work to do

Editorials

When he spoke to journalists from across Ohio earlier this week, Gov. Mike DeWine took a prudent approach to the idea some have proposed that property taxes should be eliminated in the state. After all, elected officials who call themselves conservatives have a certain obligation to help their constituents keep as much of their money in their pockets as possible. However, they also have an obligation to lead in a way that serves everyone. “Those who favor (eliminating property taxes) owe it to the people of the state to say, ‘How is my local police department going to get ...

Doing the best he can

Editorials

With the retirement of former state Sen. Donna Boley, the question on the minds of many Mid-Ohio Valley residents was who might fill the empty seat. Gov. Patrick Morrisey has made an excellent choice in Del. Trenton Barnhart, R-Pleasants. Barnhart has worked alongside Boley long enough to understand how she was getting the job done, and has been in the House of Delegates long enough to know the priorities on which his constituents will want him to focus. “It’s the honor and privilege of my life to be able to serve in this building, let alone on this side of the building. It’s ...

Catching up on the care of our public lands

Editorials

Ohioans know full well our parks and public lands are national treasures in need of a little polishing. The list of repairs and deferred maintenance is only growing. And, though workers and administrators do their best, time and the elements do take their toll. It makes sense, then, that U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, joined Sens. Angus King, I-Maine, and Steve Daines, R-Mont., in supporting the America the Beautiful Act to boost and reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund that could help address those challenges. “This bill would address more than $40 billion in deferred ...

Do what you can for your small businesses

Editorials

Been stuck in the house for a while? Made one last run at the big box store before the snow, ice and frigid temperatures hit and haven’t spent an extra dime since? One day, we will be through this arctic spell. We’ll need to venture out and do a little shopping. Maybe we’ll just be ready to eat at a restaurant after having gone through everything in the pantry at home. When that time comes, consider spending your money with a smaller, locally owned establishment. Those who have either been forced to close or have seen VERY little traffic because of this weather may be in ...