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Avoiding Another Burden on Taxpayers
May 5, 2013 Belmont County needs more money to maintain county-owned roads and bridges. Somehow, somewhere, additional funding will have to be found. more »»
W.Va. Takes A Big Gamble
May 4, 2013 West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s recommendation to expand the state’s Medicaid program probably represents a political point of no return. Once an entitlement is established, it is here to stay. more »»
Are Teens Really Getting Message?
May 4, 2013 Two teenagers who allegedly sent threatening messages to another girl who was the victim of sexual assault last summer have learned their lesson, their attorneys said Thursday. more »»
Cooperating In War On Drugs
May 3, 2013 Less than a week after a man was gunned down on a Steubenville street, two suspects were arrested — across the Ohio River in Weirton. more »»
New Election Plan Is Prudent
May 3, 2013 Marshall County commissioners and County Clerk Jan Pest are wise to be thinking of new election equipment — but even smarter to be moving slowly on the proces. more »»
Teach Youngsters Limits of Privacy
May 3, 2013 It is highly unlikely the eighth-grade girl recently charged with a misdemeanor in Jefferson County would ever stand up in her class at school and disrobe. more »»
Use Common Sense In Truancy Cases
May 3, 2013 We do badly enough in educating our children in reading, mathematics and other academic subjects. But when it comes to teaching them common sense, we get an F. more »»
Linking Tuition To Vote Absurd
May 2, 2013 Attending a public university in Ohio could become a lot cheaper for residents of other states if the General Assembly approves a provision in the state budget bill. Doing so would be crazy, however. more »»
Giving Children Real Head Start
May 2, 2013 Not so many years ago, school started with first grade for the overwhelming majority of children. more »»
Enforce New Cell Phone Ban Strictly
May 2, 2013 What on earth was the motorist driving past an accident scene involving a Wheeling police cruiser thinking on Tuesday? Answer: She wasn’t. more »»
Farmer and Judge Stand Up to EPA
May 2, 2013 A West Virginia farmer who refused to let the Environmental Protection Agency win a game of “chicken” is, with help from a federal judge, doing an enormous service to others who fear the EPA will... more »»
Morrisey Off To Good Start
May 1, 2013 West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, in office for less than four months, is off to a fast start in keeping his campaign promises. One of them is worth millions of dollars to taxpayers. more »»
Guarding Against Runaway Taxation
May 1, 2013 Local government officials can be just as intemperate about taxation as their counterparts at the state and federal levels. more »»
‘Recreational’ Not The Right Term
May 1, 2013 At one time, those who misused medicines intended to help people were referred to as “recreational” drug abusers. more »»
Fund Documentary On Last Doughboy
May 1, 2013 One might suppose a documentary about the last American veteran of World War I would arouse enormous interest from those in government with the financial power to support such a project. more »»
‘Internet Cafe’ Ban Overdue
April 30, 2013 Surely Ohio state senators finally have heard enough about so-called “Internet cafes” to agree with a ban on them already approved by the House of Representatives. more »»
W.Va. Toyota Plant Is a Success Story
April 30, 2013 If you buy a Toyota car or truck, there is an excellent chance you will be enjoying a precision-built engine and transmission made in ... West Virginia. more »»
Drug Plague Hits E. Ohio
April 29, 2013 Drug abuse is devastating Jefferson County worse than almost any other region of Ohio, the state Department of Health has revealed. more »»
Open Container Ban Should Stay
April 29, 2013 Police officers have enough trouble with public intoxication without being told, “Get lost, cop. I’m allowed to drink on the street. more »»
Stop Subsidizing Racing Industry
April 28, 2013 Last year, $92 million in gambling proceeds that could have gone into the state treasury to serve any number of useful purposes in West Virginia went elsewhere, instead — into the pockets of... more »» |
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