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Day of prayer still important
May 1, 2013 The first Thursday in May is set aside as a day to invoke help of a higher power for our communities, our state and our natio. more »»
Drug abuse rates at historic highs
April 30, 2013 Drug abuse is devastating Jefferson County worse than almost any other region of Ohio, the state Department of Health has revealed. more »»
Incorrect info taking on life of its own
April 29, 2013 The desire to know sometimes trumps perspective, and it happens more and more in the high-speed world of social networks and instant Internet news. more »»
‘B’ for air quality is not so bad
April 28, 2013 It would follow that once factories closed and steel mills were curtailed or closed that the area’s air quality would improve. more »»
Watch for bikers this spring, summer
April 27, 2013 Motorcycle wrecks involving injuries were trending downward until last year. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported there were 3,674 motorcycle accidents involving injuries in 2008. more »»
How you drive keeps you alive
April 26, 2013 Yellow dandelions are popping up in yards and orange construction barrels are beginning to appear on area roads. more »»
Cost of worker safety worth it
April 25, 2013 The annual observance of Worker Memorial Day, traditionally marked by unions toward the end of April, carries a poignant note this year in the Ohio Valley because of a conspicuous absence: There is... more »»
It shouldn’t hurt to be a child
April 24, 2013 It is hard to comprehend how anyone can hurt a child. Thirty years ago, the first presidential proclamation was signed declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. more »»
Administrators should still teach
April 23, 2013 It is a good idea to keep school administrators in touch with the classrooms on a regular basis. more »»
Have respect for our surroundings
April 22, 2013 Forty-three years ago the celebration of Earth Day began, bringing the environment to an awareness level never before seen. more »»
Ohio following a prudent course
April 21, 2013 The question of just how much power the states should have over their own futures is being played out in legislatures across the nation. more »»
Gala will help center continue its mission
April 20, 2013 The Jefferson County Fourth Street Health Center’s fundraising gala will be held Sunday, and we’re hoping Tri-State Area residents will continue to support this very worthy cause. more »»
Committee works for brighter Mingo future
April 19, 2013 Some can say Mingo Junction has seen better days, with a steel mill sitting empty, a downtown that is filled with empty buildings and a village government that is struggling to keep its head above... more »»
Vigilance a key to staying safe
April 18, 2013 It’s a scenario that plays out with all too frightening regularity in the United States. People gather to enjoy an event or a night out. The good times are shattered in a split second by violenc. more »»
Wilson served our area on many levels
April 17, 2013 It is the sentiment expressed by current U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Marietta, that we wish to echo in expressing the sense of loss upon the death of former Congressman Charlie Wilson, a Democrat. more »»
These tips can help ensure a safe prom
April 16, 2013 Prom season is here, and for many area teens, it’s one of the most anticipated events of the yea. more »»
Tax pain cuts less deeply than before
April 15, 2013 The United States is a nation founded by tax dissidents. more »»
Ohio becomes more friendly for business
April 14, 2013 Ohio officials are to be congratulated for improving conditions for small-business owners in the state. According to an annual survey by Thumbtack. more »»
Safety should be priority at school
April 13, 2013 Construction on the new Weirton elementary school is progressing quickly these days, as can be seen by anyone driving along Pennsylvania Avenue. more »»
E-cycling event good for our environment
April 12, 2013 Any chance residents of the Tri-State Area have to recycle materials and cut down on the amount of refuse is good for our community and one that we should take advantage of. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. more »» |
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