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Babydog vs. data centers?

Letters to the Editor

I frankly loved the innocent comedy of two juxtaposed stories. One was a detailed discussion of whether a former chairman of the Capitol Building Commission violated process and transparency on a Capitol mural project where the former governor's dog, “Babydog,” suddenly appeared in a mural. The other was a live Arts Center discussion of a bill establishing data centers (HB 2014) while simultaneously robbing any county or community of input or information regarding pollution or other impacts where the relevant legislators running for office spoke only about potential financial ...

How to Close the Game

Columnists

Donald Trump declares that the United States "has all the cards" in its dispute with Iran. However, it begs the question of just how Trump is playing them. For a man who holds a superior hand, he seems ever so eager to announce his advantage. Despite nearly 10 weeks of his "quasi-war" with Iran, Trump is doing nothing to close the game. Richard Nixon offered insight into what negotiations should look like when he addressed Southern delegates at the Republican convention on Aug. 7, 1968. In some cases, particularly with the "madman theory" Trump shares with Nixon, a preference for ...

Why fight against economic growth?

Letters to the Editor

I am writing to ask, why are some people upset that Dunkin' Donuts are coming to Elkins? Do people not see that we have businesses closing – CATO, Great Harvest, Fox's Pizza, to name a few. Have they not heard that we are losing two schools? Are they not aware that the population of the county is declining? Young people are graduating and leaving in search of jobs and more opportunity to be exposed to museums, different entertainment options (not just hunting, fishing, camping or hiking), a vast array of restaurants and shopping experiences. Can they not remember when there were ...

WV native opposes Ridgeline facility

Letters to the Editor

Developer of the Ridgeline Facility in Tucker County finally laid some cards on the table and confirmed what I feared. Ridgeline will be a game changer, and the mountaintop — with its beauty, history and recreation — will never be the same again. After months of secrecy, Fundamental Data unveiled details in a March 27 response to U.S. Senators from Rhode Island, New Mexico and Maryland, including ranking committee members of Environment/Public Works and Energy/Natural Resources. It seems Ridgeline was never intended as a “modest project.” In addition to the natural ...

Kind leaders bring comfort in a time of confusion.

Columnists

When I read and listen to the news these days, I realize that we are living in a confusing time that is much like the period before the Great Depression. Economic, medical and political issues were as difficult to sort through then as they are now. The “lost generation” came home from World War I, there had been a pandemic, and energy, technology and transportation were changing the economy. As Volunteer Director of Kump Education Center, I have learned a good deal about ways President F.D. Roosevelt and Governor H.G. Kump dealt with the situation when they were inaugurated March ...

Go back to tending the garden

Letters to the Editor

I have felt led to write this letter for some time. I am not writing in a state of judgement, but more to ask a question. I was never called to be a judge. What is God’s relationship with man? Has man lost contact? This may sound like an odd question, but look around. Early before dawn, I fill the stove with wood. I sit before the bay window as the sunshine begins to rise. It cuts the fog and sparkles in the water of the flowing brook. The shadows of the tree limbs are quite still and nature is at peace with God. I call this God’s garden. This was a beautiful blessing to ...