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Opinion

Kump pasture is now a wetland

Columnists

In 1900 after Goddin Inn burned, the Goddin family decided not to rebuild the old inn that stood south of Seneca Road before the Civil War. In 1913 Edna and Guy Kump bought the old inn site on 11 acres of land along Goddin Creek between Seneca Road and the railroad track, where they would have ...

Barbour County preparing for Lurch Fest excitement

Columnists

Hello from Barbour County! I hope that you are all having a good summer! On Wednesday, July 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at 17 North Event Center, there will be music by The Derailers and Son of Lurch. Rod’s Burgers will be serving up some creepy, kooky, delicious Lurch-inspired burgers for a ...

Take time to replenish yourself, and others who make a difference

Columnists

Self-replenishment matters. Today it is understood how important it is to keep ourselves hydrated with water. If we do not do so, there can be serious health consequences. I feel the same is true of replenishing oneself with good thoughts and messages. I recently coauthored a book with ...

History of scandals

Columnists

Beware of sharp historical parallels, especially when it comes to current affairs. The Jeffrey Epstein situation is an example in that it represents a potential minor problem becoming a major event, comparable to the Watergate break-in. However, that is where the comparison stops with the ...

Recognizing our leaders’ priorities

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for publishing Steven Allen Adams’ story on July 9th about the West Virginia Democrats and their legislative priorities. Unlike most of the Republicans in office — who seem to think the priorities of West Virginians lie in petty things like being able to legally stand up while ...

Uncertainty

Editorials

Understanding the strain economic uncertainty can put on both farmers and those vulnerable to food insecurity, U.S. Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., has joined forces with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., to introduce the Strengthening Local Food Security Act. The effort is meant to tackle a variety of ...