Fourth of July weekend was rough on Donald Trump. At Mount Rushmore, he fulminated against “Communists,” becoming again a “divider” rather than a “uniter.” Admittedly, that is his style, but the nation's birthday should rate a gentler presentation. Add to this the Great American ...
The following was sent to Randolph County Commission President David Kesling: Here we go again. I may be the only one to speak up, but I will do all I can to defend and support these innocent animals and dedicated volunteers that give so much time and heart to helping these animals. Is it ...
At last we can begin to expect good news from local public schools because we are getting new local leadership and more effective state quality assessments. This week the Charleston Gazette-Mail and The Elkins Inter-Mountain both published articles reporting changes in county leadership and ...
As the United States prepares to celebrate 250 years of its Independence, it is proper to examine the career of James Madison, the fourth president of the Republic. More than any other, he shaped the Constitution in the 1780’s. Both as a politician and as president, he worried about the ...
On June 22, the Governor, with federal, state, and local officials, highway workers, contractors, consultants, and citizens including a sign-carrying Go North delegation, opened a section of Corridor H between Kerens and Rt. 72 north of Parsons. Eleven years of construction had extended the ...
When I listen to the current bluster and bullying that comes from our leaders now in this 250th anniversary year of our American experiment in democracy, I realize that trash talk may work in wrestling matches, but it has no place in negotiations on war when decency and diplomacy could save ...