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Biden supporter happy with election

After four long years, the Trump nightmare is near its end and there has been much rejoicing. Now, I know you Trumpcakes out there are bitter and angry but I implore you to take this opportunity to reflect and let this truly sink in. People celebrated Trump’s defeat, from coast to coast. In fact, celebrations were done clear across the world! From Canada to Ireland, from India to New Zealand and so many other countries between. It is truly unnatural for so many people clear across the globe to celebrate one politician’s defeat. Think about it, truly and deeply, why such elation was ...

Putting up lights a community event

I am often amazed at the generosity and kindness of the people of Elkins. This weekend once again made me realize what a special place I live in and how people step up when needed. With this unusual year came the lack of the inmate work crew which is essential to the placement of the Christmas lights in the Elkins Town Square. So, no Christmas lights this year? That was just not acceptable in a year when people need something positive and festive to brighten the holiday season. With a few emails and a plea for help when zooming, the process of finding volunteers began. On Saturday, ...

County clerk, staff’s efforts appreciated

I worked both the primary and general election polls this 2020 election year. Brenda Wiseman and her staff at the County Clerk’s office are professional, efficient, patient and kind. And on top of all that, they are great to work with. Any time there was a need to call their office with a concern or issue, they were quick to answer and solve the problem. Thank you, Brenda and staff. Mary L. Richards Elkins

Hyperloop will create great opportunities

It was recently announced that Virgin, the multinational venture capital conglomerate, intends to open a Hyperloop certification facility and testing track on approximately 800 acres that span Tucker and Grant counties. Apart from the obvious economic benefit, this is a heartening sign of good things ahead for the environmental well-being here in the Mountain State. Nestled in the heart of Appalachia, our state has long been dependent upon the coal and chemical industries, both of which can adversely impact their surroundings with unintended consequences. Mining practices can result ...

Reader: America is now in decline

On Sunday, Nov. 8, Iran made a statement that the election process proved that America was “in decline.” For once I agree wholeheartedly with Iran. In these modern times there is no excuse for not having a voting process that is tamperproof and error proof. It’s more complicated to run Facebook than it should be to run an honest voting process. Common sense should tell you that voters need to be registered, they should have a picture ID, and the votes have to be in by a deadline. Anyone that says different is trying to get votes in an illegal way. The violence in our ...

Reflecting on changes brought by election

Trump, you lost, and Biden is our new president. Wipe your tears, and you are fired. How does it fill to get some of your own medicine? The day you lost was the best day for America’s future. No more lies, no more bragging you are the best, no more name calling, no more Twitter lies from you. Just admit you lost and go to New York to face the laws you broke. Lloyd Denzil Price Beverly