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Delays

Editorials

Despite Norfolk Southern’s assertions that it would make things right in East Palestine — after a derailment back in February 2023, the company appears to continue to resist doing so. Most recently, it filed motions in federal court seeking to exclude expert testimony presented by the state of Ohio and the United States as part of ongoing litigation. The proposed $315 million federal settlement between Norfolk Southern and the U.S. Department of Justice is still pending. Among the challenged witnesses are three medical doctors who support Ohio’s effort for a long-term ...

Awareness

Editorials

The rush for holiday shopping has officially begun. It is a shorter shopping season this year for those who have waited until after Thanksgiving to begin their gift buying. The constant running that surrounds the holiday season means shoppers need to practice common sense and have an awareness of their surroundings in order to make sure they have a safe experience, whether they are at a store or shopping online. Thieves look for the opportunities the season brings. They know store security and police are busy keeping track of people who might be trying to shoplift or work some other ...

Where the buck stops

Columnists

I was very pleased last Monday to hear Gov. Patrick Morrisey say that the decision to leave behind a volunteer contingent of West Virginia National Guard members was his. “I made the decision to have the word come down that we would ask the people if they wanted to volunteer,” Morrisey said during his first press conference with West Virginia media since the shooting on Nov. 26 of two Guard members during their Washington, D.C., deployment by an Afghan national, one of whom died. I was pleased because the weekend after the shooting, a number of social media posts were made on the ...

Cold, wintry weather has set in for Barbour County

Columnists

Hello from Barbour County. I do believe that cold weather has set in. Brrr. Congratulations to the Philip Barbour High School football team, state semi finalists. Your county is proud of your achievements. Barbour County Fairgrounds is hosting Christmas “Cookies and Cocoa” today, Dec. 6 from 1- 6 p.m. at the quonset hut at the fairgrounds. There will be cookies to purchase as well as delicious cocoa. Stop by and support this fundraiser as you get ready for the Christmas season. Also today there will be a Sports and Gaming Card Show at Battlers Knob from 9 ...

Harman parent continues ‘fight’

Letters to the Editor

The superintendent has recommended and the Randolph County Board of Education has approved the closure of Harman and North Schools. Pickens and Coalton have been given perhaps at most a one-year reprieve from closure. And now the school board seeks to increase our taxes through a levy or bond to further enhance the Elkins schools. As our elected educational leaders, you are taking the very basics from our rural communities, subjecting our children to unbelievable hardships and expecting us to share your excitement and support for increased taxes. The arrogance and hypocrisy ...

Investing in our schools

Columnists

As conversations continue about the future of schools and long-range planning in Randolph County, many residents have asked for clarity about school bonds and excess levies. These are two very different funding tools. Each serves its own purpose, and each is shaped by state law. Understanding ...