WV Dental Association supports HB 2604 and SB 290 From the West Virginia Dental Association It doesn’t take much to see how poorly dental insurers are serving people under the current system. More than half of Americans delay getting medical care — or avoid it altogether — because of burdensome[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Opinion: Freedom of the Press still matters to some of us
By State Senator Craig Blair West Virginia State Senate President There’s an old saying that goes, “with great freedom comes great responsibility.” In my mind, one of the best examples of that phrase is the relationship between the government and the media. It’s an adversarial relationship by nature because we[Read More…]
Mountain Musings: Christmas music magic
Christmas music magic It never fails each year that listening to Christmas songs from the past and present guides me to a place of treasured holiday memories and a renewed love for the season. We all know the feeling of dread that can accompany Christmas and New Year’s — decorations[Read More…]
OPINION: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you
You’re holding in your hands our biggest and most festive newspaper issue of the year. We think you’ll like it. Our usual front page has been replaced with a seasonal greeting – our annual Christmas card to readers and advertisers. You will find the traditional front page with headlines on[Read More…]
Mountain Musings: Thanksgiving Thoughts
As we move towards the beginning of winter and a new year, it’s good to reflect on the joys, heartaches and challenges of the past year to get some perspective and to feel thankful. It’s been heartbreaking to watch the suffering of the people of Ukraine as their homeland has[Read More…]
Our Opinion: A chance to see how it works
County residents have a unique chance coming up to see how West Virginia government works at the state level. Members of the state Legislature will come to Cacapon State Park on Sunday, November 13 for three days of committee meetings. These interim meetings are set each year for lawmakers to[Read More…]