Editorials

Wheeling U. Scores Big

The announcement of Wheeling University’s $2 million campaign to renovate Bishop Schmitt Field ­ —and that $1 million has already been donated by Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration and WesBanco — was more important than it may have seemed on the surface. David Hendrickson, the university’s board of trustees chair, made sure people understood. “In the not-too-distant past, many were writing this school off,” he said. “They said it wasn’t going to survive. Well, guess what? They didn’t understand what Wheeling University is all about. They didn’t understand the ...

A Day To Be Thankful For All That We Have

We Americans set aside one day each year to give thanks for our many blessings. It hardly seems enough. No other people are as prosperous as Americans. No other nation does as much to ensure no one is deprived of the necessities of life. Our neighbors need not be asked for help when they sense we need it. Invariably, natural disasters are followed quickly by human miracles as good-hearted men and women rush to help. That is simply how we Americans govern our lives. How we govern ourselves collectively has been a marvel to most of the rest of the world for more than two ...

Giving Thanks as Important Today as 236 Years Ago

Whether your Thanksgiving serves as a day for a family meal, the start of your holiday shopping strategy, the last day before your home is festooned in holiday decorations, or just a day off to watch annual parades and football games, there is certainly something magical about the day. It’s a day that holds special meaning for many — primarily due to family gatherings and special time spent with loved ones. It feels set apart because of its emphasis on celebrating that for which we are thankful, without the pressure of helping Santa do his job for everyone on our personal lists. ...

Anti-Opioid Bill Is a Necessary Measure

While the acronym might have been a bit of a stretch, the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) for Veterans Act is still a long-overdue piece of legislation, introduced last week by U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. Given all this country — and particularly our region — has been through because of the substance abuse epidemic, it is a bit of a surprise no one has worked toward such a measure for those who have served. This one would expand veteran access to non-opioid alternatives by creating pathways for Food and Drug ...

Bipartisanship Still Works

Lawmakers do love an alphabet soup when it comes to naming their legislation. But for some, if the clever name helps it stick in the minds of those who will be voting for it, the wordplay is worth the effort. Such is the case with the Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection and Transparency (ADOPT) Act (and its accompanying Hospital Adoption Education Act) being introduced by U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio. According to Husted’s office, the aim of the bill, which is co-led by U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Katie Britt, R-Ala., is to fight exploitation by unlicensed adoption ...

WVNCC Students Helping and Learning

It is wonderful to see students get real-world experience in their chosen fields while helping others in need at the same time. West Virginia Northern Community College HVAC students are doing just that right now in flood-affected areas of Ohio County. Those devastating June floods destroyed dozens of homes. Those homeowners are trying to rebuild, and in many of those domiciles, new heating and air conditioning units are necessary. Professional contractors can’t keep up with all the need, so WVNCC students are jumping in to help install those units. “The students get to learn ...