Editorials

Move Over, Slow Down, Save Lives

West Virginia drivers have known for years that when they see an emergency or other vehicle at the side of the road with flashing lights, they are to move over and slow down. Starting at the end of last week, that law is even clearer about what is expected in such situations. Road maintenance workers are now also part of the law, which requires drivers approaching first responders or other vehicles stopped on the side of the road with lights flashing to move over one lane if possible, and to reduce their speed if not. “While AAA has been instrumental in getting Move Over laws ...

Improve Ohio Math Scores

Teachers and administrators across Ohio have done an excellent job implementing the science of reading curriculum. But according to a report by the National Council on Teacher Quality, it’s time to focus on math, too. According to the Ohio Capital Journal, the report placed the Buckeye State among 25 receiving a “weak” rating for policies to strengthen elementary teachers’ math instruction. “Ohio’s made significant investments in professional learning for teachers in reading, but much fewer investments in financially supporting professional learning in math ...

Celebrating Legacy of E. Gordon Gee

Monday marked the conclusion of an extraordinary chapter in American higher education as E. Gordon Gee stepped down from his presidency at West Virginia University. Spanning more than four decades and multiple institutions, Gee’s career has been characterized by visionary leadership, an unwavering commitment to student engagement, keen insight into the future of education and a profound impact on the nation’s academic landscape. Gee’s journey began where it ends — WVU. He first served as the university’s president from 1981-85. His leadership trajectory then ...

Showcasing What Arena Has To Offer

Generating interest in events downtown — particularly at WesBanco Arena — obviously is good for Wheeling, even if it means, after nearly a decade, slightly relaxing Ohio County’s strict Clean Indoor Air Regulation. Members of the Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health deserve credit for their 4-2 vote last week to relax the smoking rules and allow a one-time “cigar social” to take place later this year at WesBanco Arena. Howard Karnell, marketing coordinator for the Capitol Theatre and WesBanco Arena, and Wheeling City Councilman Dave Palmer, a member of the Greater Wheeling ...

Protecting Our Youth

Though an outbreak in Ohio appears to have subsided since the spring, outbreaks of measles are still popping up all over the country. The summer break does not seem to have slowed the spread of this dangerous disease. Canada and Mexico are experiencing thousands of cases, too. In the U.S., the total number of confirmed cases this year sits at 1,267 — just shy of the 30-year high. Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah have active outbreaks. So far, two children and one adult have died. All ...

President Trump, Area Deserves FEMA’s Help

It’s been four weeks since devastating flash flooding changed life for many here in the Valley Grove and Triadelphia communities of Ohio County. To ensure ongoing recovery, it is imperative that President Trump issue a major disaster declaration to facilitate federal assistance for the affected communities. The flash flooding, which occurred in the evening hours after 4 inches of rain dropped within just 30 minutes, led to the tragic loss of nine lives. Entire neighborhoods in Valley Grove and Triadelphia were inundated, with homes destroyed, roads washed out, and critical ...