Editorials

Happy Easter, Ohio Valley!

For Christians, this weekend is truly the most joyous date on the church calendar — one that celebrates renewal, hope and kept promises. This is the day Christ rose from the dead to fufill prophecy. Even for non-Christians Easter Sunday is a turning point — hope truly does spring eternal, as the earth bursts back to life and winter is left behind. Whatever your reason for celebrating this Easter, remember, we are to be filled with joy. There may be church services, family dinners, candy and egg hunts — there must also be hope, joy and a reminder that we are meant to ...

Broadband Access Still Lacking Here

With the conclusion of this year’s regular legislative session in West Virginia, there is time to reflect on the action of a group of elected officials who showed us what they prioritized over the past 60 days to improve our economy, education, healthcare and the general quality of life. But perhaps there were also lessons learned. For example, one failed bill should lead lawmakers to take a harder look at what it will take to bring broadband internet to as much of the state as possible. Senate Bill 891 was another attempt to let the fox guard the henhouse when it came to the ...

Touching Base With Residents in W.Va.

West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack is certainly doing his homework. He is in the midst of a statewide tour to better understand our communities’ needs and concerns — and also hand out checks for unclaimed property. “Although it is a small state, it is a very diverse state,” he said. “Each county has its own identity and own issues.” On Wednesday, Pack was in Wheeling, where he presented city officials with a “substantial” check for unclaimed property. He also recently visited with the mayors of Parkersburg and Vienna, and county commissioners; stopped by Wood County ...

Consider Rail in Ohio

It was a small thing. Just $25,000 included in this year’s state budget to let Ohioans know its elected representatives support the idea of real passenger rail transportation options for the state. The money will let the Buckeye State join the Interstate Midwest Passenger Rail Commission, according to a report by WBNS. A representative of All Aboard Ohio told WBNS there is work being done on a rail line that would connect Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton. There is another route that would go from Chicago to Pittsburgh and run through Columbus. That is a big deal in a ...

Working Toward a Nuclear-Free Iran

The U.S. has begun indirect talks with Iran over its nuclear program, and the question is whether this will be one more run-around to a bad deal. That’s the way it has worked for more than two decades, and it will be the goal of the regime again. The question is whether President Trump settles for it. Iran so far has been the best of his second-term foreign-policy initiatives. He is restoring the “maximum pressure” sanctions campaign from his first term, which will shrink the regime’s income. Mr. Trump has also laid down a tough marker that Iran must dismantle its nuclear ...

Make Effort To Improve W.Va.

We have entered spring, and with it will come thoughts of proms, graduations, summer jobs and post-secondary choices for high school seniors. It’s also time to brace for the inevitable “So, what are you going to study?” It’s an overwhelming question, even for students who have a very good idea of what they want to do. For those who haven’t yet decided, it’s important to follow your interests and go into a field that makes you feel productive and content; but it’s also a good idea to find a career in which there are available jobs at a good wage. In West Virginia, ...