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It’s time to put up nest boxes
February 24, 2013 Last week, a day after the morning low temperature plunged to nine degrees, the sky cleared and the thermometer rebounded to 45 degrees. more »»
Try new recipes to expand your tastes
February 24, 2013 NASCAR is back and running today. Danica won the pole! I hope she continues the way she has started. more »»
Feel good with Southern tastes
February 24, 2013 Go South with some delicious comfort food with “Southern Living: Feel Good Food. more »»
Should you hire a tax preparer?
February 24, 2013 The U.S. tax code grows more complicated every year and currently spans thousands of pages – even government experts can’t agree exactly how long it is. more »»
Prepping for tomorrow
February 24, 2013 How old were you when you applied for your first job? Do you remember your first job interview? At what age did you open a bank account and deposit your own earnings into it? For me, the answers... more »»
Ex-boxer trades ring for strings
February 23, 2013 Burt Hays of Vienna has traded in his professional boxing gloves for a guitar and harmonica. more »»
Prison glut and public safety
February 18, 2013 Joe DeLong, who runs West Virginia’s network of regional jails, understands full well that a simple idea to reduce overcrowding there and at state prisons falls squarely into the “devil’s in the... more »»
Held to a higher standard
February 17, 2013 Public officials, whether they like it or not — and many don’t — are held to a higher ethical standard due to their position of trust than the general population. more »»
Roaming the area for yard sales
February 17, 2013 Thirty years had passed on by. A long time when you are a young man with time ahead but only a flash as you reflect back. more »»
It’s mating season for many mammals
February 17, 2013 It’s common knowledge that wildlife breeds in the spring. When it comes to medium and large mammals, however, common knowledge is often wrong. more »»
Books dealing with dragons and grim tales
February 17, 2013 Things get grim and gritty in the big city for a necromancer in “Dead Things” by Stephen Blackmoor. more »»
Lenten Services scheduled
February 17, 2013 The Beverly-Waterford Ministerial Association has announced the schedule for its 2013 series of Lenten services. Each service will be held 7:30 p.m. more »»
Delicious recipes for Lenten season
February 17, 2013 Why is it that the weekend days seem to go faster than the weekdays? First, one thinks, “Great it’s TGIF!” and before one blinks twice, it is Monday morning and the alarm is going off to summon one... more »»
Have some breakfast for dinner with book
February 17, 2013 Breakfast for dinner or “brinner” is a popular choice for many people. Lindsay Landis and Taylor Hackbarth devote an entire book to the subject with their new cookbook, “Breakfast for Dinner. more »»
Fish fry veteran enjoys work
February 16, 2013 Although she admits it can be tiring, Mary Wright looks forward to helping with the Knights of Columbus’ Lenten fish fries in Parkersbur. more »»
Real ways to reduce poverty
February 11, 2013 State Sen. John Unger wants to do something about poor children in West Virginia. more »»
Taking the rancor out of politics
February 10, 2013 Parkersburg Mayor Bob Newell has proposed changing city elections to be nonpartisan, which potentially could eliminate some of the political rancor that has sprung up in recent election. more »»
Must-have insurance plans for households
February 10, 2013 Many people adopt a “penny wise, pound foolish” mentality when it comes to buying insurance. more »»
Chamber gives its legislative positions
February 10, 2013 The Chamber and its members take great pride in developing relationships with our elected officials. more »»
More facts about Taxpayer Relief Act
February 10, 2013 Recent passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 has made permanent the $5 million tax-free amount that each person can give to family and friends during lifetime or through their estate... more »» |
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