The new year is off and running. Only time will tell if it’s a good start or not. I am optimistic. It’s been busy for me. I have had several[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Legislative Session to begin…
The legislative session will begin this week. I had the privilege of sitting down last week with our new Delegate Lori Dittman to discuss issues I feel important to our[Read More…]
A new year…
We have stepped into a new year. With the tragedy in Duck, I’m not sure it is the type of beginning everyone is hoping for. On the brighter side… that[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
Christmas in the rearview…
Christmas is now in the rearview mirror, and we can look forward to what 2023 might bring. As usual, Christmas was a big deal at the Given household. On Thursday[Read More…]
Dear Santa…
Hey Santa, it’s me Memphis again coming to you on behalf of the Given clan. We are really into the Christmas spirit. We had a family get together at Uncle[Read More…]
Gas prices…
Our area is again being given the shaft at the gas pumps. Last week I talked, in this space, about a trip the family took to Canaan Valley. While we[Read More…]
Time to get back with it…
We had a great get-a-way weekend, which I’ll tell you more about in just a minute. Getting ready for work today I stepped on the scales for the first time[Read More…]
BIG holiday…
It was truly a monumental holiday in our circle. We celebrated Thanksgiving at Mary Hunt’s house. Everyone was in attendance, and we are thankful that she has a large home.[Read More…]
Thanksgiving…
By the time you read this, “turkey day” will be just around the corner. Like so many other holidays the true meaning for which our forefathers established this celebration, is[Read More…]