Opinion

EDITORIAL: Plenty of options for fall

Labor Day has come and gone and, though there’s still a few weeks to go, the fall season…

Opinion

U.S. Rep Bill Johnson: Loan decision will burden taxpayers

Ultimately, student loan debt will be repaid by someone. And if it’s not paid back by the person…

Columnists

Doug Johnson: Love should be eternal, caring and no strings attached

When the conflict between the states broke out, a young man who was engaged to a beautiful New…

Opinion

Jim Crawford: Dealing with lies, lies lies

Does truth still have a place in our media? The Internet is bathed daily in lies. From false…

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: Back to school is time to reflect on the parent’s job

Sitting on my front porch with a nice cup of coffee in hand, I watched as the first…

Lifestyles

Nicole Cox: Monitor School takes name from Civil War

Many people are familiar with Monitor School in Coal Grove, but the question is often asked: Where did…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Road ahead will not be a rough one

One of the things we hear the most complaints from readers about is the state of the streets…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Tell Congress to act on suicide prevention

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As a volunteer advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention,…

Opinion

Robert Koehler: Take the time to relax, kick back and enjoy life

My daughter, Alison, who is 36 years old, flew into town the other day (angel that she is)…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Another outlet for care

On Thursday, the Village of South Point was able to welcome a new and important addition to their…

Columnists

Some verdicts have surprise twists and endings in court

It seems like everywhere I turn I hear about someone suing another person, often for some silly reason…

Opinion

Christopher P. Reen: Hometown papers stand up to big tech

The Internet that Silicon Valley promised us was supposed to be a haven for new ideas, robust free…

Columnists

Standing on the beach, reflecting on God

Holding my sweet granddaughter in my arms, over a decade ago on the Atlantic coast, I remember watching…

Lifestyles

Mark McCown: Water park patrons must obey the rules

Dear Lawyer Mark: I was at a water park with my family last week, and saw the lifeguard…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Be heard as general campaign begins

Next weekend is the Labor Day holiday, and following that is what is generally viewed as the start…