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Editorials

AI a useful tool, but it must be monitored

It may not be Ultron or Skynet as some initially worried, but the latest wave of artificial intelligence technology has not turned out to be a perfect tool, either. In fact, a case out of Wood County Circuit Court in Southern West Virginia reminds us there are big reasons not to rely on the ...

Treatment access remains important

With increasing talk about a growing sense of anxiety and fragile mental wellbeing, it makes sense that some Ohioans are seeking needed mental health care. For most of them, finding timely care is a challenge. Health Policy Institute of Ohio says 75 of the state’s 88 counties are mental ...

Hancock schools facing questions

The next couple of weeks could very well determine much of the future for Hancock County Schools. A meeting held Tuesday between local officials and the West Virginia Department of Education included discussion as to whether the district will receive an advancement of funds to meet payroll; ...

Take steps to keep information safe

As political season ramps up, election filings begin, tax preparation is underway and any number of 2026 tasks come to mind at the start of the year, residents are reminded to beware of phishing campaigns and other cyber crimes in which deceptive website addresses and other techniques lead ...

Act would help working families

Working families who are supported by federal benefits can sometimes find themselves in a difficult spot when a potential promotion or raise at work is not cause for celebration, but sparks worries about falling off the benefits cliff. Those receiving federal public assistance can see a ...

Support for those who are struggling

Winter can be a tough time for those struggling with fragile mental health and other challenges. But for some, the struggle is more than seasonal — and can be deadly. Ohio’s Suicide Prevention Foundation notes adult men in particular experience disproportionately high suicide rates. For ...