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Opinion

Mull did great work

Local Columns

The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce has held 89 editions of its annual membership dinner and awards banquet. Brenda Mull has been directly involved with about one-third of them, a run that just might have reached its end. Mull, who has spent 29 years with the chamber —the first eight as ...

Great events coming up

Local Columns

If you haven’t noticed, we’re entering the time of year when there are numerous events held that bring residents of our area together to enjoy an evening out — and to help area organizations. Those events have become important items in the Tri-State Area as winter has come to an end ...

Plenty to celebrate

Local Columns

We’re working through the last weekend of winter, which means there’s a lot to look forward to. St. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday this year, which means this is a big weekend for those who choose to celebrate. March Madness also will get underway Tuesday, when the first two of the four ...

Excitement about the Bee

Local Columns

For many years now, the second Saturday in March has held a special spot on the late winter academic calendar. That’s traditionally been the day when the region’s top spellers have gathered to participate in the Jefferson-Harrison County Regional Spelling Bee, Presented by the ...

Ohio still faces education issues

Editorials

Despite Ohio policymakers’ continued effort to meddle with education — at all levels — a recent study suggests there has been limited success on a national scale. “Most and Least Educated States in America (2026)” by WalletHub doesn’t even place the Buckeye State in the top half ...

Still a great experience

Local Columns

When you go to an auto show, you just about always know what you are going to see: There will be a chance to look at all of the new models from a lot of different manufacturers. You’ll have the opportunity to sit inside vehicles you might be considering purchasing — and you’ll have the ...