U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, can be forgiven for his enthusiasm over a recent report. After all, the good news being proclaimed by the Ohio Natural Energy Institute’s “The Essential Facts on Essential Ohio Energy” are a re-polished version of the shiny proclamations we’ve been ...

As part of Gov. Mike DeWine’s budget proposal, food banks across Ohio could see a significant reduction in the amount of state funding they receive. Most of this is due to the loss of what had been a one-time $7.5 million appropriation in the previous budget. But that decrease has food ...

Mountaineers — always free, sure — but also, always willing to be good sports, take responsibility, accept when things don’t go their way without whining about it and focus on what is really important for the state and its families. They don’t run to legal action and investigations ...

Area residents can take a trip around the world this weekend, just by visiting Weirton. After a hiatus of several years, the Festival of Nations is making its return Saturday, providing an afternoon of live entertainment, food and more, reflective of the melting pot of cultures represented ...

Auditoriums in our area’s schools again are being filled, as our high and middle schools offer their annual spring productions. The presentations offer a great opportunity for relatives, friends and area residents to support our school districts while enjoying the talents of area students. ...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke in his annual State of the State address about giving Buckeye State residents “the tools to live up to their full potential,” and “the opportunity to live their version of the American dream.” Though there are plenty of challenges, volatility and ...