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A happy re-birthday
February 5, 2012 Today is my birthday. Sort of. It’s not really the actual day of my birth. Instead, it’s more like a day of rebirth—a re-birthday, perhaps? On this day, Feb. more »»
Witnessing a matter of life and death
February 5, 2012 DEFIBRILLATORS save lives. I witnessed that first hand Monday night at Steubenville. Just as important as having a defibrillator (AED) close at hand is having qualified individuals to operate it. more »»
When did I get old?
January 29, 2012 “Do you know the guy who plays that character is 40 years old?” my husband, Justin, asked me from out of the blue one night last week. more »»
Valley embraces Nailers in time of uncertainty
January 29, 2012 ONE POSITIVE aspect has come out of the Wheeling Nailers' state of flux. The Brooks brothers put the sale of the ECHL franchise up for sale some two weeks ago. That is common knowledge. more »»
Surviving what winter weather has to offer
January 28, 2012 The people of YTR have been faring well despite the up and down temperatures of an Ohio Valley winter. more »»
Be prepared, it is about to envelope the valley
January 22, 2012 AFTER attending the respective Martins Ferry and Bellaire chamber of commerce luncheons this past week, I came away with a common thread from each session. more »»
Everything 'healthy' is not always healthy
January 15, 2012 We all know the “healthy diet” drill—eat low fat, low calorie and supplement that with fruits and veggies and all is well. more »»
Fracking fears may prove groundless
January 15, 2012 Earthquakes in the Ohio Valley? Possible, yes. Anything is. The Cleveland Cavaliers may win an NBA title someday. I may hit it big on the lottery one day. more »»
Residents take proactive stance with recycling
January 14, 2012 The residents of YTR are to be commended for their proactive approach to recycling. more »»
A Browns fan's lament
January 8, 2012 “You look ridiculous,” my husband, Justin, informed me last Sunday. I rolled my eyes. more »»
Big Brother is taking control of America’s schools
January 8, 2012 Given the generally accepted political tactics that have become common practice in Washington, D.C. more »»
Buckeye Local holding auctions Tuesday
January 8, 2012 THE LONG-AWAITED and much anticipated Buckeye Local School District auctions will unfold Tuesday. The district is ridding itself of two now-closed schools. more »»
2011: My Banner Year
January 1, 2012 Last year when I said goodbye to 2010, I thought perhaps I was leaving behind the best year of my life. “How could things possibly get better?” I wondered. more »»
2012 may be year of economic turnaround
January 1, 2012 CUTTING MY teeth in this business as a sports writer, predictions go with the territory. With 2012 unfolding today, I am poised to make a prediction for the new year. more »»
Smile! It’s ok, really
December 25, 2011 It’s the most wonderful time of the year—at least according to a popular Christmas song. more »»
Sanctions could have been much worse
December 25, 2011 WHILE MANY Ohio State football partisans believe the Buckeyes were dealt a raw deal by the NCAA this past week, I see no problem with the sanctions. more »»
Coat closet gains new lease on life
December 17, 2011 SANTA CLAUS arrived at a local coat closet in the form of a Morgantown-based company. DPS Penn -- a drilling leasing firm -- breathed new life into the Belmont County Coat Closet. more »»
Former T-L writer honored as novelist
December 10, 2011 A FORMER Times Leader sports writer is now an award-winning novelist. more »»
Crowning a new domestic goddess
December 4, 2011 The first time my now husband, then boyfriend, Justin, suggested we make dinner at his house rather than go out to eat, I was mortifie. more »»
Cera: A good fit to replace Gentile
December 4, 2011 THE POLITICAL landscape in Eastern Ohio is undergoing rapid change. When State Sen. Jason Wilson opted to accept Gov. more »»
Christmas season rapidly approaching
December 2, 2011 Even though the weather is trying to trick us to believe that it is still autumn, the Christmas season is fast approaching. more »» Belmont County Commissioners Meeting February 8, 2012 Meetings held every Wednesday in the court house at 10 a.m. more » Community events |
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Taste BudsMadonna and Ferris Bueller--always a winning combination February 6, 2012 The Super Bowl is over. Life can once again return to normal, whatever normal may be for you. And while no local teams were involved, the Buds thought the game turned out to be pretty entertaining. more » Latest Blogs |
