Wanda Jean Jones
Wanda Jean Jones, 74, of Fairmont, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was...
Harrison County Athlete Spotlight
By Bill Nestor It’s that time once again to acknowledge the efforts of Harrison County’s student-athletes. Each week we review...
Declining Populations Are Here to Stay and Require a Structural Strategy Besides Importing Replacements
By Stephen Smoot Over the past two years, Russia has passed a series of legislative acts to try and reverse...
Trains are beautiful, but tracks must be respected
By Charlotte Lane, Chair, WV Public Service Commission Here are words you would rarely put together: railroad safety and the...
eJournal | February 5, 2026
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Food for Thought
By Leigh C. Merrifield Now & Then My son and I were having a conversation one day not long ago,...
Critical Role of Childcare in Economic and Community Development and Challenges Facing W.Va.
Charleston, W.Va. – Childcare sits at the crossroads of economic growth, community stability, early childhood education, and family well‑being. Reliable...
Raymond “Doug” Douglass Hutson
Raymond “Doug” Douglass Hutson, 89, of Wallace, passed away after a long illness on January 25, 2026 at his residence...
Some Heroes Drive Plows: West Virginia Division of Highways Plow Crews Are Organization of the Month
Some Heroes Drive Plows: West Virginia Division of Highways Plow Crews Are Organization of the Month. By Stephen Smoot A...
Enforcing Dilapidated Building Codes Is NOT Just Idle Chit Chat For Shinnston City Council
By Leigh C. Merrifield Despite bitterly cold weather, Shinnston City Council met for a Special Meeting and Work Session on...