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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 »»
It’s OK to say?Merry?Christmas to me
December 2, 2011 Yes, it really is okay to say Merry Christmas to me! But, how would you know it is really okay, if I didn’t tell you? Although Christians account for about 86 percent of America’s population,... more »»
OSU football to undergo Urban renewal
November 27, 2011 THERE IS no question the week's top story emanated out of Columbus. Late Tuesday, reports began to surface that Urban Meyer had reached a deal to become Ohio State's new football coach. more »»
Challenging presidential year looming
November 26, 2011 With the November 2011 election behind us, the voters have spoken and left Belmont County and the State of Ohio with some interesting results and decisions. more »»
America:?It is time to finally wise up
November 20, 2011 As a healthcare administrator during the 1980s, I had the rewarding experience of serving as a private sector representative to Lamar Alexander during his service as Tennessee’s governor. more »»
AARP Chapter 3773 staging party Dec. 5
November 19, 2011 The AARP Chapter 3773 will have its annual catered Christmas Party at the Dillonvale Municipal Building Senior Nutrition Site on Monday, Dec. 5. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. more »»
The name game
November 13, 2011 By the time you read this, it will all be over. The ceremony, the cake, the dancing...I am now a married woman. more »»
Celebrate separate seasons
November 13, 2011 I’VE NEVER been one who can shop for tree ornaments and Halloween candy at the same time. more »»
Election surprises no where to be found
November 12, 2011 TUESDAY'S ELECTION yielded few surprises. As expected, Bob Vincenzo and Paul Riethmiller rolled in their respective mayoral races. Vincenzo is a St. more »» |
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