The Lenten season, a time of fasting, reflection and preparation for Easter among Christians, is drawing to a close this week. The coming Maundy Thursday marks the end of Lent, with Good Friday and Easter falling on the following Friday and Sunday. While traditions have evolved so that ...
There’s a new shopping option for residents of Belmont County. A new Love’s Travel Stops and Country Store opened just off Interstate 70 at exit 208 — Belmont/Morristown — a few days ago. I never imagined how popular a place I thought of as a gas station and truck stop would be. ...
Dear Editor, It is surprising sometimes how in the simplest verses of scripture you find people who act either for society’s good or for its destruction. I believe it is that way with those who espouse leftism versus those who claim the conservative viewpoint. I would dare say it even goes ...
Dear Editor, In Mt 16:33(RSV), Jesus inquired of his disciples “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” Simon Peter’s response, “You are the Christ the Son of the living God,” is revelatory and sets the stage for more revelations that end with Jesus’ prophetic declaration in Mt ...
Dear Editor, I always look forward to this format offering from The Times Leader. The “Thank you” letters often published are mostly heartwarming. To place “Light” on benevolence is needed these days. Years ago, an old neighbor, friend and good man had told me something I’ve ...
Dear Editor, Route 214 from I-470 serves as a gateway to neighborhoods on Moss Run Rd, Jorden Run Rd, Breezy Point, Patterson Hill, Overlook Ct, Rock Mt Rd, Hillview Ave, Central Ave, and Crescent St. I apologize if I have missed anyone. It is also flanked by two cemeteries holding souls ...