Letter to the Editor in support of proposed school legislation
Editor’s note — This letter is in response to this OpEd: B-UHS Multicultural Committee speaks out in opposition to proposed legislation Dear Editor, I am a concerned citizen of Upshur…
OpEd: B-UHS Multicultural Committee speaks out in opposition to proposed legislation
Every student deserves to feel loved for who they are. West Virginia House Bills 2157 and 2595 directly attack this notion, challenging the ability of the state’s educators to make…
Medical director of Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department encourages residents to take COVID-19 vaccine when available
Editor’s note: The following is a Dec. 4, 2020 column submitted by Dr. Joseph Reed, medical director of the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department. BUCKHANNON — Regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, I urge…
National Mental Health Awareness Month: Why Care?
By Andi CartierDBSA-WV Why care? Each of us, whether we realize it or not, knows many people who have been impacted in some way by mental illness. These may include…
West Virginia is committed to remain a national leader in election cybersecurity
By David Tackett Chief Information OfficerW.V. Secretary of State’s Office The old saying goes, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” When it comes to…
‘State of the Union from a Citizen’s Point of View’
Editor’s note: Cristin Dusenbury, a member of the Central West Virginia Republican Women’s Club, shares her experience attending President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech in February in this…
Perkins family: School system continues support of veterans, military through levy
Dear Editor, As we went to the polls to cast our levy vote, we were honored that Upshur County Schools is recognizing our military and veterans by offering free passes…
