Is it too late to wish you a happy New Year? I’m kicking off 2017 with a smile thanks to a change of heart by our editors at the <em>Observer-Reporter</em>. We got the news in December that several local columnists would be cut in the latest round of belt ...
If you’re reading this column, I want to thank you. That means you are reading this newspaper whether in print or online. The numbers of those of us who do that are sadly shrinking, and the newspaper business is suffering because of it. Unfortunately, shrinking budgets are the result, and ...
As we approach Christmas, some people like to deck the halls of their homes with boughs of holly, festive lights and beautifully adorned trees. I, on the other hand, made the infinitely unwise decision to embark on a remodel of our kitchen at this time of year and now have a home decorated with ...
The end of November means college football’s regular season is winding down, and it’s been a lot of fun. I love going to games and committed to buying season tickets a few years ago. It’s terrific fun to tailgate with friends, see the marching band perform and watch the action in person. ...
Our family suffered a tremendous loss over the weekend as my father, Donald Emery, passed away at the age of 83. Dad was truly one of the good guys and was the best man I know. He never missed work, never complained, never got sick until the very end, hardly ever raised his voice, rarely swore ...
It was a great day to be a football fan. The weather may have been chilly and gloomy, but the crowd was cheerful and energized for another outing by the surging WVU Mountaineers.The pregame tailgate menu was especially delicious: barbeque brisket, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, green beans, ...
