TV-wise, 2017 was a pretty good year. “Twin Peaks” returned after a 25-year hiatus, Margaret Atwood’s novel the “The Handmaid’s Tale” was adapted into an award-winning Hulu […]

I’m fairly convinced at this point that my sister-in-law Vikki is made of some sort of advanced strain of DNA. Not that she’s completely superhuman — she […]

When you wonderful people out there sit down to read this, I will be likely be drinking my first cup of coffee in my new place. Which […]

GRANVILLE West Virginia Black Bears relief pitcher Brandon Bingel understands why Bradenton, Fla., is so attractive to tourists. The beaches, parks and museums draw thousands of visitors […]

West Virginia Black Bears fans would have enjoyed the look on Hunter Owen’s face when he arrived at Monongalia County Ballpark for the first time last June. […]

“We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty.” — Edward R. Murrow Last Saturday was chilly with a cold, misty rain falling off and on. Nevertheless, Pierre and […]

“If you propose to speak, always ask yourself, is it true, is it necessary, is it kind.” — Buddha In our family we have had some heavy-duty […]

Summer’s almost here, which means film studios will start rolling out the tentpoles. “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” ushers in the onslaught Friday. And while blockbusters normally […]

I spent most of my Saturday listening to “S-Town.” The podcast by the producers of “Serial” and “This American Life” is an undeniably engaging true-life tale of […]

Since about birth, I’ve made basically the same New Year’s resolution: Lose weight. Clearly, this does not make me at all unique, given that it seems about […]