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Popular Figure

January 7, 2009

It will be the end of an era of sorts on Jan. 18 when West Virginia Secretary of State Betty Ireland leaves office. Ireland made history in 2004 when she became the first woman ever elected to a state executive office. During that race, the little-known Ireland defeated state political legend Ken Hechler who had previously served in that office and was attempting a political comeback. Ireland spent four years as one of the most forward-thinking politicians in the state and helped bring the state’s election process into the 21st century. Many speculated on her political future, and believed she would use the office, as did her predecessor, Gov. Joe Manchin, as a springboard to another office. She never did that. While it may be dangerous to surmise, it is easy to believe that had Ireland decided to run for re-election, she would have been returned to office. However, she surprised many people when she announced she would not seek re-election so she could care for her elderly parents.

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Clean Water

January 6, 2009

In many ways the sometimes beautiful, sometimes frightening river that flows through our Mid-Ohio Valley is the single most important factor in the lives of area residents.

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Higher Taxes

January 5, 2009

At least members of a task force studying West Virginia’s Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund did not agree that taxes should be increased to keep the program solvent.

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Education

January 4, 2009

Dramatic progress has been made in improving public schools in West Virginia—but much more needs to be done. Former Gov.

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January 2, 2009

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To 5-pound 8-ounce Kailee Rae-Ann Campbell, who came into the world at 2:58 a.m. Thursday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital and was the first baby born in Wood County in 2009.

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Big Question

January 2, 2009

Among the most important—and politically sensitive—questions facing President-elect Barack Obama and the new Congress is disposal of nuclear waste.

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