Publisher Talk

Some facts about our news coverage

  • Titus Workman | Times West Virginian

Last week, I shared some details on how to submit information and ideas to our news staff for publication. I hope it provided you some helpful knowledge about our news operation. Read more

FAITH COLUMN

Moving forward with a unified vision

  • By Wesley Dobbs | Morning Star Baptist Church

“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him. Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7 Read more

FAITH COLUMN

Walk with me

  • By Wesley Dobbs | Morning Star Baptist Church

As a child, our parents held our hands as we first learned how to crawl, stand up, get our balance, hold on to something and take our first steps. Read more

SLUSSER COLUMN

Facts for a fantastic and fulfilled life

  • Elton Slusser

We supposedly live in a period of intellectual enlightenment that should produce admirable behavior if, for no other logical reason, than we have learned proper etiquette, or we just plain know better. But have you ever seen a time with more rudeness, ruthlessness and inconsiderate behavior? Read more

Ever heard of CEOS?

  • Eva Beto | WVU Extension Program Assistant

Perhaps Extension Homemakers rings a bell? Some of you may know about the Farm Women’s Clubs from back in the day. What they all have in common is they are the same clubs, just different names. Read more

The mission of missions

  • D. D. Meighen | Interim minister: First Presbyterian Church

“So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.” Read more

FAITH COLUMN

Are you a useful vessel?

  • By Brad Bennett | Central and Trinity United Methodist Churches

“Come, go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him.” Read more

SLUSSER COLUMN

The written word can remain forever

  • Elton Slusser

Sometimes when I sit down to write, my mind becomes a kaleidoscope of thoughts, events and topics. The question arises as to what would be of interest to the reader. Subjects flood my imagination, but at the same moment have trouble getting to the tips of my fingers and to the computer keyboard. Read more

FAITH COLUMN

We have impact on others

  • By Rev. Jordan Trumble | For the Times West Virginian

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith…” Hebrews 12:1-2 Read more

FAITH COLUMN

Where is your treasure?

  • By Rev. Jordan Trumble | For the Times West Virginian

This past Sunday at our church, we read these words from the twelfth chapter of the Gospel of Luke: “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” This verse invites us, as Christians, to consider how we are using the treasure of our lives to serve God. Read more

This Week's Circulars

Obituaries

George "Sonny" Koski

George"Sonny"Koski passed away October 12,2019. Visitation will be at Domico Funeral Home October 15,2019 from 11a.m.-8p.m. Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be October 16,2019 at 10a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery.

ABEL, Margaret Mar 17, 1953 - Oct 7, 2019

Margaret Mae Abel, 66, of Fairview, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019. She was born on March 17, 1953, daughter of the late James Scritchfield and Patricia Villinger Scritchfield. Margaret is survived by her sons, James "Jimmy" Abel and his wife Aubrey of Florida and Wesley Abel and his wi…