Opinions and Commentary

After an unintended sabbatical, The Dunlap Raconteur returns with another installment in the tales of Mother Hubbard. The anniversary of her birthday was recently, so in her honor, I offer a few more anecdotes about her assiduous nature because as much as anything, that defined her. For lack of a better term, I’ll call these “Nancyisms.” I hope you will […]

ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS – January is almost over. Have you quit the gym yet? If not, then here’s five reasons you should. New movies Netflix’s “Jung E” (2023) is the only new movie worth mentioning this week. That’s right! We’re in January, the time of year where studios throw out movies no one will see, and if anyone does, they’ll make […]

RICHMOND — We have completed the first full week of the 2023 session of the General Assembly. Committees are meeting and days are nearly endless at this point. The session is only 46 days long, including weekends, which puts a premium on every hour. Committee meetings start early in the morning and end late in the evening. In the Senate, […]

RICHMOND — In the second week of the 46-day General Assembly session, we have been working quickly to advance a legislative package to improve our schools. We have filed legislation that will elevate education standards, empower teachers to regain control of their own classrooms, and ensure students have the resources they need to succeed. Most importantly, the proposals incorporate input […]

• In last week’s briefs for the Economic Development Authority, it should have said economy development officer Betty Mitchell noted work continues on collecting demographic information for the regional housing study, and the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission may also work with the town of Monterey on a housing grant through the Virginia Department of Housing. All errors in fact […]