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Mar 1, 2021 UP: To a planned new kayak launch at Spencer’s Park in Vienna. Mayor Randy Rapp says the development will spark other plans at the park, such as a walking trail. “I think it’s going to be exciting,” he said. Recreational opportunities and developments such as this one are a fantastic addition for our community, and a draw to those interested in exploring the area. UP: To Cecelia Fatta of Parkersburg High School, Nicholas Murphy of Parkersburg South High School and Jacob Huggins of Williamstown High School, who were honored as 2021 National Merit Scholarship finalists at l...

Feb 22, 2021 UP: To Gov. Jim Justice, for easing pandemic regulations and rules for restaurants, bars, businesses, grocery stores and schools in our state. Without taking his foot fully off the brakes, Justice appears to have given some hopes to business owners working to stay afloat after nearly a year under COVID-19 orders. Now it is up to the rest of us to stay vigilant, follow the remaining rules in place, wear our masks, practice social distancing, wash and sanitize our hands … and just generally use common sense in continuing to fight the spread of this virus. UP: To Wood County Clerk...

1:10 pm, Feb. 19, 2021 Attacking columnists for having an opinion Thumbs Down: Like other newspapers across the country, the Echo Press prints columns – personal viewpoints about a wide variety of topics that appear on our Opinion page. We have a history column, an “In the Know” rotation of columns from community leaders, “Our Turn” columns written by Echo Press editorial staff, and on occasion, columns from newspapers that are part of our parent company, Forum Communications, which most often appear only online. As with letters to the editor, columns do not necessarily refl...

Feb 8, 2021 UP: To Lacey Cale at Emerson Elementary School, Edna Ruth Patrick at Madison Elementary School, Deanna Cunningham at Kenna Elementary School in Jackson County and Lori Franks at Tyler Consolidated High School, for being among the recipients of the 2021 STEM-Minded Educator Grants. The awards of up to $1,000 are meant for materials or technology that can be used either in the classroom or in students’ homes. As the coronavirus pandemic has put us on the fast-track for educational adaptability, these teachers have shown they are ready to give our kids the tools they’ll need to l...

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