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Opinion: Faith without works — in the age of SNAP
BY EMILY BURTON SHERMAN If community churches spend more on stage lighting than on feeding the hungry on their doorsteps, then they have both lost their soul and the faith of their followers. Somerset pastor and great-grandpa Johnny Dunbar knew he needed to take notes for the upcoming conversation with a stranger. “Good Start, like
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Mamdani, 31/Atlas and streaming services
New Yorkers who voted for Zohran Mamdani will regret that decision and his victory this past week for the mayoral race in the largest city in the world. Mamdani is a socialist and despite his strong sugar coating of the issues and promises he has made, they will not work. His extreme socialist/communist policies and
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Age: Don’t focus on the number
We battle age at both sides of life. The young adult must prove they have enough knowledge and skills to do the job. The senior adult must prove they still have the health, skills and motivation to do the job. Both sides of the spectrum can be challenging. Actually, at every level it is the
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New book covers Bobby Bowden years at WVU
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN West Virginia University (WVU) sports journalist John Antonik has a new book which was recently released. The book is titled “Almost Heaven – How Bobby Bowden’s Ten Years at West Virginia University Helped Him Become One of the Winningest Coaches in College Football History.” Antonik is a very talented writer
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SNAP benefits and EBT cards
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a government program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need. Here are some key things to know about SNAP. SNAP is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is available in all states. The program helps people on limited incomes buy food and
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Five years of Marsy’s Law: Building belief in justice that sees people
BY DR. EMILY BONISTALL POSTEL A victim of domestic violence who knows she has the constitutional right to be notified if her abuser is released. Parents whose murdered child is honored through their right to be consulted by the prosecutor before a plea deal is offered. A survivor standing in court, reading her victim impact
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Government shutdown: A political stalemate with no end in sight
If you are like me, you have questions and concerns about the latest government shutdown. As I said recently, it feels like a political football, something both parties keep kicking back and forth while the country waits for resolution. Federal funding expired at midnight Sept. 30, 2025, when Congress failed to pass spending legislation for
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Is Congress hypocritical?
The American government shutdown impacts about 1.4 million federal workers, with roughly 700,000 furloughed and another 700,000 deemed essential continuing to work without pay. This number does not include the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits. About 13,000 air traffic controllers and about 50,000 TSA officers are currently working without pay. Once the government shutdown
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History of trick-or-treating
If you were like me and my friends growing up at Nolan, you looked forward every October to Halloween and trick-or-treating. We were not allowed to go out wandering around after dark. We know the days get much shorter at this time of year. So it gets dark a lot earlier in late October, even
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A happier and more peaceful America
America’s continued national success is dependent on all of us—the American people. Our American people are what makes America a great nation. We have a beautiful land, plenty of natural resources and a great heritage. Yet, it is our everyday actions that make America great. Everyday actions make a difference. For example, do not randomly
