Upshur County has announced plans, as part of the courthouse renovations, to remove the old jail from the top floor except for one cell. They claim it will serve “as memoriam” to Suzanne … more

Dear editor: Early voting for the March 5 election has started. Proposition 11 is presented as “School Choice” that would allow any student to attend any school they choose and the … more

Dear editor: No! Seriously? I know it’s too early for an April Fool’s joke! You’re telling the citizens of Wood County that the incumbents (Cole Hefner, Virgil … more

Regarding the WCM 1-25-24 front page article on our County voting equipment, I have worked for/with the election’s office for 16 years. I have set up and run polling locations in all four of … more

Dear editor: I’m very disappointed our city leadership decided to take such a myopic approach to a once in a lifetime opportunity. In 2017 our family drove late into the night to … more

America is suffering a pandemic of random mass shootings. This week saw an Iowa school attacked, which further depicts America’s spiritual and moral dilemma. What are we to do? Absent a … more

Dear editor: I personally want to thank Wood County Monitor editor and staff for producing an “in print” newspaper. Many newspapers and magazines are no longer “in … more

Dear editor: In responding to the latest “Corner Column” (it’s usually my first look in our local paper) I felt a kinship to our current Wood County Monitor owners, Phil … more

Dear editor: The Monitor Dec. 21 article concerning paper ballots quoted four people giving anecdotal information and subjective opinion as response to testimony offered by election judges in … more

On behalf of the board of directors of Mineola Caring & Sharing, I would like to thank the generous citizens, businesses, churches and organizations who have made our 40 years of helping those who are in need in our community such a successful endeavor. more