OP-ED

This is where we will have opinion pieces posted by the staff of the Clarksburg News and Observer and guest writers.

Harrison County Crime Central; A Problem That Needs Solving

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Let’s get something straight right out of the gate: I’m not Mike Hogan.And I’m not the person making the anonymous posts now, either—which should...

Property Crime Goes Up With The Temperature

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The birds are chirping, the grass is growing, and the local crooks are waking up from hibernation. Yes, folks, spring has officially arrived in...

Clarksburg’s New Dog Ordinance All Bark

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I get it. Clarksburg City Council wanted to show they were doing something about noisy dogs. Nobody wants to listen to barking for hours...

Martin Howe Helped Build the 1% Sales Tax Framework—So Why Is He Fighting It Now?

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During recent budget talks and council meetings, Councilman Martin Howe has raised repeated concerns about how Clarksburg’s 1% sales tax revenue is being spent—most...

They Knew: Clarksburg’s Lead Pipe Scandal Is No Accident

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They’re patting each other on the back this year—2025—like heroes. Water board members, and contractors lining up for photo ops, celebrating a lead pipe replacement...