OP-ED

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

Empty Seats are Unacceptable at the Robinson Grand

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Citizens and City: Let’s Fill the Seats at the Robinson Grand! Recently, I attended a comedy show at the Robinson Grand featuring the nationally known...

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...

The Future of The Waldo in Downtown Clarksburg

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For over 100 years, the Waldo Complex has stood watch over Clarksburg—a piece of our skyline that immediately says, “You’re home.” Its age is...

Broken Promises by the VA Nursing Home

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OP-ED by Gary Keith: “Privatizing the Clarksburg VA Nursing Home Breaks Our Promise to Veterans.” The VA nursing home privatization is a controversial topic...

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...