Partners Jim Bordas and Geoff Brown recently concluded, by way of a multi-million dollar settlement, the case that Tom and Michele McFadden brought against Wheeling physician Dr. Robert Cross. The case the McFadden’s brought on behalf of their deceased 18-year-old son, who was a freshman at West Liberty University, began when Dr. Cross agreed to undertake an elective splenectomy to…[...]
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To the person driving westbound on I-70 toward the Ohio Valley Mall at around 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, who cared enough to stop and lend a hand, this is directed at you. For anyone else, keep this in mind if you ever find yourself asking, “What should I do?” Dear Stranger: Still a very inexperienced driver, my…[...]
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It’s funny how every family seems to have its own Christmas traditions. For as long as I can remember, we’ve always eaten potato soup and cornbread for supper on Christmas Eve. The reason: it was quick and easy! This tradition actually began when I was just a kid and all of my grandparents would come to visit for the holiday. …[...]
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For all of the young couples out there, I'm here to tell you that the business of being a parent is every bit as difficult, frustrating and exhausting as you may have heard. Doing it right, or at least trying to do it right, is a 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year job. Being…[...]
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When’s the last time you really listened to the National Anthem? When is the last time that you really thought about what it means and who it’s for? I know we all hear that National Anthem before the game, but do we really listen? Please take a moment to watch the video of Buzz Williams, Virginia Tech’s men’s basketball coach,…[...]
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Wow, the time is just flying. It seems like it was not that long ago that once again it was time to get your kids ready for school and now it’s almost time for the holiday break. Even for college, there are many trips to the stores for the usual supplies. The stores are always busy with back-to-school sales and…[...]
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It was only a few years ago that I learned of the symbolism behind the candy cane. Like most of us, I simply thought of it as a seasonal peppermint candy and often used it to adorn the Christmas tree. For those of you who are not aware of its symbolism, let me share it with you. A candy maker…[...]
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When the seasons change and the furnace successfully kicks on, a sigh of relief can usually be heard at my house. Aside from the furnace, most of us are well aware of existing winter kinks that may need to be worked out. After all, it’s been a while since these things were in use. I think we can all agree…[...]
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Recently I had to renew my driver’s license so I went to the West Virginia DMV website to get the low-down before I ventured all the way down to the office in Moundsville. The information is all there but you have to take time to read it all and so you’re scrolling and scrolling and wondering if it will ever…[...]
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A group of us from Bordas & Bordas recently went to a Paint and Sip at Moon River Studio located at 203 South Front Street on Wheeling Island in a Victorian-style mansion. Park in front of this stately house, walk through the gate, up onto the spacious front porch, through the door and you immediately enter 19th Century Wheeling! That…[...]
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