CHEERS to officials with Belmont Correctional Institution and Ohio Means Jobs for providing resources to help inmates find employment upon their release. A job could make all the difference for them.

JEERS to news that a well pad caught fire in Harrison County this week, placing workers and first responders at some risk. Fortunately, the fire was doused the same day.

CHEERS to Belmont County Hoof and Paw humane organization and its volunteers for rounding up feral horses that are roaming into traffic on Ohio 7 near Powhatan Point.

JEERS to the wild weather that has been causing power outages and some damages across the region. The Ohio Valley Mall’s entrance sign was one casualty of the strong winds that whipped through the area.

CHEERS to the Rev. Darrell Cummings and Bethlehem Apostolic Temple for holding the annual Easter food basket giveaway that benefits many area families. The spring tradition provides a helping hand to those in need.

CHEERS to the Patsche family for donating funds to purchase a new K-9 for the Martins Ferry Police Department. The dog is named “Patch” in honor of late police chief William Patsche.

CHEERS to Code Red reverse 911 administrators for making a mass test call and cleaning out its system, and for promoting registration for th service.