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CHEERS to township and county officials in Belmont County for getting together to network, share information and learn from one another during their annual meeting on Wednesday.

JEERS to the most recent debt ceiling crisis, in which U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson says the Senate has failed to step up and do its duty.

CHEERS to Doris Morrison, who is looking forward to her 109th birthday in July. The longtime Colerain residents is now in long-term care at East Ohio Regional Hospital.

JEERS to whatever caused a very smoky fire behind Kroger in Martins Ferry this week. Firefighters and the company are investigating the cause of the blaze that caused little damage and no injuries.

CHEERS to the local residents who open their homes to serve as foster families for children in crisis. The care they provide can make all the difference in the world to the children who need it.

CHEERS to word that Bridgeport will install stop signs at intersections throughout the Aetnaville neighborhood. Police Chief John Bumba says they are needed to prevent accidents.

CHEERS to the Belmont County Land Reutilization Corp., or land bank, for continuing its work of demolishing dilapidated properties and making them fit for use.

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