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CHEERS to Adam Myser, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's pick to fill the vacant bench in Belmont County Northern Division Court. The local attorney will assume the office on Oct. 20.

JEERS to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Belmont County Animal Shelter. Members of the public continue to object to practices there.

CHEERS to news that the Belmont County CARES program is expanding. It seems the program is achieving its goals of connecting area residents, especially older ones, with available resources and services.

JEERS to business regulations that may be hurting the economy and community of St. Clairsville. Council members are correct that the code governing temporary vs. permanent businesses needs to be clarified.

CHEERS to the decision to move forward with a Rails to Trails project in Barnesville that will include repairs to an old railroad tunnel beneath Main Street. Village leaders are right to make use of available funding even if the plans aren't everything they had hoped for.

CHEERS to St. Clairsville city and business leaders for planning a full slate of activities to entertain area residents and visitors this fall.

CHEERS to the Historical Society of Mt. Pleasant for celebrating its 75th anniversary in creative ways. A vintage baseball game will take visitors back in time Saturday.

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