CHEERS to all the workers who will be out today and this weekend, clearing snow and ice from streets and sidewalks to make travel safer for all the rest of us as we experience a winter storm.

JEERS to the fact that a Tri-County Help Center official reported that more than a dozen local people were identified as subjects of human trafficking.

CHEERS to Senior Services of Belmont County, Belmont Metropolitan Housing Authority, Redwood Veterinary Hospital and the Belmont County Animal Shelter for providing a mobile dog tag and rabies vaccine clinic.

JEERS to the dangerous weather conditions we are experiencing this January. From extremely cold temperatures to the heavy snow that is expected today and this weekend, hazards abound.

CHEERS to MPLX for donating to the WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital effort to raise money to purchase new beds to improve patient care and to accommodate patients with a wide variety of needs.

CHEERS to the new officeholders who are being sworn in to serve as mayors, council members, township trustees and more all across Eastern Ohio. Your service will be appreciated.

CHEERS to Bordas & Bordas for its contribution to Ronald McDonald House, which provides housing for the families of hospitalized children.