CHEERS to all the local organizations holding fish frys this Lenten season. In addition to providing Christians an option for meatless Fridays, they serve everyone good food.

JEERS to the fact that flames damaged multiple buildings at a local business this week, but CHEERS that Trigg Construction owner Gina Fuller plans to rebuild.

CHEERS to all of the first responders who turned out to extinguish that blaze in Neffs. They did so quickly and without anyone being injured.

JEERS to news that yet another home was raided due to animal hoarding. This time, a Piedmont woman is accused of neglecting more than 30 dogs that she was breeding and raising for sale.

CHEERS to word that Barnesville’s Slope Creek Reservoir project is finally complete and that the new waterline is operational. It marks a major improvement to the system.

CHEERS to all the candidates who are seeking elected office, beginning with the March 19 primary to determine party nominations for the general election ballot. Four congressional candidates visited Martins Ferry last week, introducing themselves to the public.

CHEERS to Purple City leaders for taking down yet another dilapidated home. The administration has made removing blight a priority.