CHEERS to Pat Marcum and Discovery Toys for providing Easter baskets to be given to children in Belmont, Monroe and Noble counties.

JEERS to the dangerous conditions that have led to a few brush fires in the region in recent weeks. Two of those fire burned dozens of acres apiece. The statewide burn ban is in effect for a reason.

CHEERS to the Martins Ferry Area Chamber of Commerce for securing a prominent, interesting, local speaker for its annual dinner, which will feature Dr. Joseph Maroon on Monday.

JEERS to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the “pause” in enrollment at Eastern Gateway Community College in Steubenville. Staff and students need answers and stability.

CHEERS to the Bellaire Public Library and the Great Stone Viaduct Historical Education Society for welcoming historians from across the state to the area on Saturday for a day-long session and business meeting.

CHEERS to the Easter Bunny for making his way to the Ohio Valley Mall last weekend and for visiting with local children from now until March 30, the day before Easter.

CHEERS to all the candidates seeking elected office in Tuesday’s upcoming primary election. Voters will choose state and federal lawmakers, as well as local leaders.