CHEERS to all the candidates who turned out for a meet and greet event hosted by The Times Leader, The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register on Thursday.

JEERS to the large effort that lies ahead to clean up and recover from flooding in many parts of the local region. Flood water can damage structures, and it carries plenty of germs and debris.

CHEERS to the Antero Foundation for donating $15,000 to support tornado recovery in Monroe County. An EF-2 twister struck the Beallsville area on Feb. 28

JEERS to the fact that a large amount of dangerous waste will need to be removed from the Austin Master Services frack waste recycling facility in Martins Ferry. Local, state and federal officials need to ensure it is done safely.

CHEERS to the fact that more than 30 small dogs that were removed from a Piedmont home are now able to be adopted. The court case surrounding their condition has been resolved.

CHEERS to Bridgeport Elementary School’s preschool program for earning a five-star rating from the Step up to Quality program administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Department of Job and Family Services.

CHEERS to WVU Medicine Children’s for sponsoring Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend activities, including the Tiny Tot Trot.