CHEERS to news that the Black Horse Inn and Underground Railroad Museum will receive $3.9 million in state grants to renovate the historic inn and move the museum from Flushing to that Morristown location.

JEERS to word that Austin Master Services failed to meet the court-imposed deadline for it to clean up and remove toxic waste from its Martins Ferry facility.

CHEERS to St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce for launching a series Food Truck Fridays in the city. It is an expansion of a trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

JEERS to news that the first fatal overdose of a child this year has occurred in Belmont County. JEERS as well to the fact that it marks the third child overdose so far this year.

CHEERS to Martins Ferry Police Department for being recognized for excellence in policy management and training by Lexipol, a national provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders.

CHEERS to a successful Run for Justice, held Saturday in St. Clairsville. The 5K race raised money to support legal and government education programs in Belmont County.

CHEERS to the Belmont County Health Department and Southeast Health Care for providing free Narcan kits to residents.