CHEERS to St. Clairsville Parks & Recreation for planning Community Day activities for residents of all ages to enjoy. Events get underway at 4 p.m. Saturday at the amphitheater, following a 9 a.m. 5K.

JEERS to the lack of communication from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to the city of Martins Ferry regarding the Austin Master Services facility.

CHEERS to the Girls of Grace youth group for conducting a shoe drive that will also serve as a fundraiser for the organization. People can contribute by dropping donations at Brace Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry.

JEERS to the gun violence that marred the first week of summer, both in Ohio and across the nation. Mass shootings left dozens dead for the second consecutive weekend.

CHEERS to implementation of a new rule that requires railroads to provide hazardous cargo details immediately following any derailment that might occur. This is in response to the chemical-laden train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, last year.

CHEERS to everyone who watched the debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Thursday night. It is important to be informed.

CHEERS to Lafferty Moose for donating to several local nonprofit organizations, including some Union Local sports teams.