CHEERS to Martins Ferry Volunteer Fire Department for organizing the annual Betty Zane Days festival, sponsored primarily by Unified Bank. The event brings the community together.

JEERS to a weather forecast that prompted members of the Bellaire Business Alliance to cancel the car show they had planned for today.

CHEERS to Belmont County leaders for placing a reduced levy on the Nov. 5 ballot in support of the Department of Job and Family Services and its Children Services branch.

JEERS to the ongoing dust problem that is plaguing some residents in the Morristown area. But CHEERS to residents, elected leaders and business officials for coming together in search of a solution.

CHEERS to 12-year-old Carter Gray of St. Clairsville, who won his first two races at the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in Tennessee.

CHEERS to Simone Biles for winning the all-around gold medal in gymnastics at the Olympics in Paris. The American, at age 27, is the oldest woman to do so since 1952.

CHEERS to Ohio for extending its sales tax holiday to a 10-day period to allow families more time to save money while stocking up for back to school.