CHEERS to all the churches and organizations offering Lenten fish frys this year. Not only are they appealing options for people who abstain from eating meat during Lent, but they are good fundraisers, too.

JEERS to news that challenges continue to present themselves to the administrators at East Ohio Regional Hospital.

CHEERS to word that work to repair and restore the Blaine Hill Bridge will begin sooner than originally projected, bringing the inconvenience caused by its closure to and end much more quickly.

JEERS to the ongoing conflicts among village leaders in Yorkville. The disputes are interfering with their ability to serve the public effectively by appointing staff members and making decisions to benefit everyone.

CHEERS to Beau Catalano, Undo’s Family Restaurants founding partner, for being named the Italian-American of the Year by the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Board.