CHEERS to news that the MLB reinstated Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Both had been banned after careers tarnished by gambling scandals.

JEERS to the fact that fire destroyed a Bellaire business, Devendra’s Auto, on Monday. Fortunately, no one was inside the building when the blaze broke out, but three firefighters were treated for injuries.

CHEERS to WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital as it celebrates its 175th anniversary. It buried a time capsule Monday for future generations to reveal.

JEERS to reports that five suicides occurred within Belmont County over 13 days recently. Mental health professionals are worried about county residents — and about the first responders who were on these calls.

CHEERS to the Belmont County Enrichment Fund for continuing to provide for others in the community. It’s latest grant purchased a freezer for the Food Pantry of St. Clairsville.