CHEERS to all the fathers out there, who we will celebrate on Sunday. Don’t forget to give Dad some special treatment this Father’s Day.

JEERS to news that one life was lost and two people were injured in a home explosion in Trumbull County due to someone inside attempting to manufacture homemade fireworks. Don’t even think about trying that.

CHEERS to Bill Rinderer and Bob Matz, who have served 50 years each with the Martins Ferry Volunteer Fire Department. Congratulations, Gentlemen, and thanks for protecting others.

JEERS to a continuing pattern of accidents that keep occurring at the western end of Interstate 470 near St. Clairsville. Another tractor-trailer overturned on the same curve Sunday,

CHEERS to Ranch Night BBQ & Concert organizer Chris Dutton for a second successful event. From all accounts, attendees at the Flushing festivities had a great time.