CHEERS to to news that the village of Belmont straightened out its loan issues and is ready to break ground on a new firehouse.

JEERS to extreme weather events that continue to catch people across the country off guard.Do your part to keep your family safe, Get a NOAA weather radio. Take warnings seriously.

CHEERS to all who stepped up to help when a woman experienced a medical emergency at the public pool in Martins Ferry on Saturday. Although she did not survive, they did their best to save her.

JEERS to a mixup that left several vehicle owners stranded after they fueld up at Sam’s Club in St. Clairsville. Those folks need to contact the store to file a claim for rpairs.

CHEERS to word that the Jr. Sports Complex project in St. Clairsville is nearing completion and should be done on schedule.