CHEERS to all those involved in making the Belmont County Fair the annual attraction that it is, with livestock shows, carnival rides, food vendors, games and fun for everyone.

JEERS to word that the village of Yorkville’s ambulance is in need of costly repairs and that the community must rely on neighboring responders in emergencies.

CHEERS to the St. Clairsville Police Department for dedicating its new headquarters in honor of Mayor Kathryn Thalman in recognition of all she does for the city.

JEERS to reports in communities across the region that young people who are riding scooters and motorized bicycles are not using much caution or obeying traffic laws. Parents need to educate them before it is too late.

CHEERS to Vitalant for its work to maintain an adequate blood supply for the Ohio Valley throughout the year. And CHEERS to the organization for helping to keep donors healthy by offering services such as a free A1C check during the month of September.