CHEERS to St. Clairsville City Council for opting to name a stretch of roadway in the city for retired police chief Martin Kendzora.

JEERS to news that funding cuts in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could lead to health care shortages in West Virginia and rural parts of other states, as Medicaid programs take a hit.

CHEERS to the Sons and Daughters of Italy in Bellaire for staging yet another successful (and sold out) Italian cooking demonstration on Sunday. It seemed everyone present learned something new and enjoyed their meal.

JEERS to the political violence that is costing lives and prompting divisions among the American people. In this country, freedom of expression is a right that should not be tampered with, regardless of whether you agree.

CHEERS to Main Street Bank for opening its first Belmont County location last week. The new banking center is located at 107 Plaza Drive, Suite A, at Plaza West in St. Clairsville and will provide a range of consumer and commercial banking products and services.