CHEERS to reports that the ballot issues and candidates considered during the elections of 2023 drew many voters to the polls. Participation is important to democracy. JEERS to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East. The death toll continues to rise there, with no ...

Though the Republican National Committee’s online platform summary does now contain TWO references to “America’s greatness” and what “makes America great,” it is conspicuously lacking a tenet many political conservatives still hold dear: When it comes to government, less is more; ...

Ohio’s elected officials are tooting their own horn a bit at the end of the year, with good reason. Economic development is happening at a pace to which residents have been unaccustomed. But a recent report by Scioto Analysis suggests there is room for improvement in other ...

In Flagstaff, Arizona leaders were walking away from revenue for displays at the city’s airport because of fears the courts might expect them to allow a gun shop the same opportunity to advertise as any other business. Unfortunately a similar case has popped up closer to home — the American ...

It is nearly that time — nearly the day on which we celebrate a light brought into a dark world just as many have rejoiced that our darkest day of the year is now behind us. Christians across the globe will spend Christmas Day gathering with family and friends to eat, sing, exchange gifts ...

CHEERS to the students at Union Local Elementary School for being the top fundraising group for the Operation Toy Lift effort held earlier this month at the Ohio Valley Mall. CHEERS to all of the individuals and organizations that donated in support of Barnesville Exempted Village School ...