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Editorials

Cheers & Jeers

CHEERS to the Belmont County Board of Commissioners for working to accommodate the public by scheduling an evening meeting where more people will have the opportunity to discuss issues at the animal shelter. JEERS to what appear to be a string of thefts and criminal activity in Monroe County. ...

Extremist violence is wrong

No matter your thoughts on one social issue or another, most decent human beings can agree those differences do not warrant resorting to violence. But time and again over the past few years we see instances in which those who have bought in to the fear-and-hatred method of buying votes believe ...

Stepping up to help

It’s always wonderful to see our community pull together to help those in need. The Wolfpack 11U soccer team from St. Clairsville is one such example. The team, under the leadership of head coach and St. Clairsville soccer great Jaclyn (Dutton) Ketter, raised $1,800 for Woodsfield resident ...

Seat belt violations growing

Ohio may be making progress improving vehicle safety by tightening the laws about driving distracted, but a new report suggests Buckeye State residents are moving backward on another front. According to a report by Axios Columbus, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration numbers show ...

Awareness saves lives

Pink is a prevalent color around our communities this time of year — it serves as a reminder that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, according to medical experts, and the most significant risk factors for breast cancer ...

Don’t fall for misinformation

As Ohio’s November election rapidly approaches, there is an alarming amount of confusion and intentional misinformation floating around. One reporter was confronted by a voter who firmly believed Ohioans were being asked to cast ONE vote that would count for BOTH constitutional amendments on ...