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Setting a new course in Shadyside

Editorials

If what was said at this past week’s Shadyside Village Council meeting was any indication of the future of that governmental body, smoother waters will be found ahead. New Mayor Mike Meintel told those in attendance at the meeting that it would be a “new day in Shadyside.” “In the last three years, we haven’t done anything for citizens in this town, me included,” Meintel said. “But we are moving forward. That is all behind us. We are moving forward and we are going to make Shadyside a better community and give the citizens and taxpayers what they want.” There have ...

Real Power Comes From The Ability To Lead Other People

Columns

We just celebrated the feast of the Three Kings (The Magi) also called Epiphany. The kings saw a star at its rising and followed it to find baby Jesus, the Savior. For some religions January 6th, the feast of Epiphany is bigger than Christmas because Jesus Christ was introduced to the Gentiles. (The rest of the world. Not just the Jewish people) The story of the Magi is one of our oldest son, Corey’s favorite Bible stories. As a child, Corey liked stories before bedtime. The Magi visit King Herod in Jeruselum to ask where the new king is. “We saw his star at its rising.” Herod ...

Delivering Results

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Fighting for you in Columbus is a great honor. And together, we’ve already delivered victories that put Ohio families — not special interests or Columbus insiders — first. Last General Assembly, we passed two major laws to protect women and children. The Save Women’s Sports Act guarantees fairness by preventing biological males from competing in girls’ sports. Our daughters train hard, compete fiercely, and deserve a level playing field. Now, they have it. We also passed the SAFE Act — ending sex-change surgeries for minors. Children should never be ...

Remembering Judge Fregiato

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was very much saddened to learn of the recent passing of the Honorable Frank A, Fregiato, whom I have long considered to have been a true friend, as well as a long time area icon who contributed greatly in helping make Belmont County an even better place to live and to work. Frank spent the bulk of his formative years growing up and attending public schools in the city of Martins Ferry, having attended South Elementary School, which was conveniently located across from his residence on Pearl Street, then attended Zane Central Junior High School and graduated from ...

Tough-Guy Progressivism Is Itching For A Fight oit

Columns

On Saturday, Larry Krasner, the elected Democratic district attorney of Philadelphia, posted a photo of himself on social media. It was a black-and-white picture of a stern-looking Krasner in a dark suit, one hand to his sunglasses. At the bottom of the photo, in all caps, was “FAFO,” which of course stands for “f*** around and find out.” The accompanying message said, “To [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] and the National Guard: if you commit crimes in Philadelphia, we will charge you and hold you accountable to the fullest extent of the law.” Made in the context of ...

Recent Decisions Amount To Attack On Republic

Columns

In a scene in Robert Bolt’s famous play “A Man for All Seasons,” about the treason trial of St. Thomas More, More argues with the attorney general of Wales about the law. The attorney general says he’d cut down all the laws in England to get to the Devil. More reminds him that the laws were written to protect us from those who’d cut them down, because, More asks, when the Devil turns round and seeks you, where would you hide, the laws having been flattened? Answer: nowhere. The recent statement of President Donald Trump in an interview with The New York Times that on the ...