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Opinion.

Making a difference for workers

Editorials

Ohioans expect state government to do all in its power to leave as much of their hard-earned money in individuals’ and businesses’ pockets as possible. At least one agency — the state Bureau of Workers’ Compensation — continues to be recognized for its efforts to do so. In its ...

Hope for the future of EORH

Editorials

A new chapter opened in the story of the Purple City on Monday, when it was announced that East Ohio Regional Hospital had been acquired by 360 Healthcare Inc., and that company President Harold Ramsey has launched efforts to reopen the facility this fall. The announcement was received by ...

A preservation project that is all about the future

Columns

Tuesday was a great day for Belmont County! I had the privilege of attending the ceremonial lantern lighting to kick off the renovation of the Black Horse Inn. That structure, first partially erected about 1807, will soon be the new home of the Underground Railroad Museum now in ...

Dangers of Artificial Intelligence

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Artificial intelligence poses a great threat to our planet, and the rate at which it has evolved and become so widely accepted should alarm everyone. It is not just a fun tool to play around with or, many times inaccurately, answer questions. AI causes air pollution and uses a ...

Natural gas helps Ohioans keep cool

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It’s officially summer in the Buckeye State, and as temperatures rise it is crucial we have access to reliable and affordable energy. Last summer, the majority of Ohio saw at least 30 days of 90 degree heat, and this year is on a similar pace. To keep cool, Ohioans are utilizing ...

Israel, Iran and Jeremiah

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, There is an old saying, “history doesn’t always repeat but it certainly rhymes.” The Bible is like that. In Ecclesiastes 1:9 we find the following verse, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” When I ...