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Opinion.

Cheers & Jeers

Editorials

CHEERS to all the area residents who were successful in their bids to win elected offices on Tuesday. Remember, you now work for the people. JEERS to the fact that the fate of the former Bellaire Bridge still remains uncertain more than 30 years after it closed to traffic. The structure ...

A clean home is a safer home

Editorials

Spring has sprung, and for many that means an excuse to do a little spring cleaning. The Ohio Fire Marshal suggests that cleanup should be done with fire safety in mind, too. “A clutter-free home is a safer home when it comes to fire risks. That’s why it’s so important for Ohioans to ...

Intel project officially delayed

Editorials

It’s official. Intel has formally submitted a report to the Ohio Department of Development that updates the timeline for its semiconductor fabrication plant in New Albany. Now, according to a report by WCMH, Intel’s planned Ohio One facility will be finished between 2026 and 2027 before ...

Neighbors in need of help

Editorials

As Gov. Mike DeWine declares a state of emergency in 11 Ohio counties after last week’s terrible storms, it is a reminder there are Buckeye State residents struggling to recover and in need of our support. Those living in Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delaware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, ...

Preventing tragedies

Editorials

There’s no way of knowing what might have been prevented when a Perry High School resource officer confiscated a firearm being carried by a student last week. The school, near Massillon, Ohio, said there were no threats to students or staff, according to a report by WJW. Still, Perry ...

All of Ohio needs develpment

Editorials

It may seem like a good problem to have, but Ohio’s historically low (for historically long) unemployment figures are creating a challenge for employers. The Buckeye State’s unemployment rate has been below 4% for 14 straight months, the longest such stretch in data that goes back to 1976, ...