CHEERS to the Barnesville Goaliners booster group for pledging $100,000 over five years for improvements to Shamrock Stadium.

JEERS to weather conditions that have become dangerously hot this July. Temperatures today are expected to feel as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit, which can lead to heat-related illnesses.

CHEERS to Mayson Sochor of Bellaire High School, who is Ohio’s Division III 110-meter high hurdle champion. The Belmont County Board of Commissioners honored him for his achievement on Wednesday.

JEERS to the ongoing addiction issues that continue to lead to drug-related arrests across our region. At least three people with significant amounts of illegal drugs have been arrested in Belmont County this week.

CHEERS to the imminent return of Betty Zane Days at City Park in Martins Ferry. The annual festival is sponsored by the Martins Ferry Volunteer Fire Department and provides family-friendly fun Aug. 2-4.

CHEERS to Queen of Queens winner Payton Nickerson of Wheeling Park High School and runners-up Lauren Riggenbach of John Marshall, Abbey Berze of Buckeye Local, Kayla Beery of Martins Ferry and Amanda Hernodon of The Linsly School.

CHEERS to both OVAC All-Star teams and the band for great performances last weekend.