CHEERS to the Ohio State Highway Patrol for reminding motorists and families about the importance of following the law and paying attention as school buses are transporting children.

JEERS to the ongoing precipitation deficiency that has St. Clairsville officials concerned about the water level in its main reservoir.

CHEERS to the Union Local Marching Band and its March It Forward campaign that will provide free meals of roast pork and sauerkraut to some district residents on New Year’s Day.

JEERS to ongoing tensions surrounding the election that have led to the theft of campaign signs across the local region. We should have more respect for our neighbors and for the freedom of speech.

CHEERS to St. Clairsville attorney Michael McCormick, a Bethesda resident, for his reappointment by the Supreme Court of Ohio to the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness.

CHEERS to all who participated in — and especially to those who sponsored — the Second Annual Copper Cup Chili Cook-Off that raised at least $9,000 for the renovation of the Barnesville State Theater.

CHEERS to word that a $44 million investment is on its way to the region for construction of a new carbon storage hub.