CHEERS to news that the Ohio Department of Transportation will reconstruct the historic Blaine Hill Bridge, but JEERS to the fact that work likely will not begin until 2027.

JEERS to word that teens meeting with the Why Don’t You Stay A While group believe there is “nothing to do” in the Ohio Valley and feel that they are not being informed.

CHEERS to the Belmont County Community Access, Resources, Education & Solutions program for adding a nurse practitioner to its staff to help advise residents on primary health care issues.

JEERS to the fact that no bids were received to purchase the village-owned Bohandy Building in Barnesville. Officials may have to take additional steps to market the prominent structure.

CHEER to Jonathan “J.T.” Dubiel for raising $38,000 to erect a monument to replace the Lafferty Veterans Memorial that was destroyed decades ago. Hopefully it earns him his Eagle Scout rank.

CHEERS to all the residents, schools and organizations that held ceremonies, provided meals or took a moment to honor our military veterans on Monday, which was Veterans Day.

CHEERS to all those who have served or who are serving in the U.S. armed forces. We appreciate all that you have done to safeguard our freedom.