CHEERS to word that Bridgeport likely will receive state funding to improve safety at the U.S. 40 crosswalk near the municipal building.

JEERS to the ongoing financial woes at East Ohio Regional Hospital. Employees deserve to be paid for their work, and area residents deserve to have access to a safe, effective health care facility.

CHEERS to The Health Plan for returning as the title sponsor of the Tough as Nails Urban Challenge portion of the Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine.

JEERS to news that people across the country are falling victim to a texting scam that claims the recipient owes an unpaid toll road charge. If you receive such a message, do not click on any links.

CHEERS to Belmont County Northern Division Judge Adam Myser for hosting an Amnesty Day on March 24 to help residents whose driver’s licenses have been suspended get their privileges reinstated.