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Ballouz Epitomized Best of Wheeling

Editor, News-Register: I have known Charlie Ballouz for many, many years. We have taken a number of trips together in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. During those travels, Charlie always talked about how much he loved Wheeling. He actually taught me about the history of the “Friendly City.” Charlie was caring and loved to be around people. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. Charlie Ballouz was truly a man of integrity and was highly respected by those who knew him. Forever smiling, Charlie was always there to help anyone who needed to hear some words of ...

Respect for the Aetnaville Bridge

Editor, News-Register: Following the extensive repair work recently completed on the historically iconic Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the West Virginia Division of Highways has determined that the wonderful structure – which was originally opened in 1849 and became known as the “Gateway to the West” and has been officially recognized as the oldest working vehicular suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere, from 1980 until its closure to vehicular traffic in September 2019 – is no longer safe for vehicular and traffic and will be available for pedestrian use ...

Problems With Pickleball Courts

Editor, News-Register: On May 10, 2025, this newspaper published my letter to the editor raising concerns about the utter lack of experience of Recreation Resource USA, the company the City of Wheeling hired to install new pickleball courts at Patterson at a cost of $72k. Three days later I attended a City Council meeting with other long-time pickleball players to try and convince Council that Recreation Resource’s recommended 2-inch milling depth of the court surfaces would not resolve existing cracks that were more than 2 inches deep. After Councilman Dave Palmer made assurances ...

State of the Union: God Bless America

Editor, News-Register: The State of the Union delivered a clear and unmistakable message: America First. When we put our country first, we are at our strongest. President Donald Trump outlined key priorities of the America First agenda — priorities I have been working to advance for years. One of the most important issues raised was the crushing cost of healthcare. As the President said, he is confronting “one of the biggest ripoffs of our times.” I couldn’t agree more. That is why I spent more than two years fighting the healthcare cartel to pass the Hospital Price ...

SAVE Act Is Wrong For West Virginia

Editor, News-Register: Hello, my name is Donald Shriner. I am a registered republican; The SAVE ACT is not an acceptable piece of legislation. Requiring proof of citizenship in the manner that is articulated in the bill would be very cumbersome and costly for the citizens of the state of West Virginia. More than 146 million American citizens do not have a valid passport. Obtaining a passport can be a lengthy and costly process, and many people who lack the time and money to get one would be deterred from voting. In New York and California, over 70% of citizens have passports. ...

Praying for Change In Steubenville

Editor, News-Register: Steubenville is on the threshold of a historic transformation. Having completed our Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant, our city is now eligible for a $26 million federal Implementation grant. While $26 million is a massive sum, its true power is its ability to act as a magnet. By securing this grant, we unlock a capital stack of state and federal loans and tax credits totaling over $76 million for the North End. With careful stewardship, this investment will turn our vision into reality: 256 new or modernized dwellings. We already possess one of the finest ...