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Celebration in The Park a Success

Editor, News-Register: I would like to thank all the people that came out to make our Celebration in the Park a successful event. When I found out the Chamber wasn’t going to be able to do fireworks I talked with Andy (Sutak) and the police chief, and we all agreed that something had to be done, and with cooperation of our team and their dedication we were able to put on a great event for our people. I want to thank all the people involved in making this happen, including but not limited to: Service Director Andy Sutak, Police Chief John McFarland, Martins Ferry Park District, Paul ...

Solid Leadership at Wheeling U

Editor, News-Register: We wish to offer a response to the letter of our fellow alumnus and friend, William Becker, that was published in the June 24 edition of the paper. Part of his message, both by implication and factual description, serves a useful purpose in laying out the great frustration, even anger, of many if not most of Wheeling University’s thousands of graduates. He right claims that, “our alma mater has not engaged its alumni with a meaningful purpose during this period of decline.” He’s right. It’s past time for the university to recognize the enormous ...

We Must Build a Better Nation

Editor, News-Register: As a proposed independent bipartisan commission — which would have consisted of five Democratic and five Republican U.S. senators, to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection/riot, in which supporters of Donald J. Trump, at the then-president’s urging, stormed the U.S. Capitol Building in an attempt to block the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential victory in the 2020 election — was essentially “killed” via the filibuster, led by Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, it appears that perhaps the democratic form of ...

Many Helped Make Fest Success

Editor, News-Register: The Ohio Valley Black Heritage Festival Committee, originator of the Rib & Chicken Cook-Off, thanks all of the people who attended this year’s cook-off event. A special thanks is extended to our sponsors who, without their support, the festival would not be possible. Sponsors include Wheeling-Ohio County CVB, Walmart, Riesbeck’s Food Markets, WesBanco Bank, Rich & Shirley’s QuickPrint, West Virginia Division of Culture & History, Carenbauer Distributing Corp., Fitzsimmons Law Firm, Kroger, Ohio County Commission, and Wheeling Heritage. Bill Brooks, ...

There Is a Plan at Wheeling U

Editor, News-Register: I read William Becker‘s letter dated June 27, 2021 “What’s the Plan at Wheeling U,” and I strongly disagree with his assessment of the current president and administration for Wheeling University. William does recognize that “the troubles” were not created by the current administration, but believes that no meaningful plan has been developed for the school. He leads one to believe that the only hope for survival for Wheeling University is through the alumni and restoring the Jesuit affiliation and ownership. As William suggested in his letter, ...

Fighting for Individual Liberty

Editor, News-Register: The last year has been a struggle. Lockdowns, restrictions, job losses, foreclosures and bankruptcies have crippled our economy. Then there’s the physical toll — rises in addiction, depression and domestic abuse. It’s time for us to rebuild, but to start that process we needed to break the chains of government overreach. That’s what I’ve spent the first six months in office doing. Now, let me explain how. Two bills were introduced in the Ohio legislature empowering us to rescind orders by the governor or director of health. The first was SB22, which ...