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Opinion

An Overview of Where Things Stand Between Israel, Hamas

Local Columns

Outside of an individual’s personal joy of their family’s achievements, there cannot be any greater joy than what was seen when three young Israeli women were released by their captors after 471 days in captivity. The looks on their faces and that of their relatives of joy, happiness, and ...

Hospital Issues a Growing Concern

Editorials

The reopening of East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry in 2020 was hailed by many as a positive development for the region, but now there are continued troubling signs of financial difficulties for the privately owned facility. Following repeated reports of employees’ pay being ...

It’s Wildfire Season in Ohio

Editorials

Perhaps we should take it as a positive sign that we are moving out of winter and into spring and the Ohio Division of Forestry’s outdoor fire laws are once again in effect. From the beginning of March through November, outdoor open burning is prohibited statewide in unincorporated areas ...

Helping Ohio’s Veterans

Editorials

Taking care of our veterans is a priority for Ohioans. But despite our best efforts, a health care coverage cap remains that leaves thousands of them without resources. According to a report by WCPO in Cincinnati, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says there are approximately 29,200 ...

Term Limits Right For Elected Officials

Editorials

One of the more intriguing ideas to come out of Charleston this legislative session involves proposed term limits for some elected officials. What’s interesting is the idea did not come from the governor or a sitting member of the Legislature but instead from first-term state Treasurer Larry ...

Pay Property Taxes on Time for Credit

Editorials

West Virginia taxpayers, take note: you only have a few weeks in which to pay your personal property taxes on vehicles to qualify for a credit on your 2025 taxes that you’ll pay next year. To qualify for the credit, taxes must be paid to your county sheriff’s office by April 1. This ...