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Opinion

Could closure be coming?

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: In Merica Petrella’s letter to the editor published on Oct. 11 (“More questions about diocese”), she stated that the Triumph of the Cross parish bulletin of Oct. 5, indicates that it is the Cathedral Parish Diocese of Steubenville. In previous bulletins prior to Oct. 5, ...

Who is a fascist?

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The very first sentence in last week’s letter from Rob Denham claims Democrats go around calling conservatives fascists or Nazis. That’s simply false. Democrats aren’t calling conservatives fascists, because they’re not — we’re calling Donald Trump a fascist because ...

Who do Democrats put first?

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The sign along Sunset Boulevard reads, “Democrats Put People First, Always Have, Always Will.” The Democrat Party was the topic of a recent episode of “Life, Liberty and Levin” with guest Victor Davis Hanson. Levin and Hanson discussed the history of the Democrat party ...

What’s not to love about autumn?

Local Columns

I can remember a time when autumn was simply amazing. Cool breezes on amber days. Fallen leaves in colors one could only imagine. Yet, here they were … a mix of hues intertwined. Yellows, oranges, reds and browns … each a masterpiece all its own, appearing as if strategically ...

Looking toward the future

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: My name is Rich Gunther, and I’m running for a seat on Wintersville Council this November. If elected, I will bring a fresh voice and new ideas to our village government. I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself to those who may not know me. I’m originally from ...

History in the Hills: Ghosts of the past

Local Columns

This week is Halloween, and usually around this time of year, I get in the mood to read a good spooky tale or ghost story. I guess this is to prepare me to write a good local history tale of my own. Believe it or not, it is hard to find honest-to-goodness ghost stories from our area. They ...