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Guest column/National Mesothelioma Registry critically needed

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Mesothelioma is a rare malignancy affecting people exposed to asbestos. Each year, across all cancer diagnoses, mesothelioma accounts for fewer than 3,000 cases. As a result, research interest in this condition is limited, with dire consequences for patients. Of all cases identified, veterans account for a substantial portion, as during the Cold War era, asbestos was extensively used by the U.S. Military throughout all its divisions. Among these, Navy veterans carry the highest burden of asbestos-related diseases, as they often worked in confined spaces below decks, where the ...

Guest column/Ohio can help lead the way in fixing Congress

Local Columns

America’s faith in Congress has hit rock bottom — and for good reason. The institution created to serve the people has too often become a bastion of careerism, self-preservation and dysfunction. Congressional approval ratings remain stuck in the basement, yet re-election rates hover above 90 percent. This disconnect is no accident — it’s the result of a system designed to reward incumbency over innovation, loyalty to party over service to country. That’s why real reform must begin with term limits for Congress — a bold, structural change that can finally restore ...

How does one measure success?

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Recently, on the Army’s 250th anniversary, the White House and Pentagon threw an expensive military parade at the request of fellow-birthday-boy Donald Trump. Around the same time, in more than 2,000 American cities, millions gathered under the shared banner of No Kings. Afterward, administration spokesperson Steven Cheung called the protests an “utter failure.” But were they? Let’s compare and contrast. Start with TV ratings. During the parade, Fox News averaged 5 million viewers, making it the highest-rated program in its time slot. However, that doesn’t ...

Madonna faced difficult decision

Editorials

Our region received another hard dose of reality last week when it was learned that officials at Weirton Madonna High School made the decision to suspend the school’s football team for the coming season. It was a decision that — for now — ends a long tradition of successful seasons at the school. Fans have cheered the Blue Dons on to six West Virginia Class A state championships (in 1968, 1971, 1972, 1987, 2009 and 2013;) the Catholic state title in 1975; and 11 Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Class A championships (in 1962, 1967, 1969, 1975, 1987, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013 ...

Martin festival was a success

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: On behalf of the Dean Martin Festival Committee and the Dean Martin Association, we extend our deepest gratitude for your support of the 2025 Dean Martin Hometown Festival. Your participation, partnership and presence helped make this year’s celebration one of the most memorable yet. To our dedicated city leaders — thank you for your continued support and collaboration. Your commitment to honoring Dean Martin’s legacy and to the cultural vitality of Steubenville has been instrumental in making this festival a proud tradition that draws visitors from near and ...

Celebrations can carry some risk

Editorials

The Fourth of July is a time traditionally shared with family picnics and get-togethers. Many of those celebrations will be accompanied by a few bangs, booms and splashes of color and sparks. And, while we hope everyone will have a good time, we ask, once again, that you leave the fireworks to the professionals. Summer, especially the weeks that surround the Independence Day holiday, offers the promise of relaxing, care-free enjoyment, but this time of year can be dangerous. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were an estimated 14,700 fireworks-related ...