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To the editor: After recently listening to a radio talk show, I’ve come to the realization that indeed there is a solution to the problem of our nation’s diminishing population growth, i.e., couples are not reproducing at a rate necessary for sustaining healthy growth. Many young people don’t want to raise a family at all. A lady, a caller to the show, claimed she was making more by staying at home and accepting welfare checks than she otherwise would by joining the workforce and putting in the 40 hours. It was about $800 a week, or something like that. “Why should I ...

The phantom diocesan merger

To the editor: A few months ago, there were two well-written letters written by two people well known to readers regarding the diocesan merger. As usual, they both made excellent points regarding how this “idea” has disrupted the lives of many people who value faith and our ability to have a more local investment in how we live out that faith. I have been a resident of the Tri-State Area for most of my life. I have my own personal stories, as others do too, of why our diocese, the Diocese of Steubenville, in its present identity, should remain that way. I don’t think I can ...

Insurrectionist in chief

To the editor: How is it that President Donald J. Trump has arbitrarily ordered the deployment of 4,000 members of the National Guard and 700 Marines to, reportedly, quell what he has referred to as an insurrection, as a result of anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles, who are objecting to what they consider to be improper methods being utilized by said agents in order to round up and deport perceived undocumented immigrants, while denying them their rights to due process of the law to which they are entitled? This in spite of no such request and, actually, the objection of such a ...

How does one measure success?

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 ...

Martin festival was a success

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 ...

People power made event successful

To the editor: For way too long, the average person in Jefferson County has not had a voice in their community. I discovered this several years ago when my work as a local activist put me in touch with men, women, children, workers of all kinds and even political leaders. Activities, policies and the messaging connected to those has been dominated by special interest groups, outsiders and party “machines.” Those who differ with the viewpoint of the groups in power are often frustrated and intimidated into silence. That began to change on June 14, as so many without a voice ...