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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 the Cleveland area and moved to Wintersville 13 years ago after meeting my wife, Sharen, who is from this area. Some of you may know us from our former business, Crystal Clear Window Cleaning. Over the years, I’ve owned several businesses and also served in the corporate world as a chief ...

Stand up for the library

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has a renewal levy on the Nov. 4 ballot. There is a group calling itself the Committee for Decent Libraries which is campaigning for the defeat of this levy because it does not approve of some books available to the public, specifically books dealing with transgenderism which are in the young adult and children section of the library. This has been an ongoing issue with this group, which wants all books with which it does not agree, removed. To put this in context, the library has approximately 65,000 items ...

Some people are unaware

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: I see signs from the Democratic Party that read, “We love people.” For some, that’s true: Some love illegal aliens, gang members, murderers, rapists, drag queens and rioters. Some especially love men in girls’ locker rooms and sports, like Maine Gov. Janet Mills. There are some who show a strange way of loving Trump, conservatives and religious people by shooting them and putting bounties on ICE agents. Here’s proof: The Democratic candidate for attorney general in Virginia, Jay Jones, texted that he wants to put two bullets into the head of his opponent ...

Some treats, no tricks

Local Columns

Area residents have a lot on their minds as we approach the end of October. There’s the Thanksgiving holiday, which is only one month away, and then the Christmas season and all of the obligations and expectations that come with both. Before we get there, however, we have to get past Halloween, and all of the candy and decorating that comes along with it. Sweet treats are associated with holidays (which can loosely be expanded to include just about every day), but when it comes to when candy is the go-to purchase, Halloween tops the list. That’s according to Instacart, ...

Libraries fill an important role

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: 1995: Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.” Walter Cronkite Some 30 years ago, Walter Cronkite made this statement and although many things have changed as we moved into the 21st century, libraries are even more important today. They inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities. The library is the one place that is open to everybody. The public library requires nothing of its visitors: No purchases, no membership fees, no dress code. You can stay all day, and you don’t ...

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: As the end of October approaches, I want to remind everyone in the Ohio Valley about the significance of Italian American Heritage Month, which is celebrated each year during this time. Established in 1989, this month serves as an opportunity to educate others and honor the numerous contributions of people of Italian descent to our country. The Ohio Valley, with its rich history, can proudly claim to be the home of several famous Italian Americans. In June, a group associated with the Heinz History Center visited the Jefferson County Historical Association museum ...