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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, it was designated a Roman Catholic Parish in the Diocese of Steubenville. In the Catholic Church, a “cathedral parish” is a church that holds the status of a cathedral and a parish. The change in cathedral designation from Holy Name cathedral is understandable considering that the former ...

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 of his words, his agenda and his deeds: Incompetently executed mass deportations, purging civil servants for political loyalty, weaponizing the Justice Department to prosecute perceived enemies, using the military in an attempt to crush dissent, trying to silence late-night comedians and ...

Keep lights on in the library

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: I have been part of a group of concerned citizens who, in 2022, began advocating for our public libraries. It started when we discovered that the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County was coming under attack by people who were offended by books that don’t align with their particular beliefs. History has shown us that banning books never ends well. Local library officials tried to work with all involved to hear complaints while recognizing that libraries are public places where all law-abiding citizens deserve representation. Now it’s time ...

Take advantage of drug takeback day

Editorials

Looking for an extra way to be productive and make a difference on Saturday? How about clearing out your drawers and cabinets of any unused or expired prescription drugs that should be thrown away? Saturday is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day, during which law enforcement agencies provide a safe way to anonymously dispose of medications as a means to prevent drug misuse and abuse. “When each of us takes responsibility for safely disposing of medications, we take a meaningful step toward ending the cycle of addiction,” said Jonathan Board, West Virginia First Foundation ...

Guest column/A look back at the Halloween that we’re losing

Local Columns

My first Halloween memory sits somewhere around 1995 or 1996 in Pottery Addition, just north of Steubenville. I was 4 or 5, dressed as the Blue Power Ranger — the kind of plastic mask that fogged up every time you breathed. My grandfather, my nana, my mom and my mom’s friend all walked with us that night. Her daughter, about a year younger than me, was dressed as a fairy — glittery wings, a tiara and a pink tutu that caught the streetlight like it was made of spun sugar. The air smelled like leaves and candle smoke. We went door to door with our plastic pumpkins, our parents ...

Nice addition for Wellsburg

Editorials

A new swing may seem a small addition to a town. But in Wellsburg, the installation of the Almost Heaven swing represents something much bigger — pride, partnership and opportunity. Wellsburg’s new swing is part of a statewide initiative to place handcrafted wooden swings at scenic destinations. Each is designed to encourage visitors to stop, enjoy the view and share their experiences. Wellsburg’s location — framed by the Ohio River and the historic downtown — provides a serene setting that tells the town’s story in a single snapshot. This is the sixth swing to be ...