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Opinion

Officials show commitment to keep drinking water safe

Editorial

Eight years ago, then-Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit against DuPont, which accused the company of knowingly releasing “forever chemicals” into the Ohio River. Though a settlement was reached back in 2023, DeWine was not able to announce distribution of the $65 million ...

Finding the right employee is going to take creativity

Editorial

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Ohio has approximately 278,000 job openings. Among the fields with greatest need for workers is manufacturing. But finding the right employees isn’t easy. The Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Blueprint reports there could be 35,000 manufacturing job ...

Consider being an organ donor

Editorial

As flags climbed flagpoles at hospitals throughout the Ohio Valley this past week, the message was clear — organ donation is one of the most important decisions one can make for others. The “Donate Life” flags are flying in celebration of National Donate Life Awareness Month, a reminder ...

Local help is available for those suffering from depression

Local Columns

Salem Regional Medical Center’s Behavioral Medicine & Wellness Center (BMWC) is encouraging community members to learn the signs of depression, reach out for help and remember they are not alone – effective treatment is available. Depression is a common but serious medical condition ...