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Fan of EL Mayor endorsing McKinnon

To the editor: Progress often comes slowly but I can attest that I have witnessed it and experienced it in East Liverpool. As a former resident and graduate (‘76), I became acquainted with Mayor Bricker, Pat Scafide, and Bill Cowan while looking for a potential project to execute within the city. These three gentlemen are the trifecta of dedication, passion, and classic unselfishness that I have rarely found in any other community that I have dealt with in my travels. Mayor Bricker, in particular, has provided the leadership, intellect, and energy necessary to ...

Vote “No!” on Issue One

To the editor: The vote on Nov. 7 is one we must be informed about. Please read what this vote proposes. If enacted Issue One will make abortion legal up to the moment of birth. Please vote “no” — this is about life or death for children. The people and babies in our great state deserve better than this foul legislation. For the children’s sake and our sake as people vote “No!” WILLIAM OLIVER, East Liverpool

Ohioans could see lower heating bills

To the editor: As we prepare to embrace the colder months, it brings me great pleasure to inform my fellow Ohioans that we can look forward to lower energy bills this winter, thanks to the affordable, essential natural energy produced right here in our great state. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released their ‘Winter Fuels Outlook’, it predicts that U.S. Households will see a drop in their energy costs this winter. The use of natural gas, in particular, has significantly contributed to reducing energy costs for households across our state and country. Approximately ...

Points to consider regarding Ohio Issue 2

To the editor: As we are hearing and seeing more ads both for and against the marijuana legislation, let me speak to what we are seeing and reading here at Family Recovery Center: According to national reports, alcohol is the most widely used substance by teenagers and for drugs, marijuana has the highest prevalence. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports marijuana use among youth and adolescents is a major public health concern. In 2019 roughly one in eight adolescents ages 12-17 — 13% —used marijuana in the last year; and four in 10 high school students reported ...

Trustees support upcoming fire levy

To the editor: To the residents of Yellow Creek Township: Yellow Creek Township Board of Trustees and fiscal officer are supporting the upcoming fire levy for our and your township. The fire departments include Wellsville Volunteer Fire Dept. along with the Highlandtown Volunteer Fire Dept. When in need they also get aid from the West Point Fire Dept., Glenmoor Volunteer Fire Dept. and Liverpool Township Fire Dept. All firefighters from these departments are very dedicated, well-trained and do excellent work. By supporting this fire levy residents will have seven days a week 24-hour ...

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Letters to the editor should be as brief as possible and address one topic. The editor retains the right to refuse any letter for print. The editor retains the right to edit any letters for libelous or inaccurate statements. Anonymous letters and submissions will not be published. A phone number must be included for confirmation. Submissions should be clearly addressed as a letter to the editor and can be sent to: J.D.Creer, Executive Editor, The Review, P.O. Box 245, Lisbon, Ohio 44432. Emails to: jdcreer@reviewonoline.com. Letters pertaining to the election will be accepted until 5 ...