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A win-win for all involved

To the editor: Without hesitation, I am confident the latest realignment of personnel concerning the Columbiana County Port Authority is an absolute win/win not only for the Port Authority but Columbiana County as a whole. I am referring to former Land Bank Director Robert (Bobby) Ritchey leaving the Land Bank and joining the Port Authority in a position of writing grants for economic development and other projects. I am confident his success in directing the Land Bank will continue in his new venture working in conjunction with Tad Herold, the Director Of Economic Development, who ...

During times of turmoil, trust in the Lord

To the editor: I have been thinking about all the things that have happened in the last four months. The virus and all the new words I have learned like "virtual," "stay at home," "the new normal," and so many others. What has gotten into us? We have protests for almost anything. Some want to do away with police. What are we thinking? I don't believe this is what God wants. I believe God wants us to work together, not against each other. God is the answer to all this turmoil. We are going through difficult times. We may understand it but God in control. We need to trust Him. We need ...

Standing behind a family that has stood up for animals

To the editor: My first contact with Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary (AAAS) was after I bought my first house and wanted my very own first dog. I called to make an appointment and when I went in the girl working spent quite a few hours trying to find us the right one. “Romeo” ended up being the best dog I’ve ever had and one I’ve never been able to replace. He had been dropped off at AAAS as a puppy. He was adopted and then brought back after a year. He had spent another year at the shelter by the time I got him. Yet he needed no training at all when we brought him home. The ...

To area residents: Help out delivery drivers

To the editor: Once again, I am addressing this important message to all those living in the East Liverpool area and surrounding areas. Folks, for your own safety and the sanity of all delivery drivers everywhere, please put your house number, clearly visible, on the front of your house! If you have a long driveway from the road to your home, put it at the end of the driveway. In this current day, when much is delivered to your door, your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated by food service, UPS, FedEx, Amazon and florists. Not to mention the most important, safety ...

Reaction to comments by Wellsville officials

To the editor: I am disappointed to learn of the reaction that certain Wellsville officials have had in learning that their recent CDBG application had not been funded. As my office provides guidance to the commissioners regarding the CDBG program, I thought it important to help set the record straight. Part of my responsibility with the CDBG program is to review projects and make recommendations regarding which should be funded. The commissioners do not always take my recommendations, but they always have a reasoned approach if they go another direction. While matching funds are ...

Thanks to all of those helping with cemetery

To the editor:  Locust Hill Cemetery wishes to thank all the hard-working volunteers who came out for the Memorial Day clean up this year. The generosity of the community supporters, members of the Chester VFW, American Legion and Fire Department was overwhelming and very much appreciated. Thank you to all involved in not only the physical labor but also to the many people who made monetary donations toward the event. Thank you also to the caretakers at the cemetery who work tirelessly often under stressful conditions and lack of equipment and still do their best to maintain the ...