Today In History

October 23, 2015

THANKS, writes Review desk editor Laura Reed, to those who responded so positively to my recent column concerning the support of life. It was very encouraging.SPANKS, writes a reader, to social media sites that cater to the interests of individuals, yet have a hidden agenda to focus positively only on certain subjects.THANKS, writes a reader, to the Village of Wellsville and Buckeye Water District for restoring water so quickly after recent breaks.SPANKS, writes a reader, to officials who do not dress appropriately for public events.THANKS, writes a reader, to the Sebring Junior High ...

Thanks Spanks

October 16, 2015

THANKS, writes a reader, to LaCroft Elementary teachers and staff, kitchen included, for a wonderful Grandparent's Day. Also THANKS to the two maintenance guys who parked cars as well as their helpers, and the township officials.THANKS, writes a reader, to the Talbotts - Mart, Ron, Jerry and Cregg - for showing up for the work party at the Veterans Memorial Wall in the East End. They made the wall so beautiful.SPANKS, writes a reader, to any coach, at any level, who would rather run up the score than use the entire bench.THANKS, writes a reader, to the men who went out of their way to ...

Thanks & Spanks

October 9, 2015

THANKS, writes a reader, to Codie J. from Bob Evans in Calcutta for assisting me in placing my carryout order. As I sat down to eat my lunch I saw a note from this young lady. My day was immediately better after reading it. The world needs more people like you.SPANKS, writes a reader, to elected officials who beg for safety levies to be passed, but do not add the levy money to the current funding. Spanks, also, for not representing the citizens like they've been entrusted to do.THANKS, writes a reader, to Wellsville Carnegie Library for having the fall wreath-making class. Christine was ...

Thanks Spanks

October 2, 2015

SPANKS, writes a reader, to an area restaurant for not serving a veteran who uses a service dog for his disability. THANKS, though, to the businesses that do honor our vets who use service animals.THANKS, writes a reader, to Marc Hoffrichter for standing up for Tracy Drake. SPANKS, though, to the Port Authority board. Maybe we need a new board instead of a new Tracy?SPANKS, writes a reader, to the high school cheerleaders that seem to ignore the little kids waiting to catch a t-shirt and instead always toss the t-shirts to their friends.THANKS, writes a reader, to Wellsville dog warden ...

Thanks Spanks

September 18, 2015

North Elementary staff members send a THANKS to Destiny House for donating book bags filled with school supplies to start out the school year. We appreciate your support.SPANKS, writes a reader, to the person who put a freezer full of old food on Harding Avenue for free rather than discarding of it properly. SPANKS, too, to the individual who took the freezer and dumped the contents of it in the yard for the neighbor to pick up.SPANKS, writes a reader, to those individuals who drive through the Smith Oil parking lot to drop their children off at the St. Clair Avenue/Lang Street bus stop ...

Thanks Spanks

September 4, 2015

Longs Run issues a special THANKS to Jensen Britt, Morgan Chaney, Lindsay Adkins, Tanner Hockman, Aaron Bunfill, Holly Pickens and Joan Gilson for sharing their gift of music with us. THANKS, also, to everyone who shared special music with the Longs Run congregation this summer.THANKS, writes a reader, to the East Liverpool Sanitation and Refuge Department for always doing a great job picking up the weekly garbage in my neighborhood.THANKS, writes a reader, to former Beaver Local superintendent Kent Polen, the architects, construction managers, staff, community, and construction workers ...