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SPANKS, writes a reader, to a man who was overheard at a local restaurant telling his wife she didn't need a cupcake for dessert because she needs to lose weight.SPANKS, writes a reader, to whomever stole my 90-year-old grandmother's chocolate roses from a local nursing home we had purchased for her for Valentine's Day.THANKS, writes a reader, to the participants and organizers of the A.T. Allison School talent show. It was a very enjoyable evening. SPANKS, though, to the those who reserved seats in the front two rows.SPANKS, writes a reader, to the West Virginia Department of Highway ...

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SPANKS, writes a reader, to faculty, staff and parents at Westgate who pass under the "do not enter" sign and enter anyway. Should we wonder why our children don't obey rules?SPANKS, writes a reader, to those East Liverpool city administrators and council members who want to keep departments that cost the city more than they help.SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local restaurant for removing Heinz ketchup from the tables and replacing it with a lesser-known brand.SPANKS, writes a reader, to city administrators and councilman that question our safety forces or don't provide for them, when ...

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SPANKS, writes a reader, to local school district officials that are pushing for student-athlete drug testing, but overlook known high school athletes who drink. Proof is on social media for all to see.SPANKS, writes a reader, to people who feel the need to steal gas caps because they're too cheap to buy their own. You may have gotten away with it, but God knows who you are.SPANKS, writes a reader, to East Liverpool city officials for not treating Ray Street in the 3rd Ward during the recent week of snow and ice. THANKS, though, to the good neighbor boy who tried to plow us out without ...

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SPANKS, writes a reader, to the nursing home facility that refuses to maintain its driveway. It is always covered with snow and ice. All other businesses maintain their access ways, why not this one?SPANKS, writes a reader, to the East Liverpool Post Office, which did not have coils of stamps and no selection to speak of. I had to go to the Calcutta branch to get what I wanted.THANKS, writes a reader, to the Career Tech students at East Liverpool High School and their instructors on receiving straight-As on the state report card. Job well done.THANKS, writes a reader, to local law ...

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THANKS, writes a reader, to township officials who do everything above-and-beyond to make sure residents of the township have the best leadership possible. SPANKS, though, to township officials who do not show those same qualities.THANKS, writes a reader, to the gentleman who gave my unattended purse to the cashier at Aldi's. I praise God for people like him.SPANKS, writes a reader, to the owner of a local salon who asks the receptionist to lie to customers.SPANKS, writes a reader, to the motorist with the Pennsylvania license plate who "rolled" through two intersections, both with ...

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SPANKS, writes a reader, to the person who lost a Discover card in Rite Aid parking lot two months ago, and wanted to know who found it, but didn't appreciate it enough to ever send a thank you card.SPANKS, writes a reader, to the township road crew that has, for years, plowed a private drive.Spanks, writes a reader, to "fans" who riot in the streets following a win or loss of a sporting event.SPANKS, writes a reader, to a local man who was seen at an area grocery store opening a bag of bread and lunch meat, making himself a sandwich, and then putting the items back before walking out of ...