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THANKS, writes a reader, to everyone who helped put on the “Bridge the Gap” event May 8 at the East Liverpool Potter Jr./Sr. High School. It was very nice, and especially pleasing to hear the choir and band again. THANKS, writes a reader, to those who took care of me and stayed with me until the ambulance came when I fell and was injured March 18 at the Giant Eagle in Calcutta. You will never know how greatful I am. God Bless you. SPANKS, writes a reader, to those who oppose the traffic cams program. It’s simple: Don’t want a ticket, slow down. It’s the law. SPANKS, writes a ...

Thanks & Spanks

The East Liverpool Christian School Parent Teacher Fellowship sends a THANKS to the Glenmoor Volunteer Fire Department and St. Clair Township Police Department for their help with the annual “Love Ran Red Color Run.” Also, THANKS to the sponsors, volunteers and participants that made this event possible. THANKS, writes a reader, to the leaders behind the Columbiana County Land Bank and the positive results that are happening within our communities. THANKS, writes a reader, to the volunteers at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center as well as those volunteers associated with ...

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SPANKS, writes a reader, to the decision to provide warm-up outfits only for the boys’ track and field team at East Liverpool High School, but not issue any such gear for the girls’ team. THANKS, writes a reader, to the person, who, on April 5, returned my cane to customer service at Walmart. It was greatly appreciated. SPANKS, writes a reader, to those responsible for illegally dumping tires at several sites in Yellow Creek Township. THANKS, writes a reader, to Heritage Thermal Services, for providing environmental grants to 12 area organizations. THANKS, writes a reader, to ...

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North Elementary recently celebrated Dr Seuss’s birthday with “Right To Read Week” with several festivities, including local celebrities who took time out of their day to come and read to the students. The students and staff at North send a special THANKS to the following: EL Police officer Shawn Long, Tracy Hyatt, Mary Lee Ludwig, Bill Crawford, the Pirate Parrot, assistant county prosecutor Megan Bickerton, EMT Ernie Wiseman, Scott Shephard, Megan Hernandez, St. Clair Township trustee Jim Sabatini, Drew Cooper, East Liverpool firefighters and Bob Smith, Sidney Parsons, School ...

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THANKS, writes a reader, to city officials in East Liverpool for seeing to the patching of potholes on Burton Alley (especially at its intersection with Lincoln Avenue), which many locals use as a shortcut between Dresden and St. Clair avenues. SPANKS, though, for not painting directional road signs on Dresden at the Weber Way intersection. THANKS, writes a reader, to local motorists who used extreme caution during a power outage that caused traffic signals to go out near Westgate and other areas of the downtown. SPANKS, though, to the East Liverpool city administration and police chief ...

Thanks & Spanks

THANKS, writes a reader, to Bill Miller for paying the bill for the men of the Hookstown group home as they enjoyed dinner out at Pizza Hut. Your act of kindness and generosity was greatly appreciated. THANKS, writes a reader, to East Liverpool councilman Brian Kerr for his constant dedication and concern for the city and its residents. THANKS, writes a reader, to the teachers in West Virginia who stood up for what they deserved and believed in, thus teaching their students a valuable lesson. THANKS also to those who supported them. THANKS, writes a reader, to the Oak Glen High ...