Letters to the Editor

Expel Santos From U.S. House

Editor, News-Register: It appears that recently elected Republican Congressman George Santos, who has been chosen by voters to represent the Long Island district of New York, almost completely fabricated his personal and professional resume in order to curry voters’ support, to the extent of which unquestionably had never occurred previously in the history of our great nation. However, upon the recent aforementioned revelations, many elected officials as well as the public in general are now requesting that he resign or be systematically removed from office. Sadly, the biography ...

Tough Questions for Monforton

Editor, News-Register: Did you know that the Diocese of Steubenville has an “Official Diocesan Directory?” However, you won’t find the directory on the Diocese of Steubenville’s website, or in its newspaper, The Steubenville Register, or on its Facebook page. I found it on the Noble County Catholic Church’s website by Googling “nccchurches 45th edition Official Diocesan Directory.” There is information in the directory, historical and current, which would be of interest to the members of the diocese. Many dioceses around the country post their directory on their website ...

Time To Invest in West Virginia

Editor, News-Register: As far as I can tell, West Virginia is still at the bottom of the states as far as hunger goes. Yes, West Virginia has a higher minimum wage than Kentucky and Pennsylvania but lower than the other surrounding states. Maybe if our legislators in Charleston would look to raise the state minimum wage and make the state worker friendly by getting rid of “Right to Work” we would not be losing population. Also, if those in Charleston would raise the salaries of our public school educators and provide support personnel, such as counselors, nurses, ...

More and More Studies

Editor, News-Register: Here we go again, another million plus for feasibility studies. The taxpayers will spend $400,000 to study moving the public bus location from front of garage to back of garage. Why don’t we save money and leave it where it is — on the main drag where it belongs and can be seen. Also $730,000 for another study on second interchange for The Highlands. Didn’t we already have a study? Quit wasting money on studies and put it into building the interchange. It seems that all the city and state like to do is study at taxpayers expense. Will it ever ...

Gratitude for the Helpers

Editor, News-Register: I want to express sincere gratitude to all who helped make the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Annual Food Drive 2022 a success. The drive would not be a success without all the generous and kindhearted community members who stepped up and lent assistance. Thank you to all the companies, schools, groups, churches, and individuals who collected and donated food items or made monetary donations. Thank you to all who helped spread the word about the drive as well. I am so thankful for all of you. A special thank-you as well to Riesbeck’s Elm Grove for once again ...

Don’t Forget Chief Justin

Editor, News-Register: I’m guessing before Jan. 2nd of this year very few of even the most ardent NFL fans knew who Damar Hamlin was. Even Buffalo Bills and Pitt Panther fans would have a tough time knowing him, or say “Oh yeah, that guy, number 3.” Now everyone knows him, or at least they say, “The player from Buffalo.” On the other side, a fellow Pittsburgher, Justin McIntire, had far worse misfortune while doing his job for far less money, recognition, and admiration just the day before. Unfortunately, a small town police chief pursuing a career criminal doesn’t make ...