Letters to the Editor

Are Crime Victims Revictimized?

Editor, News-Register: It’s widely known within the legal community (although not so much by the average citizen) that prosecuting attorneys have broad discretion with regard to how they choose to prosecute — or not to prosecute — criminal cases. Sometimes that decision is influenced by issues such as a lack of resources or the unwillingness of witnesses to cooperate. At other times it may be influenced by political pressure, a prosecutor’s laziness or ineptitude, or even intimidation by a formidable defense attorney. It’s often difficult for victims of crime to accept ...

Bridging the Gap at West Liberty

Editor, News-Register: I am writing to share my enthusiastic support for West Liberty University. Today is Commencement, and I am the newly installed President of the Student Government Association (SGA). I solemnly accepted this duty when I was voted in by my fellow students; and sworn in by Executive Director of Housing and Student Life, Marcella Snyder, on April 27, 2022. I wanted to run for SGA president because I am goal-driven; and when I saw the need for new programming and new opportunities for the students, I agreed to run. The recent negative news reflected by media ...

Showing His Love for His Mother

Editor, News-Register: It’s been 10 years, Mother, but I still think about you every day. There is no doubt in my mind that our family was very blessed and fortunate to have had a mother like ours. Her main goal in life was to do her very best in raising her beloved children. Mother’s Day is a special day of thanks, and a time to tell your mom that you love her for all her hard work, as well as give her a big hug. In my case, to tell her what a fantastic job she did in raising this “crazy kid.” I don’t believe there is such a thing as a perfect mom, but you came very ...

An Open Conversation on Suicide

Editor, News-Register: On Sunday, April 24, 2022 Jerry’s Walk — Illuminating Suicide Awareness held its 6th annual suicide prevention Walk in St. Clairsville. The event is an opportunity to encourage an open conversation around suicide with a goal of removing the stigma attached to what is truly a public health crisis. That stigma results in silence that tragically causes so many who are suffering to avoid seeking the help they need and deserve. The Walk also allows those who have survived a loss to suicide to come together and offer each other support. Jerry’s Walk wishes to ...

Ohio Benefits From Natural Gas

Editor, News-Register: For landowners, farmers and community members who rely on the land, every day is Earth Day. We hope others use the recent holiday to celebrate energy coming from right under our feet in Ohio. Right now, many in the world are focused on the energy crisis unfolding in front of us. Those who have never before wondered where the gasoline at the pump comes from, or how our homes are heated in the winter, are now paying attention to the natural gas industry. This essential energy is not new to Ohio, which had a front row seat to the Utica Shale boom and has seen ...

Biden Saved Us From Destitution

Editor, News-Register: In 2021, President Biden successfully promoted, and Congressional Democrats passed, the American Rescue Plan, which put cash money into nearly everyone’s bank account. While stores, offices, and factories were shutting down due to Covid, Biden’s plan covered our lack of paychecks. Unfortunately, boosting consumer demand while production was down has caused inflation. But the alternative of people having no money for food and losing their homes would have been far worse. Yes, the cost of gasoline is too high, thanks in part to price gouging by oil ...