Drying Up?Debt
STOPPING THE leaks. That is what a $3.50 monthly surcharge is intended to do for the Village of Bellaire.
Council members last week made a tough decision, opting to add that surcharge to customers' water bills. It is a decision we support as well as noting the courage needed to make it.
If it plays out as expected, the new influx of money will remedy a major problem: a projected $100,000 deficit in the All-American Town's water fund.
That is a crisis that needs immediate and decisive action. Council members did just that.
We believe the $3.50 surcharge is the shot-in-the-arm needed to erase that problem.
The money realized from the new charge is targeted for water plant use only.
The surcharge will obviously not be welcomed with open arms by the community's water customers.
No one likes to face added expenses.
Special?Ride
A MARTINS FERRY man is preparing to embark on a cross country bicycle trip.
Ryan Longenette's two-wheel endeavor is no joy ride. Rather, the 19-year-old's trip is one of enterprising compassion.
Funding?Vehicle
BELMONT COUNTY has entered the fast lane for improving transportation. TID is the vehicle to make the scenario happen.
TID stands for Transportation Improvement District.
Smoking Ban
A?LAW can be deemed effective only if people abide by it or if it is properly enforced.
This weekend marked the one-year anniversary of the “implementation” of Ohio’s indoor smoking ban in public facilities.
Cleaner Ferry
COMMUNITY PRIDE. All too frequently it is a lost commodity.
In Martins Ferry, however, city leaders are launching a new and passionate effort to bring about a cleaner community.
Law Day
HATS OFF to the Belmont County Bar Association and U.S. District Court Judge Edmund Sargus for their efforts in making Law Day a very special occasion.
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