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Marshall County Commissioners Mike Ferro, John Gruzinskas and Scott Varner hosted WVU President Gordon Gee Tuesday to discuss the numerous challenges West Virginians have faced over the years.
Drawing on his experiences at various universities, he highlighted what it means to be a West Virginian. He stressed that collaboration, leadership and education have significantly impacted West Virginia's economy. Although there is much work to be done, Gee believes West Virginia is poised for greatness and can become a leader in the nation. The resilience, loyalty, faith, and patriotism of West Virginians are truly remarkable, and I couldn't be prouder to be part of this community and be called a Mountaineer!
Other matters tackled by the commissions at Tuesday's meeting were approval of $3,000 to help with the operating costs of Interstate 68 and Route 2 Authority; approval of $2,000 to help with costs associated with the YSS Celebrate Youth Picnic.
The commission also approved an annual taxpayer contribution of $100,000 to Wheeling Health Rite; $10,000 to help with operating costs of the Family Resource Network; $1,000 to help with roof repair and other minor renovations at a building owned by the Farmers Market Group; and two new hires in Sean Warren, E911; and Joanne Blair, Tax Office.
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Several matters were announced during this past week's Moundsville City Council meeting. The Street Department is currently working on the concrete street repair on Third Street, near Curtis Avenue. The Delinquent Land Sale for Marshall County will be held this coming this Thursday at the Courthouse. There will be multiple properties offered that have liens from the city of Moundsville. It was stated that the availability to purchase some of these may be advantageous, with the new law giving the city first option.
The next stop for the American Cruise Lines in Moundsville will be Thursday, July 25, at 8 a.m. The first such visit took place recently with the patrons visiting the prison, the Mound, the Fostoria Glass Museum and other locations. Tabitha Kinneer has been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Gary Goode of the Moundsville Planning Commission. The new term will run through Aug. 5, 2025. She is a resident of Virginia Street and is the Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program Manager at West Virginia Northern Community College.
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The Marshall County Fair opened Saturday, and will continue through Saturday, July 27. On the opening day there will be a Horse Show. On July 21 a Mug Bog and a Pet Show will be held. On Monday there will be attractions such as a Dog Show, FFA, Open Rabbits Judging, the Flag Raising, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Queen Pageant. Senior Citizens and Veterans Day will be a large part of Tuesday. There will be Free Admission for Seniors and Veterans from 8 a.m., until 4 p.m. Wednesday will be Children's Day with Kids 12 and under free admission from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Highlights on Thursday will include Truck and Tractor Pulls and Market Steer Confirmations, both at 7 p.m. The annual Marshall County 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday.
Among attractions on the final events on July 27 will be a Pie Eating Contest, a Demo Derby, B.E.N the Band performing at. 7:00 p.m., and Mark Willis, who will perform at 9:00 p.m.
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The Strand Theatre Preservation Society's production of The SpongeBob Musical will take placed on July 26 and 27, with shows at 7 p.m., and July 28 at 2 p.m. Sponsors: Gene and Joan Gray; Jim and Fawn Price; Red Dragon Hybrid ToeKwon Do; Southern States Marshall County Co-op; Berry, Kessler, Crutch, Taylor & Gordon Attorneys at Law; Bonnie Anderson & Fred Brunner, Ked's Ace Hardware; Garry L. Lewis DDS Inc., Main Street Bank; Moundsville Pharmacy, Betsy and John Sicurella, Varlas Trailer Park; Dr. and Mrs. James Wilson; Kelley Bidka; Margaret Bungard' Don & Polly DeNoon; Mike & Roseann Ferro; Frame & Fortunes; Mary & Dennis Hanley, Hartley & Straub, PLLC; Justin Jones; David & Joan Palmer' Replacement Window Company; Taylor Family Dentistry; Margaret Brennan, and Roberta Underdonk.