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Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Chairman Scott Reager expressed deep appreciation to members as 2023 concludes. He also expresses a heartfelt thank you to corporate sponsors, including WesBanco, WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital and Main Street Bank, along with the diverse sponsors supporting events and programs throughout the year. A special recognition goes to committee members and the chamber board of directors. In addition, it was noted that the Ladies' Luncheon, Business and Health Expo, Christmas Parade and Small Business Saturday were all successful this year. New awards including Pioneer Woman of the Year and Chamber Ambassador of the year were added. He stated that chamber members are excited about challenges and programs ahead in 2024 and a shift to three chamber committees: membership, education and special events. Sign-ups are underway for these committees. Looking ahead, the Business and Health Expo will take place on March 1-2. It features home improvement, fitness, health care, lawn and garden, banking/finance, real estate, recreation, public services, education and more.
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Moundsville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers. Included in the meeting will be: Presentation of Commendations to Patrolman Peter Barton and Patrolman 1st Class Austin Pedelose. Other items will include a report on progress of the new municipal building and discussion and awarding of bids for surplus equipment, as well as discussion and approval of additional compensation to be paid to firefighters.
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The Benwood-McMechen Public Library is beginning to have more events, according to Director Jewell Vucelik. Among these are movies in January. The movie at 4 p.m. Jan. 10 will be "Ready, Player One," which is rated PG13. On Jan. 24, the moving showing at 4 p.m. will be "The Hunger Games," which is also rated PG13.
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Ohio Valley Night to Shine, a prom for ages 14 and up for those with special needs, will be held Feb. 9 at the Moundsville Economic Training Center. Those wishing to attend can email ohiovalleynighttoshine@yahoo.com or register online at ohiovalleynighttoshine.org. Volunteers are also needed for the event, and registration is available on the website. Volunteers will need to attend a one-hour training session at 2 p.m. Jan. 7 or Jan. 21 at Moundsville First Christian Church or at 6 p.m. Jan. 15 or 30. At 4 p.m. Jan. 14, training is offered in Cameron at the Cameron City Building. Donations are being accepted for the event at the Marshall County Federal Credit Union. For more information, call Janet Allen at 304-650-4126 or Lori Mason at 304-238-8015.
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Two structures in Moundsville, one a vacant house that hadn't been occupied for a year and the other a former gas station 40-plus years ago, are no more. While the house faced Clinton Avenue, the commercial building faced Cedar Avenue. Both structures also bordered Fourth Street and had become eyesores for neighboring residents and those who travel through that section of town.
The next door neighbor to the property reports that he can see all the way to Third Street now and is happy that the decaying structures were removed this week. The property is now owned by the city of Moundsville.
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Happy New Year to All.