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The Marshall County Strings Program will present its annual Alumni concert at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts. The concert will feature the Chamber Orchestra and Alumni Orchestra of more than 25 string program graduates. Festive holiday favorites will fill the air with sounds of the season. There will be no cost to attend.
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Next year, 12 days will be recognized as paid holidays for county employees, they are: New Year's Day (Jan. 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (third Monday of January), Presidents Day (Third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), West Virginia Day (June 20), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day (First Monday in September), Columbus Day (Second Monday in October), Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving and Day after Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday and Friday in November), Christmas Day (Dec. 25).
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The Marshall County Commission at its most recent meeting awarded contributions to the following entities: Haven Maternity Home, $18,600; Soapbox Derby, $10,000; Night to Shine, $2,500; Marshall County Caring Tree, $1,500.
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The Charles Hughes Memorial Fund, through the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, awarded grants to the Cockayne Farmstead and Boy Scouts Troop 82 for $750. The Charles Hughes Memorial Fund was established in 2021 by Dr. Chad Hughes of Durham, North Carolina in memory of his late father.
Based in Wheeling, the CFOV was founded in 1972 and is the largest local organization proving resources to Upper Ohio Valley non-profit organizations.
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Several individuals were approved for employment by the Marshall County Board of Education at its meeting this past Tuesday, they were: Aimee Neely from teacher of First Grade at Glen Dale Elementary to Teacher of Gifted County Wide, 200 Days; Brandi Newland, ECCAT- Center McMechen, 200 days; Amber Shilling, ECCAT- Center McMechen; Rachel Ciccone, Assistant Girls Basketball coach at Cameron High; Hebert Kale, Archery Advisor at Cameron High; and Clayton White, Assistant Baseball Advisor Sherrard Middle School
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The annual Moundsville Historical Landmarks National Wreaths Across American will be celebrated Saturday; there will be a ceremony at noon followed by the placement of wreaths at Riverview Cemetery on Round Bottom Hill south of Moundsville. State Treasure Riley Moore will be the speaker
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The Annual Christmas on the Avenue will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at 5th and Jefferson. Events will be: Visit with Santa, ornament making, balloon artist, letters to Santa, horse and carriage rides, sugar cookie decorating, and train rides.
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Cameron High School students participated in a unique adventure on Wednesday that promoted economic literacy with realistic financial situations and resolution options, along with teaching problem solving skills. The "Get a Life" program was developed for the West Virginia Treasurer's Office by Fairmont State University, to teach students statewide about managing personal finances though a fairly fun budget simulation. CHS seniors, juniors, and eighth graders were assigned careers with an annual salary and monthly income. They moved from station to station purchasing goods and services, such as groceries, utilities, insurance and housing. Students participated in two rounds. In the first cycle, they had an entry level career and during the second rotation they were giving a professional career after obtaining a college degree and/or specialized training. The "Green Reaper" could strike at any time and hit individual students with a calamity, such as a natural disaster, flat tire, or speeding tickets. Students then had to adjust their budgets to cover the Green Reaper's task. The "Get a Life" hands-on activity took students approximately 90 minutes to complete and provided them with a series of financial challenges and financial education experiences that engaged students with realistic family budget scenarios. Volunteers from West Liberty University, West Virginia Northern Community College, Marshall County FRN and local community leaders worked the stations for the students. CHS counselors were pleased with the program noting that students got to see firsthand how important career choices are to their financial wellbeing.