Full Circle Yoga owner and instructor Cheryl McHugh, left, shows students, including Michelle Kellar, right, how to perform a yoga move during an “AIReal yoga” class Sunday afternoon at the Greater Parkersburg Welcome Center. Photo by Michelle Dillon
Marietta College’s McDonough Center for Leadership & Business has been selected to participate in the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI) and awarded a grant to fund the project “Assessing Rural Healthcare Workforce Needs.” The project aims to address socioeconomic gaps in healthcare access and employment in the Appalachian region. “We are thrilled to receive this grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission,” said Alexandra Perry, dean of McDonough. “This vital funding will allow our students to conduct meaningful ...
On the weekend of July 13 and 14, Crown Of Life Lutheran Church will be busy celebrating its founding. Officially, this congregation was organized and had its start in 1983. However, their first regular Sunday worship did not happen until the spring of 1984. Now, 40 years later this congregation celebrates their ministry to the people of the Mid-Ohio Valley. The theme for the weekend celebration is: “40 Years Of Gathering, Growing, and Going, All To The Glory Of God!” On Saturday, July 13, there will be a picnic at Tomlinson Park in Williamstown from 1-5 p.m. On Sunday, July ...
Marietta College will celebrate the achievements of the Physician Assistant Program’s Class of 2024 with a commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. Approximately 36 students will be conferred the Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies, marking the culmination of their studies and clinical training. The occasion will commence with a celebratory brunch, allowing graduates, families and friends to gather and reminisce about the journey. As the ceremony unfolds, each graduate will cross the stage.
Churchtown Community Crew 4-H Club held their meeting on Sunday June 23, 2024, at noon at the St. John School Pavillon. Jaslynn Casto led the pledge of allegiance and Alaina Wells led the 4-H pledge. Roll call was to your favorite movie. Secretary Jaslynn Casto read the minutes from the previous meeting, and they were approved as read. Emma Poulton then gave a treasurer’s report. Jaslynn Casto gave a devotion titled, “Trust in the Lord.” Alyssa Dyar gave a safety report on swimming safety and Alaina Wells gave a health report on the health benefits of camping. For a song, the ...
PARKERSBURG — At West Virginia University at Parkersburg, the spirit of Nancy Rauch Harris lives on through a newly established scholarship fund dedicated to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on campus. This is the first scholarship of this kind for the foundation. Those interested in making a donation can contribute by visiting https://wvu-at-parkersburg-foundation.square.site/ or by mailing a check to the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Foundation at 300 Campus Drive Parkersburg, WV 26104. Named the Nancy Rauch Harris Memorial Scholarship, this initiative ...
