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Mousa named 2026 WVSOM Preceptor award winner

LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Dr. Albeir Mousa, chief of vascular and endovascular surgery at Marietta Memorial Hospital, has been recognized for his work with West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine students with the 2026 Outstanding Specialty Preceptor Award for the Central West ...

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Friends of the Library Used Book Pop-up Sale From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday a "deep discount" pop-up used book sale featuring hardback books for 50 cents and 4 paperbacks for $1 will be sponsored by the Friends of the Washington County Library at the "Little Yellow House", 617 Fifth St., Marietta. Juneteenth Open House The Farmers Castle Museum, operated by the Belpre Historical Society, will have an open house from 1-4 p.m. Saturday in recognition of Juneteenth. The Underground Railroad in Southeastern Ohio, a permanent exhibit that details the rise of the freedom movement along the ...

When Dad puts Jesus first

Ninety-four percent of men say that building their family is the hardest task they face in life, but 88% also claim that it’s much more rewarding than they expected. Dads who impact the lives of their kids in a positive way leave a legacy that will affect several generations into the future. For that reason, fathers should be very conscious of the lessons they pass along to their children. Some variation of the phrase, “Listen, my son...” occurs 27 times in the book of Proverbs. Proverbs is a compilation of wisdom, general “rules of thumb” about life, presented as a father ...

Memorial Health System announces Louden, King and Mossbarger to the Department of Dermatology

Memorial Health System has announced the addition of three local providers to its Department of Dermatology: Dr. B. Asher Louden, Dr. Janelle King and physician assistant Heather Mossbarger. The addition of Louden, King and Mossbarger expands access to dermatologic care throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley as MHS plans future expansion of the department in Ohio and West Virginia, according to a press release from Memorial. The Department of Dermatology provides evaluation and treatment for conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails. Services include diagnosis and management of common and ...