Good morning, Jackson County. In an age when senior centers often conjure images of sleepy bingo halls, our local seniors are rewriting the retirement playbook. From high-energy kickball matches to strategic cornhole tournaments, February's activity calendar at the Vinton County Senior Center reads more like a summer camp schedule - with the bonus of legal aid services and home-cooked comfort food that would make any grandmother proud.
Meanwhile, Parkersburg's Market Street is giving new meaning to "drive-thru restaurant" after a police chase ended with an unexpected renovation of the former Jimmy John's building. And just when you thought your wallet was recovering from holiday spending, Memorial Bridge travelers are about to face toll hikes that'll have everyone scrambling for those transponder discounts faster than you can say "inflation."
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👴 Vinton County seniors stay active with weekly games and legal support. The county's senior center offers a diverse schedule of activities including exercise bingo, cornhole, and kickball throughout February. Legal Aid services are available to residents aged 60+ from Vinton and Jackson counties by appointment. The center provides daily hot meals featuring comfort foods like chicken and noodles, lasagna, and homemade soups. All services, including transportation and facilities, are handicap-accessible and non-discriminatory.
🚔 Police chase ends with damaged traffic light, closed street in Parkersburg. A section of Market Street remains closed after a dramatic police pursuit led to a collision with a former Jimmy John's building. Two Michigan men were arrested in the December 29 incident, which left one police officer with non-life-threatening injuries. The West Virginia Division of Highways plans to repair the damaged traffic light this week, according to City Councilman Zak Huffman.
💰 Memorial Bridge drivers face steeper tolls starting March 2. The Parkersburg Bridge Partners announced a 35-cent increase for transponder users and an 85-cent hike for those paying by license plate scan. The new rates will bring standard passenger vehicle crossings to $1.35 with a transponder or $5.35 for pay-by-plate users. Monthly unlimited passes will jump from $30 to $40. The changes come just five months after the bridge reopened under private ownership following a $50 million rehabilitation project.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Wellston (4-14) | ||
vs Athens | W 50-35 |
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
Belpre's Golden Eagles soared to new heights, crushing Jackson 57-28 in a non-league matchup that was over before halftime. The 13-6 Eagles showed no mercy to the struggling Ironmen (2-18), who'll need to regroup quickly before facing Washington Court House next week.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Jackson (2-18) | ||
vs Belpre | L 57-28 | |
Wellston (5-15) | ||
@ River Valley | L 58-26 | |
Oak Hill (4-16) | ||
vs South Gallia | L 57-16 |
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🙏 In Remembrance
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
-Galatians 5:22-23