🔤 Ten-year-old Joseph Keffer conquers regional spelling bee in Ohio. The fifth grader from Chesapeake Middle School emerged victorious among thirteen students representing seven Southeast Ohio counties at OU's Scripps National Spelling Bee Regional Competition. Keffer, who impressed by even correcting a pronunciation, will represent Southeast Ohio at the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. this May. The competition, hosted for the first time by Ohio University, was a partnership between the Patton College of Education and E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Beyond spelling prowess, participants gained valuable experience in public speaking, confidence, and performing under pressure.
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🎵 Ripley High grad's middle school band earns prestigious state honor. Alyssa Bumpus, a 2016 Ripley graduate, led the Blennerhassett Middle School Symphonic Band to being named the 2025 WVMEA State Honor Ensemble in just her second year as director. The band impressed judges with three distinct pieces: Byzantine Dances, Shenandoah, and Valley Forge March, showcasing the students' dedication and musical talents. Bumpus credits her own Jackson County music mentors—Sherry Poole, Jeanette Bowlby, and Radonna Hess—for shaping her teaching philosophy of caring deeply for students. The band will perform at the WVMEA conference on March 7 at the Charleston Civic Center, free and open to the public.
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🫁 Free lung cancer screening event offers life-saving opportunity. OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital is hosting a special screening day on March 1, 2025, from 11am to 1pm for high-risk individuals aged 50-80 with significant smoking history. Participants will receive free lunch and gifts, but registration by February 17 and a physician's order are required. The hospital can assist with obtaining the necessary order, and the screening is covered by most insurance plans and Medicare, making this potentially life-saving test accessible to those who need it most.
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