Good morning, Jackson County. The skies over the Mid-Ohio Valley have opened up with a vengeance, dumping over two inches of rain with more on the way through Sunday. As the Muskingum River inches toward flood stage and local creeks spill over their banks, officials are keeping watchful eyes on water levels that threaten to transform familiar landscapes. While Point Park in Parkersburg has already closed as a precaution, the community remains resilient in the face of nature's persistent downpour.
Amid the rain clouds, there are silver linings to be found. Edward Jones financial advisers celebrated their new Belpre location with a community ribbon-cutting that drew local officials and chamber representatives alike. Meanwhile, the Wood County Solid Waste Authority is rolling out a year-long calendar of free disposal events for hard-to-recycle items—from paint to appliances—making environmental responsibility more accessible for residents looking to declutter responsibly throughout 2025.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🌧️ Relentless rain threatens Mid-Ohio Valley with rising waters. Local officials are closely monitoring potential flooding as heavy rainfall continues across Washington and Wood counties. The National Weather Service reports 2-2½ inches of rain has already fallen, with another 1-3 inches expected through Sunday. Several creeks and streams have overflowed, with the Muskingum River approaching flood stage and predicted to crest at 31.6 feet by Sunday evening. While no major incidents have been reported yet, authorities have closed Point Park in Parkersburg and placed warning signs on flood-prone secondary roads.
💼 Edward Jones celebrates new Belpre location with community ribbon-cutting. Financial advisers J.C. Rutter and Steve Highland welcomed guests to their new Washington Boulevard office on March 27. The event drew local officials including Belpre Mayor Susan Abdella and Washington County Commissioner Eddie Place, along with Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce representatives. With over 40 years of combined industry experience, the team promises high-quality investment advice and financial planning services. Family, friends and civic leaders gathered to support the grand opening celebration.
♻️ Wood County launches free disposal events for hard-to-recycle items. The Wood County Solid Waste Authority has scheduled multiple collection events throughout 2025 to help residents dispose of various waste materials. Starting April 12 with a paint collection in Williamstown, the events will continue through October in different locations across the county. Materials accepted include paint, scrap metals, appliances, books, textiles, and unopened medical supplies, though medications will not be accepted. The Authority also offers free litter control supplies and a Borrow-a-bin program for community events, all part of efforts to "make Wood County a beautiful place to live and visit."
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-Deuteronomy 31:6
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