Good morning, Jackson County. The King is coming to town, but he's not quite old enough to drive! Twelve-year-old Lane Lemaster will be shaking, rattling, and rolling at the Junior Fairgrounds on May 10, bringing his Elvis tribute act to benefit our four-legged friends at the local animal shelter. This young performer, who's been perfecting his Presley persona for a third of his life, is turning his passion into compassion – admission is free, but those pet supplies you donate will be music to the shelter's ears.
Meanwhile, as dandelion seeds hover in perfect formation near the Belpre-Parkersburg Bridge – captured beautifully in Art Smith's recent photograph – the Great Bend Museum faces its own suspended animation after significant AmeriCorps funding cuts. The museum's director describes these volunteers as "lifelines, not just line items," highlighting the critical gap now facing rural cultural institutions across our region as they navigate uncertain futures.
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🎸 12-year-old Elvis impersonator to rock benefit concert for animals. Lane Lemaster will take the stage at Jackson County Junior Fairgrounds on May 10 in a free performance sponsored by Cottageville CEOS to raise donations for the local animal shelter. The young musician, who has been impersonating Elvis for four years, practices daily and plans to perform his favorite Elvis tunes including "Proud Mary" and "Burning Love." Though admission is free, attendees are encouraged to bring much-needed supplies like pet food, cat litter, and cleaning products to support the shelter's ongoing work.
🏛️ Museum reels from AmeriCorps cuts as DOGE slashes vital programs. The Great Bend Museum in Ravenswood, West Virginia lost critical staffing and funding after the Department of Government Efficiency dismantled 85% of AmeriCorps staff and terminated nearly $400 million in grants. Director Faith Walker described the volunteers as "lifelines, not just line items" for small organizations that can't afford full-time staff. The museum now faces tough decisions about which projects to cut after losing funding for their Clara Weisheit exhibit just before opening. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has emphasized AmeriCorps' critical role in filling employment gaps in rural West Virginia.
🌱 Thousands of dandelion seeds hover at nature's starting line. Captured near the Belpre-Parkersburg Bridge, these airborne travelers await just a breath of wind to scatter across the Mid-Ohio Valley landscape. The photo, taken by Art Smith of the News and Sentinel, showcases the delicate beauty found in everyday scenes. The dandelions were growing in a grass strip in front of a now-closed drugstore. Residents are encouraged to submit their own photos highlighting the region's natural beauty for possible publication.
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Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
-Psalm 55:22
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