Good morning, Jackson County. In a striking display of artistic talent, Joyce Boone's animal portraits are drawing admiring crowds to downtown Parkersburg's WesBanco. Her skillful use of graphite pencils, watercolor, and ink brings pets and wildlife to vibrant life for visitors to enjoy through May during regular banking hours. This celebration of creativity stands in stark contrast to the dramatic scene in Belpre, where firefighters battled an early morning blaze that completely consumed a historic church on Hollywood Drive, leaving investigators puzzling over a live power line at a building without active electrical service.
As one historic structure falls, another seeks renewal through community support. Wellston Hope Methodist Church's century-old pipe organ has fallen silent, but a May 10th Chinese Auction at South Elementary School aims to raise the $10,000 needed to restore its melodic voice. With tickets starting at just $3, attendees can enjoy concessions while potentially winning prizes like a Blackstone Grill—all while helping preserve a musical treasure that's witnessed a hundred years of local history.
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🎨 Local artist's animal portraits captivate Parkersburg's WesBanco visitors. Joyce Boone, who works primarily with graphite pencils, watercolor, and ink, is showcasing her artistic talent at the downtown bank through May. Her exhibition features various animal-themed works, including pet portraits and wildlife pieces. Boone has previously exhibited at multiple galleries and earned several awards including Best of Show. The public can view her creative works during WesBanco's regular business hours, Monday through Thursday 9-4 and Friday 9-5.
🔥 Historic Belpre church engulfed in flames during early morning blaze. The abandoned church on Hollywood Drive was completely destroyed when firefighters arrived shortly after 5 a.m. Thursday. A 2003 Volkswagen Beetle parked inside was also lost in the fire, along with car parts the owner had stored in the building. Firefighters discovered a live power line burned in two at the scene, despite the church having no active electrical service. No injuries were reported as authorities continue investigating the cause of the fire.
🎹 Historic pipe organ needs $10,000 to play again. Wellston Hope Methodist Church is holding a Chinese Auction on May 10 at South Elementary School to raise funds for repairing their 100-year-old pipe organ. The event runs from noon until 3 p.m., offering tickets at $5 for 50 or $3 for 25, with winners announced at the drawing. Attendees can enjoy concessions and raffles, including a Blackstone Grill prize. The church specifically needs to restore the bellows that supply air to produce the organ's rich melodic sound.
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