Good morning, Jackson County. After three decades of answering phones, organizing files, and becoming the heart of St. Marys High School, Betty Bailey has received the recognition she so richly deserves. The 1955 graduate was named SMHS Alumnus of the Year during Saturday's alumni weekend, celebrating her 30-year tenure as the school's secretary—a role where she likely knew the names, stories, and occasional tardiness excuses of thousands of students who passed through those halls between 1970 and 2000.
Meanwhile, Parkersburg finds itself tackling challenges on multiple fronts. Police recently uncovered a fentanyl operation on Staunton Avenue, arresting an Akron man found hiding with large sums of cash. And across town, the Sanitation Department's worker shortage has suspended recycling pickups and prompted discussions about increased fees. City Council will meet Wednesday to address these service issues, including what officials describe as "uniquely generous" unlimited bulky goods collection.
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👩🏫 Beloved school secretary honored after three decades of service. Betty Bailey, a 1955 graduate of St. Marys High School, received the prestigious SMHS Alumnus of the Year award during Saturday's alumni weekend festivities. Bailey dedicated 30 years to the school, working as secretary from 1970 to 2000. The celebration took place in St. Marys, where former students and colleagues gathered to recognize her contributions to the school community.
💊 Parkersburg police raid uncovers fentanyl operation, Ohio man arrested. Officers executed a search warrant at 1708 Staunton Avenue on May 20, following evidence of drug distribution from the residence. Inside the home, authorities discovered suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, digital scales, and drug paraphernalia throughout multiple rooms. An Akron man was arrested after being found hiding in a bathroom with large amounts of cash, while homeowner Trina Abbott was charged with maintaining a dwelling for drug distribution after officers found a detailed drug ledger in her purse. Several individuals inside claimed they paid Abbott rent to live at the property.
🗑️ Parkersburg struggles with trash collection amid worker shortage crisis. City Council has scheduled a joint committee meeting Wednesday to discuss the future of the Sanitation Department following suspended recycling pickups. The meeting comes as officials consider an ordinance to increase monthly sanitation fees for residents. City Manager Joyce noted they need to "reevaluate" services, pointing out that Parkersburg is uniquely generous with unlimited bulky goods collection. The Personnel and Public Works committees will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building to address these challenges.
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