Good morning, Jackson County. The art of healing takes innovative forms in southeast Ohio this week as OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital partners with Nationwide Children's to bring specialized pediatric emergency care closer to home. This collaboration means families can now access expert children's care right in their community during peak hours, eliminating those stressful long drives when little ones need immediate attention – a significant advancement for local healthcare access.
The spirit of giving flows strong through our community as well, with Williamstown Bank's Giving Cup pouring out a record $3,222 donation to North Star Child Advocacy Center. And for those who appreciate traditional craftsmanship, mark your calendars for September 2025 when the West Virginia Quilt Festival returns to Ripley with its "West Virginia Legends" theme – a vibrant celebration of Appalachian heritage featuring everything from competitive quilt displays to hands-on classes at Cedar Lakes Conference Center.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏥 Ohio hospital brings specialized pediatric emergency care closer to home. OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital has partnered with Nationwide Children's Hospital to enhance emergency services for children in southeast Ohio. A pediatric nurse practitioner from Nationwide Children's will provide specialized care during peak hours (3-11 PM daily), working exclusively in the emergency department. This collaboration aims to reduce the need for families to travel for specialized pediatric treatment, with the O'Bleness emergency team continuing to provide care outside these hours. The partnership builds on Nationwide Children's recent opening of a Close To Home Center on the O'Bleness campus, strengthening their commitment to local healthcare access.
☕ Local coffee shop raises record $3,222 for child advocacy center. Williamstown Bank's donation-based initiative, The Giving Cup, presented the check to North Star Child Advocacy Center on Wednesday. The donation marks the largest amount received by the center since becoming a beneficiary in April 2023. All proceeds from the coffee shop, located inside the bank's Lubeck and south Parkersburg branches, go directly to six local organizations while the bank covers all operational costs. Since partnering with The Giving Cup, North Star has received over $15,750 to support their mission of helping abused children.
🧵 Appalachian quilting heritage takes center stage at West Virginia festival. The West Virginia Quilt Festival returns to Ripley's Cedar Lakes Conference Center from September 11-13, 2025, featuring a "West Virginia Legends" theme that celebrates regional artistry. Visitors will enjoy displays of traditional and modern quilts, hands-on classes, daily auctions, and special documentation of historical quilts made before 1975. The three-day event offers competitive categories judged by renowned expert Karen Kendo, with proceeds benefiting West Virginia Quilters, Inc. Admission costs $10 and includes access to vendor areas, food trucks, and the West Virginia Quilt Market featuring handmade holiday décor and gifts.
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-Deuteronomy 31:6
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