Good morning, Meigs County. All good things must come to an end, even perfect basketball seasons. Our Marauders' impressive 13-0 streak met its match against Warren in a game that felt like déjà vu, eerily mirroring last year's fourteenth-game stumble. But if there's one thing sports teaches us, it's that setbacks often set the stage for comebacks.
Meanwhile, Ohio University is writing its own comeback story with an ambitious "Dynamic Strategy" that's already putting $500,000 where its aspirations are. And for local organizations dreaming big, the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation is opening an $80 million treasure chest of possibilities. Sometimes the best rebounds start with a solid game plan and a little help from your neighbors.
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0%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎓 Ohio University unveils ambitious "Dynamic Strategy" roadmap for institutional excellence. The four-pillar plan, focusing on learning, discovery, engagement, and work, is being implemented through newly formed advisory committees with 30 members across campuses. The university has already invested $500,000 in learning initiatives and hired 15 new faculty members to support research priorities. A Campus Climate Survey is scheduled for next month, while the university prepares for a crucial Higher Learning Commission evaluation in March. The administration is also modernizing operations, with HR going paperless and IT advancing technological capabilities across campus.
🏀 Undefeated Meigs Marauders fall to Warren Warriors in stunning 70-54 defeat. The loss ended Meigs' perfect 13-0 season streak, marking the second straight year they've stumbled on game fourteen. Warren's dynamic senior duo of Stadleman and Lupardus dominated the scoreboard, combining for 47 points in the victory. After a tight first half that saw Meigs leading by one, Warren took control with a third-quarter surge led by Lupardus' 12-point explosion. The Warriors' suffocating defense and strong offensive rebounding proved too much for the previously unstoppable Marauders.
💰 Local foundation opens $80M grant chest for eleven-county region. The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for its spring Community Action Grants Program through March 15, 2025. Eligible nonprofits and public institutions can apply for funding across multiple West Virginia counties and Washington County, Ohio. The foundation supports various initiatives including capital projects, program development, and technical assistance through its network of over 500 charitable funds. Since 1963, PACF has been a cornerstone of regional philanthropy, currently managing nearly $80 million in assets to create lasting community impact.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
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Meigs (1-13) | ||
@ Trimble | L 61-29 |
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