Good morning, Meigs County. Nature's most delicate travelers are poised for flight across the Mid-Ohio Valley, as thousands of dandelion seeds captured in Art Smith's stunning photograph wait for the perfect breeze near the Belpre-Parkersburg Bridge. This fleeting moment of natural beauty stands in stark contrast to the very real threat of financial fraud that recently cost one Wood County resident $15,000—a sobering reminder of why the Resiliency Center's first prevention training session drew 50 community members eager to protect themselves.
Step back in time at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, now open for its 2025 season with sternwheeler rides and mansion tours. Visitors will find a new face—or rather, two faces—greeting them this year: a life-size portrait of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett painted by local artist Thomas Stahl. The aristocratic couple's visual presence adds another layer of connection to the fascinating history of their Palladian mansion and their controversial entanglement with Aaron Burr's western expedition plans.
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🌱 Thousands of dandelion seeds hover on the brink of flight. Captured near the Belpre-Parkersburg Bridge, these delicate travelers wait for just the right breeze to carry them across the Mid-Ohio Valley landscape. The photo, taken by Art Smith, showcases the plants growing in a grass strip in front of an abandoned drug store. Local residents with their own beautiful snapshots of the region are encouraged to submit them for possible publication. Additional images celebrating the area's natural beauty can be found on the News and Sentinel's Instagram page.
🛡️ Financial fraud prevention takes center stage in Wood County. The Wood County Resiliency Center hosted its first quarterly training session to educate residents about fraud prevention tactics. About 50 community members attended the event, where Perry Forensic experts demonstrated how to report suspected fraud to the FBI and protect personal belongings. The training comes after a Wood County resident was recently swindled out of $15,000, highlighting the urgent need for community awareness. Sheriff Rick Woodyard emphasized that "knowledge is power" in fighting financial fraud.
🖼️ Historic portrait brings Blennerhassett couple to life for island visitors. Local artist Thomas Stahl unveiled a life-size painting of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett at the historical state park, giving tourists a visual connection to the wealthy aristocrats who once called the island home. The couple, who built a Palladian mansion after emigrating to America in 1796, became entangled in Aaron Burr's controversial western expedition plans. Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park opened for its 2025 season, offering sternwheeler rides, mansion tours, and horse-drawn wagon rides throughout the summer.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Riverside fixer-upper with potential: Priced at $182,000, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom brick ranch in Pomeroy sits on a generous .6 acre lot with a river-view deck, attached garage, and partially finished basement—perfect for buyers seeking a solid fixer-upper with potential. River view fixer upper: Priced at $182,000, this 3-bedroom brick ranch in Pomeroy offers a spacious .6-acre lot, partially finished basement, attached garage, and Ohio River views, though it needs some TLC to reach its full potential.
Sportsmans dream acreage: This $362,000 sportsman's paradise in Meigs County offers 94 acres of prime hunting land with food plots, blinds, and a trail system, with an adjoining 96 acres available for additional purchase.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
-Joshua 1:9
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