Good morning, Meigs County. A remarkable statistic emerged from this year's Washington County Relay for Life: cancer mortality rates have fallen 33% since 1991. This powerful number underscored the emotional march of survivors at Belpre Civitan Park, where community members rallied behind those who've faced cancer's unwelcome intrusion. As survivor Alisha Wright poignantly reminded attendees, "cancer doesn't care how full your calendar is" – a sobering truth amid the day's celebration of resilience.
Meanwhile, contrasting scenes are playing out across our communities. Vienna Police wrapped up a one-week crime spree with five arrests spanning charges from shoplifting to solicitation of violence. On a much sweeter note, Jefferson Elementary Center transformed into a formal tea party where 110 second-graders practiced their finest manners while sipping tea with family members. The "PositiviTEA" event didn't just teach etiquette – it challenged young students to carry kindness beyond their teacups and into their daily lives.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
💪 Cancer survivors lead emotional march at Washington County's Relay for Life. The 31st annual event at Belpre Civitan Park featured survivors walking in order of the year they beat cancer, with the community rallying behind them. Volunteer Rhonda Blair highlighted significant progress, noting a 33% decline in cancer mortality rates since 1991. Survivor Alisha Wright shared her personal battle with breast cancer, reminding attendees that "cancer doesn't care how full your calendar is." The day-long celebration included food trucks, live music, and a special tribute to late volunteer Michele Hendershot.
👮 Vienna Police arrest five suspects in one-week crime spree. The arrests, made between January 27 and February 4, included multiple shoplifting charges and more serious offenses. Christopher Cunningham faces charges for solicitation to commit felony crime of violence, while Cassidy Means-Harlow was arrested for shoplifting, trespassing, and a domestic battery warrant. Two of the shoplifting arrests were classified as third-offense cases. The police department released these reports on February 6, documenting criminal activity in the Vienna area.
🫖 Elementary students sip tea while learning kindness and manners. Over 110 second-graders at Jefferson Elementary Center participated in a special "PositiviTEA" event with their families, enjoying cookies, macaroons and tea in a formal setting. Students prepared by studying "A Kids' Guide to Manners" for several weeks, learning essential etiquette lessons funded through Title I. Teacher Misty Korkan organized the event to recreate cherished memories from her own childhood. Speakers challenged students to perform acts of kindness in the following week, making the event both educational and meaningful.
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.
-1 Corinthians 16:13-14
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