Good morning, Meigs County. Nearly three years have passed since Gretchen Eve Fleming disappeared from a Parkersburg lounge in the early morning hours of December 4, 2022. The 5-foot-2 woman with brown hair and brown eyes seemingly vanished without a trace, prompting the FBI and Parkersburg Police to renew their call for public assistance in this persistent mystery that continues to trouble our region.
In brighter news around our communities, the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will gather next Tuesday at the Community Center, offering residents a forum to engage with accessibility initiatives. Meanwhile, exceptional talent shines at Ohio University, where WOUB students Ella Hughes and Parker Kopronica have earned prestigious journalism leadership awards. Both students credit their hands-on experience at WOUB with building the confidence and skills that earned them this well-deserved recognition.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🔍 Missing woman's whereabouts remain a mystery since 2022. The FBI and Parkersburg Police are seeking public help to locate Gretchen Eve Fleming, who disappeared nearly three years ago. Fleming was last seen leaving My Way Lounge in Parkersburg, West Virginia during the early morning hours of December 4, 2022. She is described as a 5-foot-2, 125-pound white female with brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities are asking anyone with information about Fleming to contact their local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
🌆 Athens disability commission meeting set for May 21 at community center. The Athens City Commission on Disabilities will convene from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Athens Community Center Conference Room. This public meeting offers community members an opportunity to engage with disability-related issues and initiatives in Athens. Anyone requiring accommodations can email disabilitiescommission@ci.athens.oh.us ahead of time. The event is part of ongoing community governance efforts to address accessibility and inclusion in Athens.
🏆 Two WOUB students win prestigious leadership awards for journalism excellence. Ella Hughes received the Tom and Jan Hodson Leadership Award, while Parker Kopronica earned the Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis Leadership Award. Both awards provide financial support for their education and recognize exemplary leadership in journalism at Ohio University. Hughes, a junior from Oregon, Ohio, works on multiple WOUB sports programs including Gridiron Glory, while Kopronica, a senior from Lorain, was selected as supervising producer for Gridiron Glory's 26th season. Both students credit WOUB with building their confidence and professional skills through hands-on media experience.
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