Good morning, Meigs County. The power of community generosity is on full display as Jefferson Alumni awards $11,000 in scholarships to eleven promising graduates. Since 2003, this remarkable program has funded 188 scholarships, creating pathways for local talent to pursue everything from engineering degrees to welding certifications. The tradition of giving back continues with several new memorial scholarships established this year, each representing a family's commitment to the next generation.
In bittersweet contrast, the community mourns the loss of 18-year-old Jeremy Heiss following a tragic Friday night crash in Washington County. Meanwhile, downtown Parkersburg transformed into a culinary celebration as over 1,000 food enthusiasts gathered for the annual Taste of Parkersburg festival. The event, recently named USA Today's #2 City Food Festival, featured dishes from 12 local eateries and continues to showcase the region's flourishing food scene while supporting downtown revitalization efforts.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎓 Jefferson Alumni awards $11,000 in scholarships to talented graduates. Since 2003, the program has provided 188 scholarships thanks to generous donations from alumni and families. The 2025 recipients include eleven students pursuing diverse paths from engineering to welding certification, each connected to Jefferson through family legacies. Several new memorial scholarships were established this year, including the Heinz Phipps Memorial, May Family, Copas Family, and James V. Hazelbaker Memorial scholarships. Recipients demonstrated academic excellence with many maintaining perfect GPAs while participating in sports, technical programs, and community activities.
💔 Tragedy strikes as 18-year-old Marietta man dies in crash. Jeremy Heiss was killed Friday night when his Toyota Camry veered off Blue Knob Road and struck a tree in Washington County, Ohio. Emergency responders transported Heiss to Marietta Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed he was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, and neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected factors. The crash, which occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m., remains under investigation by authorities.
🍽️ Over 1,000 foodies devoured local flavors at Taste of Parkersburg. The annual downtown festival transformed Bicentennial Park into a culinary playground featuring dishes from 12 local eateries alongside regional wineries and breweries. This year introduced cashless payments and reserved seating options, enhancing the experience that recently earned recognition as USA Today's #2 City Food Festival. All proceeds support Downtown PKB's revitalization efforts, with organizers highlighting the event's mission to introduce visitors to new local dining experiences. More than 100 volunteers helped create the community celebration that showcases the Mid-Ohio Valley's growing food scene.
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Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
-Psalm 55:22
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