Good morning, Meigs County. After 30 years of answering phones, guiding lost students, and likely knowing everyone's birthday by heart, former school secretary Betty Bailey has received one of St. Marys High School's highest honors. The 1955 graduate was celebrated as this year's distinguished alumnus during weekend festivities, highlighting how the backbone of our schools often comes from those working behind the scenes rather than in front of the chalkboard.
From the heartwarming to the head-scratching, our local police blotter reads like a small-town sitcom script this week, featuring everything from a lost elderly driver to the mysterious case of abandoned methamphetamine at McDonald's (which officers humorously offered to return to its rightful owner). Meanwhile, Parkersburg residents may notice changes to their garbage collection as the city grapples with recycling service disruptions and potential fee increases amid staffing challenges and compensation debates.
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🏫 Longtime school secretary Betty Bailey honored as St. Marys Alumnus. The 1955 graduate of St. Marys High School received the prestigious recognition during alumni weekend activities on Saturday. Bailey dedicated 30 years of service as school secretary from 1970 to 2000 before her retirement. The celebration took place in St. Marys as part of the annual alumni gathering that brings together generations of graduates. Her selection highlights the important contributions of staff members to school communities.
🚨 Small-town police blotter reveals quirky community incidents. The Athens County Sheriff's Office responded to various minor situations including an elderly driver who got lost on Route 50 and was safely escorted home. Deputies investigated reports ranging from suspicious bikers near a vehicle with a gas spill to a plastic bag containing suspected methamphetamine found at McDonald's. Other calls included complaints about a door-to-door worker (who turned out to be a utility company employee), a missing child report, and someone concerned about people talking on their security cameras. The sheriff's office humorously noted they would return the drug baggie to anyone with proof of ownership.
🗑️ Parkersburg faces garbage crisis as recycling pickups halt. The city's Sanitation Department is under scrutiny as Personnel and Public Works committees schedule a joint meeting for Wednesday. Officials are reevaluating services amid staffing shortages and calls for increased worker pay beyond the planned $2-per-hour raise. City Manager Joyce noted Parkersburg offers unusually generous bulky waste collection compared to other haulers. Meanwhile, council will consider an ordinance to increase monthly sanitation fees at Tuesday's meeting.
🌸 Meigs Foundation Garden Gala
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Join the Meigs County Foundation for an evening of food and fellowship! Happy hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar, then at 6:30 p.m. enjoy dinner and dancing with live music.
RSVP by May 30th: https://bit.ly/Meigs2025
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The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
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