Good morning, Meigs County. From public funds to public service, our region's headlines reveal a striking contrast this week. While former Nelsonville clerk Jessica Mount faces felony charges for allegedly pocketing $5,000 in city payments, a remarkable group of 76 young volunteers is demonstrating the power of integrity through Brothers' Keeper. This youth service program just marked its 25th anniversary by completing 40 community projects in West Virginia—building ramps, repairing homes, and literally constructing hope with "hammer and nails."
Meanwhile, retail revival is transforming Parkersburg's landscape as the former Kmart building finds new purpose as Green's Supply Depot. The 72,000-square-foot outdoor superstore opens July 1 with music, food trucks, and family activities. This expansion represents the latest chapter for the Green family business that began modestly in 1963 as a feed store and now spans multiple locations—proving that in our region, even empty storefronts can become symbols of growth and renewal.
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💰 Former Nelsonville clerk indicted for stealing $5,000 in city funds. Jessica Mount faces felony theft charges after allegedly pocketing cash payments that were never deposited into city accounts. The Ohio Auditor's Special Investigation Unit launched an inquiry following a complaint in April 2023. This isn't Mount's first legal trouble—she previously pled guilty to unauthorized use of a law enforcement database in March 2023. Mount is scheduled for arraignment in Athens County Court on July 9.
🙏 Teen volunteers transform lives through 25 years of service. Brothers' Keeper celebrated its 25th anniversary with 76 young people traveling to West Virginia to complete 40 community projects for those in need. The program follows a simple rule: addressing needs, not wants—building ramps, repairing homes, and helping veterans through hands-on work. For Parchment Valley Director Peter Coffey, this has been "the most rewarding ministry" he's experienced, with both volunteers and recipients expressing profound gratitude. As one volunteer put it, they're "sharing the Gospel with hammer and nails," while creating life-changing impacts throughout Jackson County.
🏪 Old Kmart transforms into massive outdoor supply superstore in Parkersburg. Green's Supply Depot will celebrate its grand opening on July 1 at the former Kmart location on Division Street, offering 72,000 square feet of outdoor equipment, hunting gear, and home supplies. The celebration will feature music, food trucks, giveaways, and family activities like bounce houses. This marks the latest expansion for Green's, a family business that began in 1963 as a feed and seed store in Charleston and now operates multiple locations across the tri-state area. The company plans further expansion of its diverse retail portfolio that includes equipment, powersports, and outdoor recreation stores.
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
-Romans 8:28
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