Good morning, Meigs County. After years of bumpy rides and frustrated drivers, Belpre's Lee Street is finally getting its much-needed makeover this week. McKee Paving LLC has begun the grinding process, with actual repaving scheduled to start today—weather permitting. The $100,000 project represents a significant investment from the city's general fund after grant efforts fell short, proving that persistence eventually pays off for long-awaited community improvements.
Meanwhile, the historic Smoot Theatre is alive with the sounds of yesteryear as 47 young performers breathe new life into vaudeville traditions at the 35th annual Camp Vaudeville. As these talented kids prepare for Saturday's performance, another celebration of endurance is taking place across town—Kevin and Cynthia Schwendeman's golden wedding anniversary. Their 50-year journey, celebrated with three generations of family, reminds us that whether it's roads, theatrical traditions, or marriages, the best things in our community are built to last.
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🚧 Belpre's Lee Street finally gets long-awaited makeover this week. McKee Paving LLC began grinding the pavement on Tuesday and plans to start the actual repaving today, though rain could delay the project. Mayor Susan Abdella estimates the repairs will cost the city around $100,000, funded from the general city fund after failing to secure state grants. Traffic will need to reroute while construction is active on the street that has needed repairs for years.
🎭 Children bring vaudeville back to life at historic Smoot Theatre. Forty-seven young performers are participating in the 35th annual Camp Vaudeville in Parkersburg, learning dance, music, and theatrical techniques. The week-long camp culminates in a Saturday performance showcasing the history of vaudeville composers through songs and jokes. Many campers return year after year, forming lasting friendships while preserving this classic art form that dates back to the theatre's 1926 origins. Next year's program will celebrate the Smoot Theatre's centennial anniversary.
💍 Golden love story shines bright for the Schwendemans. Kevin and Cynthia Schwendeman celebrated their remarkable 50th wedding anniversary on June 21 with a special family dinner. Their children Ryann Jewett and Brandon Schwendeman joined the celebration, along with their spouses and the couple's grandchildren Mayya, Nathan, and Brooklynn. The milestone event brought together three generations of family members to honor five decades of marriage. A family photo captured the joyous occasion, with Kevin even holding what appears to be the family pet, Winnie.
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Historic fixer-upper awaits revival: Cash-only single-family home listed at $104,900 needs some TLC but brims with potential. Built in 1880, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom property is available through Hubzu auction ending July 2025.
Rural paradise acres galore: Priced at $650,000, this "House on Blueberry Hill" offers country living with three bedrooms, multiple porches, outbuildings, and two ponds on 87 acres of rural paradise near Athens and Ohio University.
Spacious country haven near Pageville: For $169,000, this home offers a cozy, well-maintained interior on 6+ acres featuring open pasture, a wooded stream corner, existing gardens, and a workshop—all just outside Pageville with easy highway access to surrounding cities.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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