Good morning, Meigs County. Defying medical odds and capturing hearts across the nation, 13-year-old Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel continues his remarkable journey from terminal diagnosis to honorary officer in over 1,000 law enforcement agencies. Our community will welcome this brave cancer fighter on September 12 with a special swearing-in ceremony at City Park's Bandshell, followed by a celebratory concert featuring The Chris Darlington Band that evening.
The spirit of community shines through in other local happenings as well. Jackson County's pie contest transformed delicious desserts into an impressive $7,310 for community projects, with Julye Knox's Loudonna Watkins Onion pie claiming top honors. Meanwhile, Wood County's courthouse saw a flurry of legal activity, processing numerous cases ranging from shoplifting to traffic violations, with magistrates determining appropriate bonds and conditions for defendants facing various charges.
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🎵 Brave 13-year-old cancer fighter becomes honorary police officer. Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, who has battled brain and spinal cancer since 2018, will be sworn in by the Parkersburg Police Department on September 12. Despite being given just five months to live at diagnosis, DJ has defied odds and joined over 1,000 law enforcement agencies worldwide. The community will celebrate with a swearing-in ceremony at 11 a.m. at City Park's Bandshell, followed by a free concert featuring The Chris Darlington Band at Point Park Amphitheatre at 7 p.m.
⚖️ Wood County court handles flurry of criminal cases in one day. Magistrate Court processed numerous arraignments and pleas on May 27, with charges ranging from shoplifting to drug possession. Several defendants were released on personal recognizance bonds, including individuals charged with controlled substance possession who received $1,000 bonds. Domestic battery suspects faced stricter conditions, with one defendant held on a $3,000 surety bond. Traffic violations were also addressed, with defendants pleading guilty to offenses like speeding and operating vehicles without proper documentation.
🥧 Pie contest raises $7,310 for Jackson County community projects. The event brought together 17 adult and 2 youth bakers who submitted 29 pies for judging. Julye Knox claimed the grand champion title with her Loudonna Watkins Onion pie, while Josie Farris won the youth division with a Peach Crumb pie. After judging, all pies were auctioned off to generous community members who showed incredible support. The Jackson County Extension CEOS members expressed gratitude to all bakers, volunteers, and supporters who made the successful fundraiser possible.
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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
-1 Corinthians 13:4-5
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