Good morning, Meigs County. The power of passion is transforming our community in remarkable ways. Nearly 90 young athletes flocked to Parkersburg for a volleyball camp led by hometown heroes Richard and Tracy Summers, far exceeding the expected turnout. These Sistersville natives have created what coaches describe as "a well-oiled machine" where players like Tyler County's Kathryn Suter and Aliyah King are thriving in an environment built on enthusiasm and dedication.
Courage takes many forms across our region this week. Thirteen-year-old Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel continues defying his 2018 terminal cancer diagnosis as he prepares to join the Parkersburg Police Department as an honorary officer on September 12—adding to his impressive tally of over 1,000 law enforcement affiliations. Meanwhile, a proposed $325,000 park restroom facility has sparked debate at Athens City Council, where members question whether local contractors might offer more cost-effective solutions for the wheelchair-accessible, gender-neutral facility.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏐 Local volleyball camp exceeds expectations with nearly 90 participants. Coaches Richard and Tracy Summers, Sistersville natives with extensive volleyball experience, led the successful camp in Parkersburg. The program included a morning session for Parkersburg High School players and an afternoon camp for younger girls, drawing far more attendees than the expected 35-40. PHS coaches Fisher and Wise, who recently took over the volleyball program, praised the Summers as "a well-oiled machine" whose passion creates an environment where players thrive. Two Tyler County athletes, Kathryn Suter and Aliyah King, were highlighted for their enthusiasm and hard work during the training.
👮♂️ Cancer-stricken teen defies death sentence to join 1,000+ police departments. Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, 13, will become an honorary member of the Parkersburg Police Department on September 12 despite being given just five months to live after his 2018 brain and spinal cancer diagnosis. Having endured 13 brain surgeries, DJ has made it his mission to be sworn in by as many law enforcement agencies as possible. His journey, inspired by watching his military father interact with officers, has taken him to departments across America and internationally. Chief Matthew Board called DJ's story a testament to "courage, resilience and a heart for service."
🚽 Athens councilmember calls $325,000 park restroom price "outrageous." The proposed 520-square-foot prefabricated facility for West State Street ball fields would cost approximately $625 per square foot, prompting Councilmember Alan Swank to question why local contractors couldn't build it instead. City officials defended the commercial-grade structure, explaining previous attempts to find contractors failed and that the gender-neutral design prioritizes accessibility with changing tables and wheelchair access. Mayor Steve Patterson warned delaying the project would likely increase costs significantly due to federal tariff wars. The funding ordinance faces its second reading at next week's council meeting.
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
-Galatians 5:22-23
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