Good morning, Meigs County. Leadership transitions often reveal the impact one person can make, as evidenced by Lynn Reins' remarkable five-year tenure at the Parkersburg Boys & Girls Club. Under her guidance, daily attendance soared by over 300% and transportation options expanded sixfold—transforming countless young lives before her upcoming move to Minnesota. Her legacy reminds us that behind every thriving organization stands someone who once dared to dream bigger.
Art and opportunity abound throughout our region this week. A clever optical illusion along the Ohio River Trail creates the striking impression of a brick-paddling rower, while over 300 student organizations transformed Ohio University's College Green into a bustling marketplace of possibilities on Sunday. From academic clubs to recreational kickboxing, these connections offer students the chance to continue hometown passions or discover entirely new ones in an environment where friendships form as naturally as autumn leaves will soon begin to fall.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
👋 Parkersburg Boys & Girls Club CEO departs for Minnesota leadership role. Lynn Reins will become CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland in Duluth at September's end after five successful years in West Virginia. Under her leadership, the Parkersburg organization increased daily attendance by over 300%, opened two new sites, expanded transportation options by 600%, and secured $750,000 for outdoor improvements. The board has launched a nationwide search for her replacement, with Reins expressing both excitement for her future and pride in her team's accomplishments.
🎨 Optical illusion transforms rower into brick-paddling athlete. A mural at Parkersburg High School boathouse creates a striking visual effect where a painted rower appears to navigate atop stacked bricks along the Ohio River Trail. The artistic juxtaposition was captured in a photo by Art Smith and featured in the News and Sentinel. Local residents with beautiful Mid-Ohio Valley photos are encouraged to submit their work for possible publication. The newspaper also showcases additional local photography on their Instagram account.
🎓 Ohio University's involvement fair connects students with their passions. Over 300 student organizations gathered on College Green Sunday, offering Bobcats opportunities to explore academic clubs, student media, and special interest groups. For freshmen, the fair provides a chance to find like-minded peers and make new friends in a comfortable setting. Organizations range from recreational activities like rugby and kickboxing to academic societies and volunteer opportunities that help students continue passions from home. Students who missed the fair can find organizations on Bobcat Connect, though many prefer the in-person interaction the fair provides.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Expansive log cabin cattle operation: Priced at $729,900, this 116-acre cattle farm in Meigs County offers a 2004 log cabin, extensive high-tensile fencing, and a mature walnut timber stand ready for harvest. The turnkey operation includes multiple water sources and 3,100 feet of road frontage.
Triple Income Property Goldmine: Priced at $159,900, this investment opportunity in Rutland, Ohio features three rental units on .55 acres: a 3-bedroom two-story home, a 2-bedroom one-story home, and a 3-bedroom manufactured home, all with separate utilities.
Rustic retreat with acreage: Priced at $399,900, this 20.1-acre Meigs County property features a 1,400-square-foot log cabin with two bedrooms, large stone fireplace, and a hunting cabin, plus 16 acres of woods and a small pond.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
-2 Timothy 1:7
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