Good morning, Meigs County. Experience never goes out of style—a fact being celebrated at the Fall Job and Resource Fair on September 30, where older workers are taking center stage during National Employ Older Workers Week. With over 350 local seniors affected by federal budget changes, this timely event connects valuable experience with employers ready to hire, from healthcare providers to government departments recognizing what seasoned professionals bring to the workplace.
Meanwhile, the skies are the limit for Ravenswood Middle School students pioneering one of just two aviation programs in West Virginia. These young aviators are already building aircraft and learning from Marshall University Flight School experts about careers that soar beyond traditional paths. And at Ohio University, faculty are rallying as contract negotiations progress slowly after 18 months of organizing, with concerns about working conditions and pay disparities that have dropped OU from second to eighth in faculty salary rankings among public universities.
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👵 Senior job fair opens doors for older workers in Parkersburg. The Fall Job and Resource Fair on September 30 will highlight National Employ Older Workers Week with special informational sessions for job seekers 55 and older. Over 350 local seniors have been impacted by federal budget changes that suspended stipends for training programs. The Workforce Development Board is urging employers to recognize the value older workers bring, including experience and professionalism. The fair will feature numerous employers actively hiring, including healthcare providers, staffing agencies, and government departments.
✈️ West Virginia middle schoolers pioneer aviation curriculum with Marshall experts. Ravenswood Middle School is one of just two schools statewide developing an eighth-grade aviation program, with teacher Hope Sharps leading the inaugural class. Marshall University Flight School instructors recently visited to demonstrate flight principles, wing designs, and drone technology while encouraging students to consider various aviation careers. Students have already built kites, gliders, and planes, learning valuable lessons from both successes and failures. The program, supported by multiple organizations, aims to expand aviation opportunities in Appalachia where one student noted there's "so much more" still to learn.
🏛️ Faculty union rallies amid slow contract negotiations with Ohio University. Nearly 18 months after filing to unionize, the United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU) has begun official bargaining with administration but faces delays and cancellations. Faculty representatives have proposed 13 articles but received responses to only two, highlighting ongoing frustrations with the pace of negotiations. UAOU members emphasized that improved faculty working conditions directly benefit student learning environments. The union is particularly concerned about addressing pay disparities, as OU has fallen from second to eighth in average faculty salary among public universities since the mid-1990s.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Historic fixer-upper near auction deadline: Looking for a fixer-upper? This 1880s home with 2 beds and 1 bath is listed at $104,900. The property requires cash only and is being sold through Hubzu auction ending September 2025.
Blank canvas awaits imagination: Priced at $85,000, this property listing lacks a description, leaving potential buyers to imagine their dream home on this blank canvas of possibilities.
Restored Rutland gem with outbuilding: Priced at $239,900, this charming Rutland home boasts restored wood floors, updated bathroom, freshly painted basement, new gutters, plus an old home and outbuilding on the property.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
-Joshua 1:9
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