Good morning, Meigs County. The sports world has lost a true champion of character with the passing of Dave Manzo at 66. The Parkersburg native's remarkable 28-year coaching career at Lake Worth High School in Florida, coupled with his service at Parkersburg Catholic, left an indelible mark across two states. His journey from standout quarterback to beloved mentor earned him multiple Coach of the Year honors and a place in the MOV Hall of Fame—proving some legacies transcend state lines.
Meanwhile, tensions are mounting on multiple fronts as OU professor Thomas Hayes returns from Israeli detention only to be removed from teaching duties, allegedly for policy violations during his absence. Closer to home, Parkersburg's mayor has reached his breaking point with West Virginia's highway division, leading to a unanimous council resolution demanding better maintenance of roads within city limits. The frustration is palpable as Joyce noted, "we can't afford to do our work and their work"—a sentiment many residents facing drainage issues likely share.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏆 Beloved coach Dave Manzo leaves lasting legacy in two states. The 66-year-old Parkersburg native passed away on October 7 after battling cancer, concluding a remarkable career as both athlete and mentor. A standout high school quarterback and baseball player, Manzo transitioned to coaching, spending 28 years at Lake Worth High School in Florida while also serving at Parkersburg Catholic. His distinguished career earned him multiple Coach of the Year honors and induction into the MOV Hall of Fame, touching countless lives across generations in West Virginia and Florida.
🚢 OU professor removed from teaching after Israeli prison detention. Thomas Hayes, an associate professor in the School of Film, was taken off his editing course immediately after returning from captivity. Israeli forces had detained Hayes after seizing a humanitarian aid boat headed to Gaza in international waters. The university claims Hayes violated policy by providing students with online lectures during his absence without proper approval. Hayes believes the administration's swift action, decided while he was still imprisoned, was meant to limit his contact with students.
🛣️ Mayor Joyce is fed up with West Virginia's highway division. At Tuesday's Parkersburg City Council meeting, Joyce voiced frustrations about the state agency's poor maintenance of roads and infrastructure within city limits. The council unanimously approved a resolution calling for improvements to mowing, weed control, traffic signal repairs, and stormwater drainage issues. Joyce emphasized that while the city sometimes handles repairs out of necessity, "we can't afford to do our work and their work." Residents also expressed concerns about drainage problems causing water backups in south Parkersburg.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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