🌱 How much of this record fundraiser will shape Belpre’s new hospital?

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In today's newsletter:

• How much of this record fundraiser will shape Belpre’s new hospital?
• Which Belpre standout just earned All-Ohio football recognition?

Also on today's calendar: Public Meeting on Injection Wells and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A.M. flurries; cloudy, colder, with a high of 33 and low of 27 degrees.
• Friday: Cold with snow, 1-3", temps: high: 35, low: 28.
• Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 34 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Memorial Health Foundation raises record amount on Giving Tuesday (athensmessenger.com) — A regional Giving Tuesday campaign just brought in over $600,000 for Memorial Health Foundation, and part of that money is earmarked for building the new Women and Children’s Hospital in Belpre. The record-breaking fundraiser also supports dozens of patient-focused programs and other hospital projects across Ohio and West Virginia, aiming to strengthen local, independent health care.
   

• Six players from Fort Fyre and Waterford earn All-Ohio Honors (wtap.com) — Belpre junior receiver-tight end Malakai Ensor has earned All-Ohio honorable mention, putting a local Golden Eagle on the statewide football stage. The piece also details how nearby Fort Frye, Waterford, Eastern, and other regional programs stacked up across the Division VI and VII All-Ohio teams, offering a full look at which Mid-Ohio Valley athletes were recognized.
   

📸 Around Belpre

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belpre

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Public Meeting on Injection Wells
  Washington State College of Ohio, 710 Colegate Dr, Marietta, OH, 45750, Auditorium,
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• A Country Christmas Dinner Show
  Ohio Valley Opry , 1944 Washington Blvd , Belpre
  6:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• Solstice Mini Retreat
  Life Balance Healing , 200 Putnam St , Marietta
  1:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Toddler Time - Belpre
  Washington County Public Library - Belpre Branch , 2012 Washington Blvd , Belpre
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Coolville Crafternoons: Melted Crayon Ornament
  Coolville Public Library , 26401 Main St , Coolville
  2:00 pm
• BAH- MACC Open House
  Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce , 100 Front St. Suite 200 , Marietta
  4:30 pm
• Victorian Christmas Workshop: Live Greenery Centerpieces — The Castle
  The Castle Historic House Museum , 418 4th St , Marietta
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Legislative Luncheon
  Marietta Country Club , 705 Pike St. , Marietta
  12:00 pm
• Homeschool Hour
  Coolville Public Library , 26401 Main St , Coolville
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Breakfast with Santa
  The Galley , 203 2nd St , Marietta
  9:00 am
• Ohio Valley Opry Christmas Open House
  Ohio Valley Opry , 1944 Washington Blvd , Belpre
  10:00 am
• The Castle’s Christmas Tea & Tour — The Castle
  The Castle Historic House Museum , 418 4th St , Marietta
  12:00 pm
• Santa House — Marietta Main Street
  Marietta Main Street , 241 Front St Suite 9 , Marietta
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Belpre. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Vincent

• Tough going on offense as Frontier falls to Shadyside, 48-31 (mariettatimes.com)

Marietta

• Student Athlete of the Week: Trey Hawkins (wtap.com)
• News 9 Dec 2025 (washingtoncountysheriff.org)
• Randy Travis & Co. Extend His 'More Life Tour' Into 2026 (broadwayworld.com)

Beverly

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