Marshall Memo: Setting the Levy; Happenings in Moundsville; and STEM
Several Moundsville programs were outlined by City Manager Rick Healy at this past Wednesday’s council meeting. Notification was received that the second submission for a Land & Water Park Grant for Riverfront Park was approved. This will cover the basketball/pickleball court, some fitness stations, and renovation to shelter and restrooms. Projects costs will be $116,000.
Healy said that the ribbon cutting for the Renner Behavioral Program, a WVU Medicine facility, would be held this week. The location is in a former Teletech building. Healy reminded council members that the OnTrac Experts site visit will be April 24.
The Storm Department will be sponsoring a litter clean up from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday. The Todd Hager Litter Clean Up will concentrate on DOT Drive and surrounding area.
The City Manager reminded council members that there are openings on the Building Commission and Historic Landmarks.
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The Marshall County Commission met Tuesday, passing the 2025 levy rates. The levy rates by class are: Class 1 $11.13; Class 2 $22.26; and Classes 3 and 4, $44.52. The commissioners added that Marshall County still has one of the lowest levy eates in the State.
The commission also signed proclamations for National Crime Victim’s Rights Week, which is April 21-27; National Animal Control and Care Appreciation Week (April 14-20); and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 14-20).
The Proclamation for National Crime Victim’s Right Week reads: “Whereas currently in the United States, there are millions of victims and survivors of crime whose physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual needs are entitled to the attention and support of individuals and communities across the United States.
“Whereas the County of Marshall with collaborative efforts of criminal and juvenile justice professionals, victim service providers, public policy makers, and allied professionals, have helped enhance public safety and victim awareness.
“Whereas the Marshall County Court Commission has long supported these collaborative efforts of criminal and juvenile justice professionals has long supported these efforts of criminal and juvenile justice professionals, policy makers, victim service providers, and allied professionals who support and care for victims of crime.
“Whereas crime victims have the right to receive advocacy, support, assistance and help with physical, emotional, and financial impact of crime.
“Whereas they County of Marshall acknowledges the suffering and the courage of crimes victims and witnesses as they begin their path to healing.
“Whereas in 2024 the week of April 21 through April 27 is dedicated as the national observance during which crime victims’ and survivors’ rights, needs, and services will be recognized.
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The half-way mark on the construction the Marshall County Health Department was reached this past week when the roof was placed on the building.
When the building is complete, it will consist of 16,400 square feet covering two floors and a finished basement
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The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley in partnership with Southwestern Energy recently awarded grants to five Marshall Elementary Schools for classroom STE projects.
The schools and their amounts are: Center McMechen Elementary. ($306), Central Elementary ($1,000), Hilltop Elementary ($1,000), Sherrard Middle ($1,000), and Washington Lands Elementary ($970).
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The Cameron Dragon Band members will hold a Craft Fair from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m, on April 27 in the CHS Main Gym.