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More Flood Relief, Pokemon Go and Beating the Heat

Backpacks for Good

A local mother and son are looking to make the school year bright for students in southern West Virginia. Lee Ann Mileto and her son are assembling backpacks in their home to assist flood relief efforts. Mileto can be reached at 304-312-4219 for information on how to participate. They’ve set an ambitious goal of assembling 1,000 bags for those in need.

Picking up the Pieces

Speaking of last month’s devastating flooding, the Most Rev. Michael J. Bransfield, bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, visited flood-devastated Richwood, W.Va., last week to see the progress of recovery in the town.

“To actually see the places where this terrible flooding took place in West Virginia is to begin to understand how much suffering has gone on amongst our people,” Bransfield said. “They have been through a horrible disaster, and their spirit is a great example to all of us.”

This was the bishop’s second visit to an area recovering from the floods. On July 2, he visited White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., where he celebrated Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Parish.

No Link Cables Required

While events such as the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival might bring huge crowds to Wheeling’s Heritage Port on the weekends, locals young and old have flocked to the riverfront throughout the week for some socialization bonuses. Dozens of people can be found when the sun gets low pitching chairs and sitting on the wall, phones in hand — the spot with numerous historical markers near the playground has become a Pokemon Go hotspot.

Parents have followed their kids’ example and joined in as well, meaning the riverfront is never without at least a few hopefuls trying to luck out and find the rare ones. Just be careful standing around on the trails — the bicyclists have eggs to hatch, after all.

Seven Inches from the Midday Sun

With temperatures tiptoeing close to 100 degrees in the sun, many residents are finding respite from the heat wherever they can find it. Even in direct sunlight in the early evening, municipal pools are keeping high attendance even approaching closing time, as temperatures stay above 80 even with the sun setting. Inflatable pools have sprung up around North Benwood and South Wheeling, for those residents seeking to dodge the oppressive heat and humidity while also missing the crowds.

As with every summer, some police report have detailed reports of dogs left outside without shade and in cars with the windows up. Take care of the pets when trying to beat the heat, too — a Moundsville police report came in recently where the caller had some very choice words for one trucker whose dog spent a little too long in the parking lot.

Support for the Arts

Bordas & Bordas Attorneys and the Moundsville Pharmacy have both pitched in to help “Grease” take off in Moundsville with $1,000 sponsorships. The Strand Theatre will present the classic musical Friday, Saturday and July 31.

A Change of Scenery

Cristo Rey High School students from around the country have traveled to the Wheeling Jesuit University campus for a summer academy designed to better prepare them for college.

For the second summer, WJU welcomed more than 80 high school seniors to its Jesuit Strong Summer Academy. The program, designed specifically for Cristo Rey high school students, gives each student a glimpse into college life by offering them two courses, social activities in the community, service learning, guest lectures and reflection on their experiences.

During the two weeks, students from Cristo Rey schools in Baltimore, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Manhattan, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and Waukegan, Ill. attended the summer academy.

For many of the participants, Wheeling is a very different setting from the urban environments in which they are accustomed.

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