Two events will be taking place today Saturday in Marshall County: the MEDC Harvest MarketFest at the former West Virginia Penitentiary and Archaeology Day at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex.

At the Harvest MarketFest, which runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., there will be more than 60 vendors who will display a number of items such as crafts, baked goods and candy. There also will be an outdoor pumpkin patch, auctions, and food from Alexander’s on 7th.

This event is being sponsored by the Moundsville Economic Development Council.

Archaeology Day will feature behind-the-scenes tours of the research facility; Glint knapping, a display by Robert and Jaynetta Walden; Atlatl by Lori and Andy Majorsky of the World Atlatl Association; Water screening demonstration by archaeologists Amanda Valko and Brian Fritz; a scavenger hunt; displays and hands-on activities for the entire family.

Also, there will be a lecture at 2 p.m., titled: “How I Became an Archaeologist” by Archaeologist Amanda Valko.

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The Fall Festival originally scheduled for today at Grand Vue Park has been canceled due to possible inclement weather.

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While there will be two events this Saturday, next Saturday, Oct. 8, there will be at least four events in the area.

These being a “Concert in the Round” at the Strand Theatre, a Second Saturday Film at the Grave Creek Archaeological Complex, StarWatch with the SMART Centre at Grand Vue Park, and a benefit women’s softball tournament at the Moundsville East End Fields.

The event at the Strand Theatre will feature live music by Eli Lambie. It will be different than most typical concerts as Lambie and some of those in attendance will be sitting on the stage. Tickets for this event will be available at StrandTheatreWV.com

The films at the Grave Creek Mound will be at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. There titles being “Vampire Legend” and “The Woman in the Iron Coffin.” These are free and open to the public.

As to the coed softball game, it will be the second such event to be held to raise funds for Stephanie’s All-Stars. Created in memory of the late Stephanie Phillips Eddy, the foundation provides funding for sporting equipment at no charge to Marshall County children in need.

Family and friends of Stephanie created the foundation a year ago, and it enables students, coaches, and parents to apply through the website, and receive a gift card to the Moundsville Dunham’s Sports. Stephanie’s mother, Denise Phillips, said the foundation provides assistance to any Marshall County child.

Cassanora Mangino has arranged for the eight teams to play. In addition to the entry fee, there will be other fundraisers. There will be no charge to attend the game, although anyone wishing to make a donation at the game may do so.

The games will start at 9 a.m., and conclude around 3 p.m.

Stephanie was an outstanding softball pitcher for John Marshall High School, in fact she pitched in the state tournament her senior year, 2007.

After graduating from JMHS she went to West Liberty University and graduated from there in 2011.

After graduating from WLU, she was a nurse at the WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown.

This past Saturday there was a ribbon cutting ceremony called “Hope’s New Home” which took place in Morgantown with one of the 150 rooms reading, “Window of Hope” in Stephanie’s honor.

A number of WVU and state officials were on hand along with Stephanie’s parents, Denny and Denise Phillips, her grandparents, Norman and Barbara Vilkoski, and her uncle and aunt, Doug and Maura Vilkoski.

By the way, the first letters in Stephanie’s All-Stars, are the first letter of the three Phillips sisters, Stephanie, Anna and Sarah.

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Marshall County Schools will have a new Director of Transportation as of Jan. 2.

Jody Korn, who is currently employed in driver training, will be replacing Harry Midcap who is resigning in December.

Also, at this past Tuesday’s board meeting, Daniel G. Wilson submitted his resignation effective Oct. 12, and will become assistant principal at Braxton County High School.

Other personnel matters being:

– Advisers–Edward W. Gorby–Bowling Advisor–at John Marshall High; and Danielle P. King-Vocational Advisor, Moundsville Middle School.

– Aides–Stacie L. Lemmon from ECCAT, Sand Hill Elementary School to Kindergarten Aide (ECCAT), Center McMechen/County/Itinerant; Randi Jo Chavanak from special education aide/Autism mentor, Center Elementary/County/Itinerant to Special Needs Pre-K Aide/Austism Mentor, Center McMechen/County/Itinerant.

– Bus Operators–Amy W. Hayes from Bus Operator, Route 31-17 Sand Hill to Bus Operator, Route 50-20 Dry Ridge/Route 891 and 250; Anthony W. Nulph from Bus Operator, Route 27-16 Sand Hill to Bus Operator, Route 99-17 Cameron/Moundsville. Paula J. Carmichael, Bus Safety Team.

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The annual CEOS Pink event will take place from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 9 at the First Christian Church, 1200 Third St.

It is being sponsored by the Marshall Community Education Outreach Services, with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society.

The event will include a style show provided by Bonar Boutique with catering by the Guest House Restaurant.

Tickets will be $15 person and for additional information call Trish Weinschenker at 304-845-0290.

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The Marshall County School Strings Program will present its annual Fall Concert at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts.

The concert will feature middle and high school students dressed in festive costumes performing a variety of music including spooky seasonal selections.

The concert will be free; however, donations are accepted.

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A Book Talk will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library.

It will be a spiritual journey into ancient local history.

The book is “Tasach Speaks: Whisper from Grave Creek” by Michael Burk.

The talk will be followed by a question and answer session with the author.

Burk, a retired Marshall County educator, has previously released similar books.

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Although the Marshall County Health Department is no longer conducting COVID testing, the health department still provides COVID-19 vaccine clinics with walk-ins Monday through Friday during October, from 9-11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m.

Other clinics:

– Immunization Clinics on Mondays from 9-11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m.

– Call 304-845-7800 for information on PD (TB) skin testing, Family Planning, Breast and Cervical Screening, Pregnancy Testing Clinic, STD & HIV Testing Food Handlers Training, Person in Charge (PIC) Training.