Seventeen Marshall County organizations have received funds through the Marshall County Commission’s Community Development program.

The commission earmarks $60,000 yearly and then has a nine-person committee review the requests. This year’s requests were made by 21 agencies, with 17 receiving funding.

This year there were four $5,500 awardees: the cities of Benwood, Glen Dale, McMechen and Moundsville.

Other receiving funds and the amount are:

Big Run Community Association, Bowman Ridge Community, Graysville Community, Limestone Community, Mount Olivet Community Park and Marshall County Concerned Citizen Association, and Dallas Community Center, all receiving $4,000. American Legion Baseball and Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard, Inc., all $3,000. McCreary Cemetery, $2,000; American Legion Post No. 18, $1,500; Glen Dale Baseball/Softball, $1,000; and Knights of Columbus, $500.

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Moundsville City Council members were pleased at this past Tuesday’s meeting to learn that the paving bids were lower than had been estimated, and as a result the bid submitted by Moundsville’s Klug Brothers was accepted.

The Klug bid was $535,483.98.

The bid was for seven streets, however, since the bid was lower than anticipated, city council at a later date may give approval to two other streets.

The streets approved at the present time are 4th Street, from Grant Avenue to Railroad Avenue; South Highland Avenue from Jackson Street to Harmony Drive Entry; Park Street from Linden Avenue to Walnut Avenue; Reservoir Road from Highland to Turn; Baker Avenue from 5th Street to 6th Street (including the 6th intersection); 2nd Street from Elm Avenue to Pine Avenue; and Poplar Avenue to 2nd Street and 4th to 7th.

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Moundsville City Manager Rick Healy announced that the previously postponed Watershed Cleanup Day had been rescheduled for Saturday (today).

The area selected for cleanup is Little Grave Creek behind the Walmart Plaza, with volunteers to report to the Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot where instructions, safety equipment and trash bags will be provided.

The cleanup will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and will take place rain or shine. The cleanup effort is being sponsored by the Moundsville Stormwater Board, the city of Moundsville, the West Virginia Extension Office, and the Marshall County FRN.

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Among other announcements made by Healy to city council were that he and police chief Thomas Mitchell had discussed different ways to attract individuals to take police examinations, this after 10 applicants had signed up to take the examination on May 13, but nine did not show. “I was highly disappointed especially with the recent pay increases for police.”

Healy also pointed out to council members that this week summer help applicants were being interviewed.

Also, Building Inspector Administrative Tech Danielle Harmon would begin work on May 30, and that she would be at the June 6 council meeting.

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In other city council matters council members approved the following:

Approved a resolution authorizing Healy to renew employee Health Insurance with the Health Insurance Co.

Approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Principal Life Insurance Co. for employee dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

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Hilltop Elementary Kindergarten student Ryler Roberts won the 16th annual SMART529 “When I Grow Up” essay contest in the K-1 age group in Region V.

The contest encouraged students to submit in 100 words or fewer, an essay that explained what career they want to have when they get older.

Roberts was awarded $500, which was invested into a SMART529 college savings account, for his essay about owning a local grocery store, Mega Mart, when he is older.

Hilltop Elementary School also received a $500 check in Roberts’ honor.

Robert’s award winning essay states:

“When I grow up, I want to be a grocery store owner because I think that would be a fun job! I will name it Mega Mart. It will be really big! A garden will be attached to my store. I will sell fresh fruits and vegetables, I will have a toy section for kids and coffee for grown-ups. It will have a gas station and car deliveries, too. My community will have healthy food and a fun place to shop. I am excited to organize the shelves and hire many employees. I cannot wait to own a grocery store!”

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The Marshall County Senior Citizen’s Center has a new handicapped accessible van which was purchased for the Center by the Marshall County Commission.

The Senior Center provides transportation to Marshall County residents age 60 and older for medical appointments, grocery shopping and beauty shops.

Transportation is also provided for medical appointments in the Wheeling area.

For those wishing additional information dealing with the Center they can call 304-845-8200.

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Starting Wednesday the Marshall County Board of Education office hours will be 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., through the summer months.

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The Marshall County Courthouse front has taken on a new look in the past week.

One of the biggest undertakings being that of the size of the four pillars which are 36 feet, 2 inches.

The entrance is to be 18 feet from ground level.

Another change will be that of the entrance/exit as instead of one door, there will separate doors.