Things have changed! After nearly 89 years in Marshall County, I have moved to another West Virginia county–Putnam. The move was delayed a month due to a couple of mishaps. I spent some two months at the Moundsville Heath Care Center to regain my mobility. The facility has been a part of Moundsville for 45 years. It has a 125 resident capacity and since it operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year it has a large number of employees. There are those who need long-term care while others stay on a short-term basis for physical rehabilitation.

Those recovering from surgery, such as myself, saw the rehabilitation programs on a daily basis. In addition to therapy, others come for physical and occupational therapy after stoke, injury, or other acute or chronic conditions. The staff are very nice and helpful.

The facility also allows for family to bring a person’s pet by for visits. My niece, daughter, and, son-in-law brought my dog to my room several times. The food was good and sometimes in the evening we had ice cream or pizza. They also have activities as well as weekly church services. A special thanks goes out to the nurses and certificated nursing assistants on the 500 wing who made my stay a pleasant one.

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Moundsville City Council has scheduled a special town hall meeting to discuss a potential bus levy. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Strand Theatre. The Ohio Valley Regional Transit Authority has instituted a trial service to Moundsville and is considering a permanent multi-stop service that would require a levy to continue. Information will soon be available concerning the route, trip costs, and levy amounts proposed.

Representatives from OVRTA, the Marshall County Assessor’s Office and the city will be present. Council wants to hear from residents and business owners on the bus service proposal and potential levy. Everyone who wishes to speak will have an opportunity to do so. For more information contact the City Clerk’s Office at 304-845-3394.

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The Marshall County Emergency Services has moved into its new Moundsville Station. This was announced Tuesday at the Marshall County Commission meeting.

The commission approved Jim Wallace as new county security officer. He recently retired as deputy sheriff. The commissioners also approved Abby Mathis, Daniel Duill, Jacqueline Church and Emily Wellman as PT and EMT, and Lane Ferrell as PT Paramedic.

Also approved at the meeting was the adopting of the International Property Maintenance Code to be incorporated into the county’s Dilapidated Building Ordinance once updates are made. Contributions were approved to the Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard in the amount of $1,500 and to the Moundsville Historical Society for the World War II Event in the amount of $1,000.

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CASA for Children and the Marshall County WVU Extension Services are offering “How Not to Fall for a Jerk” — a workshop on healthy relationships. The workshop will be offered from 10 a.m. until noon Oct. 24 in the Kubec Room at the Benwood-McMechen Housing Authority Building. For registration and further information call 304-233-033 or contact executivedirector@wvcasaforchildren.com

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The Marshall Family Resource Network will once again partner with the Mountaineer Food Bank for a Mobile Food Pantry serving Marshall County residents. The pantry will held Sept. 21 at the Four Season Pool at 300 Mulberry Ave. in Moundsville, from 11a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Families are to drive up and receive a food box that will be placed in their vehicle. Each family will receive one box while supplies last.