The Marshall County Family Resource Network will hold its general membership meeting online at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. Meetings are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of the first month of each quarter. This is a great way to learn about activities and programs going on in the community.

Please reach out to the FRN at 304-845-3300 for a meeting link.

Currently, the FRN is in the process of completing annual updates to its Resource Guide. If your organization is currently listed in the guide, please review the name, phone number, and service category to make sure the information is still accurate. If you would like your organization to be included, please contact FRN at 304-845-3300 or email mcfrn.director@gmail.com.

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The Northern Panhandle Continuum of Care is looking for volunteers for the annual “Point in Time Count” which will be taking place at 8 a.m. Jan 28.

The Point in Time Count helps determine federal funding to address homelessness in the area and the data collected also helps with local programming and planning.

Signs up are due by Jan. 15 and a required Zoom training that must be completed on Jan. 13 or Jan. 16.

Please contact Planning Committee Chair, Maryanne Capp at Maryannecapp@hotmail.com for additional information.

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The 19th annual Business and Health Expo will be held on Feb. 28 and March 1 at the Moundsville Center at the Former West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville. This event features approximately 90 business and a crowd of more than 2,500 people for the two-day span. The Chamber of Commerce offers three levels of sponsorships for those looking to maximize their exposure. Call the Chamber at (304)845-2773 to secure your spot.

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The Moundsville Healthcare Center will be hosting a blood drive in support of National Blood Donation Month from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Jan. 31 at their location at 2200 Floral St. The goal for the event is 18 units of blood. Prizes and refreshments will be available. Contact Samantha at 304-238-6666 for details or to schedule a donation time. To learn more about the blood donation process visit redcrossblood.org for more information.

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During the City Council Meeting on Jan. 7, City Manager Rick Healy gave his report which included many updates. The Jefferson Avenue Extension is getting the much needed replacement on the Parrs Run Bridge, and it was determined that a temporary pedestrian walkway was not included in the plans of the project. After reaching out to the Interim Director of District 6, it was noted that there are three options for pedestrian detours; however, the distance of these detours range from 1.19 to 1.91 miles, depending on the route chosen. Temporary foot bridges could be an option but this may cause permitting issues. Healy said he will continue to follow up with this issue.

The bid advertisement is being prepared for the four properties under the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) demo grant program. The asbestos testing has been returned to the Dilapidated Properties Program. So after much waiting these projects are ready to go.

Regarding the new Municipal Building, a progress meeting was held on Jan. 7 with updates from the general contractor. The garage doors will be installed over the next two weeks. A second temporary electric line to power four temporary furnaces is being installed. The scaffolding has been delivered and will be set up soon. The substantial completion date has been moved to Oct. 31. This includes all of the contracted work, and any re-work.