An Emergency Drill will be held from 8 a.m. until noon June 4 at Moundsville Middle School. Marshall County Schools, Moundsville Middle School, and emergency responders from city, county, and state agencies are working collaboratively to prepare for potential emergencies at the school.

As part of the process an operation-based emergency training will be held at the school. Participants will begin arriving around 7 a.m. for set-up and the event may look like a real emergency –but it is just for practice. The areas surrounding MMS may be congested with extra people on site during the exercise, so please plan trips in the area accordingly and use extra caution. For the safety of participants, observers are not permitted, but the event will be reported by local media. If you have questions concerning this emergency drill contact Marshall County Schools at (304)843-4400 or Marshall County Office of Emergency Management at (304)843-1130.

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Students from John Marshall High School placed fifth in the 2025 Varsity National LifeSmarts Champions in Chicago. LifeSmarts is a free educational program, competition and scholarship program run by the Washington, D.C.-based National Consumers League, the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization. It competitively tests high school students’ knowledge of consumer awareness, with subjects including personal finance, health and safety, consumer rights and responsibilities, technology and workforce preparation, and the environment. LifeSmarts is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and in partnership programs with student leadership programs 4-H, BPS, FBLA, FCCLA, and SkillsUSA. Forty-six teams from across the county competed this year.

Local students from JMHS competed as the West Virginia State Champion Team, representing West Virginia at the national level for the seventh consecutive year. At the three-day event, four of the five members had competed at nationals previously but not together. Senior members Atreyu Dudley and Taylee Sipin competed on the state’s national team in 2023 while junior members Jasper Murrin and Alina Holliday competed in 2024 where they placed fourth. First time member Morgan Messner was also a part of the 2025 team.

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The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce will hold an AM Connect at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Moundsville Perkins. Susie Nelson from the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley will be the featured guest speaker. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, a hearty breakfast and connect with fellow Chamber members and community leaders. RSVP to (304)845-2773.

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The Moundsville Summer Concert Series kicked off the season Memorial Day weekend with a performance by The Local Buzz at Grand Vue Park. The next event will take place from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Moundsville Riverfront Park with a performance by the band Pocket Change. This event is sponsored by Moundsville Pharmacy, Marshall County Commission and Williams Energy.

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Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets at Grand Vue Park will be the location of a United Way fundraiser from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday. The Celebrity Ice Cream Scoop-Off will feature Scott Reager, Dave Robbins, and Nick Healy behind the counter serving up your favorite ice cream flavors.

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A Car Show fundraiser where all proceeds raised will be donated by the Moundville Healthcare Center Team in the Upper Ohio Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place from 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 13, at 2200 Floral Street in Moundsville. The Moundville Cruisers’ Car Club will have food, Chinese auction items, and entertainment.

Seventy-five cars can be accommodated and car entry fee is $10. Prizes will be awarded for Best in Show, People’s Choice, and Resident’s Choice. Car registration will be from 4-5 p.m. with judging and auction taking place at 7:30 p.m. Contact Samantha Walters at (304) 238-6666. Rain date for the event is Friday, June 20.

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Every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m., the Cockayne Farmers Market will be open. New vendors will join returning favorites selling fresh produce, handmade goods, local treats and more.

Support local growers and artisans–all while helping preserve the historic Cockayne Farmstead.