Relay for Life of Marshall County will celebrate “40 Years of Impact” on Friday, May 30, at the John Marshall North Parking Lot.

This event marks 40 years since Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon from Tacoma, Washington, walked for 24 hours around a track to support his cancer patients, launching the Relay for Life initiative for the American Cancer Society.

Locally, Relay for Life of Marshall County has contributed to finding cures and new treatments for over 20 years.

The event begins at 6 p.m. with an opening ceremony, followed by a first lap for cancer survivors and a second lap joined by their caregivers. Attendees can then walk the track, visiting team sites, food trucks, a car show, and enjoying live entertainment.

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As summer approaches, the Marshall County Historical Society and the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library will host the 2025 Summer Speaker Series, “Hungry for History,” on Mondays at noon in June and July. This free lecture series features the following talks: On June 2 at the Strand Theatre, William Kolibash shares stories from his book “Justice Never Rests” about prosecuting crimes in West Virginia’s Northern District; On June 9, Bill Wnek discusses the origins of Glen Dale as farmland turned suburb; On June 16, Gary Rider highlights Lt. Col. Jonathan Lockwood, a Moundsville native whose funeral closed the town; On June 23, Joe Roxby explores Lewis Wetzel, a notable Marshall County scout and Indian fighter, in the context of the American Revolution; On June 30, Jim Brockman examines John Adams, a Founding Father, and his wife Abigail; On July 7, Sarah Smith covers the history of Cameron Clay Products, a pottery business active from the 1930s to 1964; On July 14, Robert Feldmeier discusses the Natrium and Welcome Adena mounds and their state recognition; On July 21, Allan Spencer examines Foreman’s Massacre through a Native lens; On July 28, Jefferson Smalldoon presents “That Beast Was Not Me,” documenting five decades of conversations with murderers such as John Wayne Gacy and Ted Bundy. For more information, contact the library at 304-845-1411.

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Also kicking off in June, the Marshall County Board of Education is sponsoring the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, ensuring children stay nourished during the summer months. A healthy meal supports kids’ ability to learn, play, and stay active. This program is open to all children 18 and under, with no registration required for on-site meals. Note that children cannot participate in both on-site meal services and home-delivered meal kits.

On-site meals, which must be eaten at the designated locations, will be served at the following sites:

∫ John Marshall High School: Breakfast from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 2 to June 19.

∫ Grand Adventures Leadership Camp at Grand Vue Park Pool (satellite meals only): Breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m. and lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 23 to August 8.

∫ Central Elementary School: Breakfast from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Mondays and Fridays on June 23 and June 27, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 24 to July 24.

∫ John Marshall High School Strings Program (satellite meals only): Breakfast from 8-8:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, July 14 to July 17 (no lunch service).

Home-delivered summer meal kits are available from June 1 to August 1 for students in the attendance areas of Cameron Elementary and High, Sand Hill, Washington Lands, Hilltop, and Sherrard Middle Schools. To sign up or learn more, visit www.boe.mars.k12.wv.us. For additional details about the program, contact Debbie Derico, Child Nutrition Director, at 304-843-4448.

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For younger readers, the Benwood-McMechen Public Library will host its annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World,” starting the first week of June 2025. Most events will take place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the library or the Benwood-McMechen Housing Authority Community Room. Additionally, guest story hours with Marshall County teachers will be held on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., beginning June 2. For more details, follow the library’s Facebook page or contact Jewell or Cheyenne at 304-232-9720.

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Rounding out the summer, the 19th Annual Honeywell Junior Golf Invitational will take place on Monday, July 28, at Moundsville Country Club, with an 8:30 a.m. start. This event, open to the first 108 players, welcomes boys and girls in three age divisions: 10-12, 13-14, and 15-18, with participants needing to reach their division age by July 28. The fee is $10 per player, which includes range balls, a box lunch, drinks, and awards, all made possible by the Honeywell Corp.

The format features 18-hole stroke play with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., followed by registration and range access from 7-8 a.m. Trophies will be awarded to the top two finishers in each age division. Proper golf attire is required, with spectator carts available for $20. Note that GPS devices are prohibited for players and spectators. Entries must be submitted by July 26 to Moundsville Country Club, 128 Country Club Drive, Moundsville, WV 26041. For questions, contact the Pro Shop at 304-845-2153.

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