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Registration continues for
expanded Suzanne Kresser
Memorial 5K Run/Walk
STEUBENVILLE -- Registration continues for the second-annual expanded Suzanne Kresser Memorial 5K Run/Walk that offers multiple ways to participate and honor the memory of a local woman who contributed to the success of the United Way of Jefferson County and her community.
The United Way family friendly fundraiser will be held on Sept. 24 at Jim Wood Park in Steubenville's West End with options for participants to run, walk, do a yoga session by Empowered Yoga or simply attend in a show of support. There's also an option for participants to do a 5K Virtual Race.
"At this time, we are at 48 participants, but we would love to have more than 120," commented Laura Rauch, executive director of the United Way of Jefferson County.
Participants can register now at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Steubenville/SuzanneKresserMemorial5krunwalk or the day of at 7:30 a.m.
Information also is available by calling the United Way office, located at 511 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, at (740) 284-9000.
The rain-or-shine main 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. with 8 a.m. the starting time for a new feature of the United Way fundraiser -- a Kids 1K event, according to Rauch and Tami Cashioli, United Way finance director.
The entry fees are $25 for the 5K or yoga session; $20 for a student in the 5K; and $5 for the Kids 1K. Pre-registration is encouraged to not only prepare for the fundraiser but to have T-shirts for participants. The registration deadline for guaranteed T-shirts is Saturday.
"However, they can still come the day of and register," Rauch said, anticipating some extra T-shirts might be available.
In addition to the Kids 1K, there will be a supervised Bounce House and two food vendors with Miss Brenda's Cafe and Desperado Dogs.
Rauch said the supervised Bounce House will offer an option for parents to run or walk or do yoga while their children are occupied.
"We raised more than $7,000 and had more than 100 participants," Rauch said of the initial event held "to honor a strong kind, and brave woman who always poured herself into our community. To know Suzanne was to love her, and we hope you will consider running, walking or simply joining us in her memory."
Kresser, a Wintersville resident who was 51 when she died of brain cancer on June 23, 2021, was a United Way leader, supporter and community volunteer. She had served as executive director of the local United Way for seven years.
Proceeds benefit the United Way's 2023 campaign and help fund 13 members agencies.
The Jefferson County Humane Society will have a presence at the event and is anticipated to have information about the nonprofit organization and some adoption possibilities, according to Rauch.
People not interested in running, walking or yoga can have a supportive presence in other ways as there will be a 50-50 drawing and drawings for various baskets of items.
The Wolf Creek Track Club will provide the timing.
Railroaders invited to attend
breakfast meeting Thursday
CHESTER -- All railroaders are invited to attend a breakfast meeting at E.J.'s Restaurant, located at 807 Carolina Ave., set for Thursday at 11 a.m.
All retired and current railroaders and crafts are welcome to attend the get-togethers that are held on the third Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. at E.J.'s.
Questions can be directed to Rocco at (330) 853-3045.
Hancock County Retired School Employees to have meeting
NEW CUMBERLAND -- The Hancock County Association of Retired School Employees is having a salad luncheon and meeting at noon on Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Ridge Avenue in New Cumberland.
The cost of the meal is $12 per person. Lunch reservations can be made by Sunday by calling (304) 748-7735 or (304) 748-1695.
A representative from Humana will be the guest speaker to answer questions.
Brooke County Senior Center operating at full capacity again
FOLLANSBEE -- The Brooke County Senior Center has returned to providing daily lunches for senior citizens at full capacity, though lunches also will be available for take-out.
The meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at the center at 948 Main St. Participants are invited to stay afterward for bingo on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Other activities offered at the center include euchre games organized by United Steelworkers Local 1190's Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees and open to everyone from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday and line dancing at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.