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Edison to hold dinner pre-game
RICHMOND -- The Edison Local swim team will sponsor a barbecue chicken dinner prior to today's Edison football game against Toronto.
Dine-in or carryout will be available. Organizers noted carryout meals can be either taken home or eaten while tailgating. The dinner will be offered from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria at the cost of $10. Dinners include, barbecued chicken, green beans, coleslaw, bread and bottled water.
Edison's "Tearin' Up the Turf" show
RICHMOND -- The Edison Local marching band will join nine other bands from the surrounding communities for its 17th-annual band show, "Tearin' Up the Turf." The show begins at 7 p.m. Saturday at the high school stadium. In the event of rain, it will be held in the field house. Gates open at 6 p.m. General admission tickets will be $7; senior citizens, $5; and kids five and under are free of charge.
Farm bureau to hold annual dinner
NEW MANCHESTER -- The Hancock County Farm Bureau will hold its annual dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the New Manchester Fire Hall. Those attending are asked to bring their favorite covered dish or dessert and to join the event. The farm bureau will provide sandwich sliders and beverages. Everyone is welcome, organizers noted.
Pet blessings offered
WEIRTON -- Pet owners will have the opportunity to have their pets blessed between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 4 by driving up to St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Weirton. The church, located at 300 Three Springs Drive, will accept donations at that time, with money going to local animal shelters.
Church to hold Blessing of the Pets
PARIS -- The Paris Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Blessing of the Pets from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 30. A special guest veterinarian and techs for rabies vaccine, canine and feline, will be on site. There will be goody bags and face-painting available for children. Blessing of the pets will take place every half hour.
Accepting holiday aid applications
The Salvation Army of Brooke and Hancock Counties will be taking applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance through Oct. 31. Applicants should bring a photo ID, proof of income for each person in the home, all monthly bills and medical cards, birth certificates or other proof of guardianship of children they want to register for the Angel Tree gift program. Appointments should be made by calling the Brooke County service center at (304) 737-0071 or the Hancock County headquarters at (304) 748-4310.
Libraries to distribute comic books
FOLLANSBEE -- Brooke County Public Libraries will be distributing free comics during regular library hours on Monday. There is a limit of one per patron, The event is in observance of National Comic Book Day. A variety of comics will be available.
Evening story hour set
WELLSBURG -- The Brooke County Public Library will offer an evening story hour at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The event will be centered around "Get Busy Beaver," with crafts to be made and snacks available. Seating is limited, so registration for the free program should be done in advance by calling (304) 737-1551 or visiting https://brookecountylibs.org/events.