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A9, A10, A11, B7, B11 INNformer Page A2 Visit us online @ MOVinformer.com Volume 12, No. 09 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 May 2, 2025 Knowlton Covered Bridge wins award By Charles Winslow WOODSFIELD, Ohio - The Asso- ciation of Bridge Construction and Design has selected the Knowlton Covered Bridge for their Outstand- ing Special Purpose Bridge Award for 2024, Mick Schumacher an- nounced Monday, April 28, during the Monroe County Commissions regular meeting. “I was able to attend the awards cer- emony on April 22 in Cincinnati, Schumacher said. “The Association selected four new bridge projects to recognize from around the State of Sistersville Ferry starts 209th season Ohio for 2024: Outstanding New Short Span Bridge: Broad Street, SISTERSVILLE – When the Sistersville Ferry Hause, 63, had originally taken over command of the Columbus; Outstanding New Me- started its 2025 operations May 1, a new captain was City of Sistersville II July 4, 2012, and for a dozen, dium Span Bridge: 209 Guernsey at the helm following the retirement of longtime pilot or so, seasons safely piloted the 32-foot towboat and County; Outstanding Special Pur- Bo Hause at the end of the last season. its attached 80-foot vehicle barge across the not-so- pose Bridge: Monroe County, and broad expanse of the Ohio. Outstanding Rehabilitated Bridge: Adamsville, Gallia County. Capt. Tom Meeks, 55, is a Bakersfield, California, The engineer and builder of the re- transplant to the Mid-Ohio Valley and moved here constructed Knowlton Covered three years ago with his wife, after retiring with a total Bridge were also recognized. Wool- of 26 years in law enforcement. His wife also has a pert for design and Righter for con- background in law enforcement and Tom is a mili- struction. tary veteran. Meeks began his nautical career by answering an ad- “We are very pleased to accept this vertisement for a deckhand on the ferry and success- award and appreciate the recog- fully completed the required training hours under nition it brings to Monroe County, Capt. Hauses supervision and successfully complet- Schumacher said. ing his U.S. Coast Guard Masters certification. In other business, there was some “Im looking forward to the upcoming season and good news on the Monroe County excited to run, Meeks told The INNformer. “Hope- 911 funding front. While Sheriff fully, we have a good turnout this year and get even Derek Norman is still negotiating to more cruises booked. share the expense of operating the system with the Monroe County Music on the Ferry will continue this season with EMS Association and the Village of Dan Evick from Warwood performing Saturday, May Woodsfield, commissioners found 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come with a chair, an um- they had $103,000 in America Re- brella for shade and a cool beverage. For only $1 you covery Plan Act funds available and can walk onto the ferry and ride for as long as he is voted to forward $100,000 of it to playing. the 911 budget. The money had The Sistersville Ferrys operating hours are Thursday originally been earmarked for a through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. In case Capt. Tom broadband project that was can- should have to close temporarily for a weather event, celed when a grant fell through. he will post a notice on the ferrys Facebook page. The commission approved the sub- Continued on page A9 BLM moves SGH goundbreaking slated May 28 forward with MARIETTA, Ohio – Memorial Health System invites the community to witness a defining moment in the fu- Wayne oil, gas ture of healthcare for Sistersville, West Virgina. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Sistersville Gen- development eral Hospital will mark the start of a new chapter – one built on progress, commitment and care. By Charles Winslow This long-awaited advancement is more than just a new WOODSFIELD, Ohio – There building. Its a promise to the people of Sistersville and have been some positive develop- surrounding communities of providing world-class ments for mineral rights owners healthcare close to home. The new building includes a within the Wayne National Forests 4,500-square-foot emergency department with inpa- proclamation boundary who have tient beds. Additionally, space for rotating specialists in been prevented from benefiting cardiology, gastroenterology, OBGYN, ortho, podiatry, from the regions natural gas devel- general surgery and more will further the commitment opment. of keeping patients close to home for care. After being scuttled by the Biden Join Memorial Health System leaders and special guest, ices will be available to transport guests between the Administration, the Bureau of Land Senator Jim Justice, and other elected officials for the designated parking area and the ceremony location. Management announced April 18 celebration Wednesday, May 28. Local school perform- Due to the attendance of elected officials, appropriate that they are taking an important ances will begin at 1:30 p.m., with the groundbreaking security protocols will be in place. Guests who RSVP step toward future oil and gas leas- ceremony immediately following at 2 p.m. The cere- will receive further instructions and updates via the ing and development within the mony will take place near the current Sistersville Gen- email provided during registration. Marietta Unit of the Wayne Na- eral Hospital, 314 South Wells St. in Sistersville. A new era is on the horizon for the community. RSVP tional Forest. Parking will be located off-site to ensure patient care at to the groundbreaking ceremony, view parking details, Continued on page A2 the current facility remains uninterrupted. Shuttle serv- and learn more at mhsystem.org/SISGroundbreaking. INDEX Action @ The Bullring A4 Well pad fire B3 Column: Mind of its own A8 Puzzles B4 Newport VFD A2 Junior business mogul A9 Tyler County BOE B6 Monroe unemployment A9 Woodsfield Council B7 Bell honored A2 Academia A10 Free chainsaw class B10 Race family aids Spencers A3 RECIPES: Brunch for mom B1 Event calendar B11
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