READER: Although Jewell Matthews of Huntington hasnÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™t submitted information for this column since her late motherÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s birthday years ago, she continues to read this column. Thanks for reading and your recent email.
CONCERT: Ironton Rotary Club, Ironton aLive and Studimo Productions feature international music, dance cultural change as Armfolk Group from Armenia performs at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Ironton FarmerÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Market, 220 S. 2nd St., Ironton, as part of the Tuesday Night Concert Series. Those attending the free concert are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
RETIRED: After more than four decades, Monte Ward is throwing in the towel. The chief financial officer of Marshall Health Network officially retires Aug. 31 but continues in a consulting role from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31. Thanks for your dedication, leadership, knowledge and loyalty throughout your career. Best wishes for a happy, enjoyable and healthy retirement.
READING: Laura Treacy Bentley, author of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe Silver TattooÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ and ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œNight Terrors,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ reads from her new novel, ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œGlass MountainÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at West Huntington Public Library, 901 14th St. W.
MARRIED: Kristi McLeod and Jason Hague of Christ Presbyterian Church became Mr. and Mrs. on July 3 in Alaska. Congratulations and best wishes to Jason and Kristi Hague for reaching this milestone.
FREE MEAL: Lewis Memorial Baptist Church and Vida Sexton offer a free meal from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Barboursville Senior Center. The menu includes chicken casserole, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad, rolls, assorted desserts and drinks. The event is supported by Greater Barboursville Community Outreach.
FRIEND: Although itÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s been several years since IÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ve visited or talked to a special friend, her place in my heart still remains. Paula Pauley of Barboursville, a wife, mother and grandmother, was someone I enjoyed being around, doing things with, talking to and confiding in with my heartÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s secrets. Thanks for being a part of some of my most memorable moments. This Christian sister celebrates a birthday Tuesday, Aug. 26, and may it be one of the best.
GOSPEL: Go unto the world and preach GodÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s word ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” thatÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s what Jay Humphreys has done for 30 years ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” 26 years with his parents and four years with the Praisemen Quartet. Now, he is a member of a third-generation group ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Jay Humphreys Trio ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” featuring his two daughters, Cassie and Cloe. The trio is featured at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at England Hill Freewill Baptist Church, 10201 Mayo Trail Road, Catlettsburg, Kentucky. In case of rain, the event moves inside. Those attending may bring lawn chair.
AWARDED: Stephanie and Scott Williams were recently awarded the August Yard of the Month at 2320 S. 11th St., Ironton. According to Ironton in Bloom, this beautifully landscaped yard features family antiques, variety of perennials, eye-catching window box filled with mauve petunias and draping greenery, rocks, ferns, many annuals and several unique trees, such as a miniature Crepe Myrtle. Congratulations for receiving this well-deserved award, as keeping an eye-catching award is hard work.
TEDDY BEAR CHECKUP: Mountain Health NetworkÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s HIMG offers a ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œtoyÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ teddy bear check-up day from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Huntington ChildrenÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Museum. Dolls are also welcomed. Reservations are not required. Admission is free. Following the check-up, the museum may be toured to see what it offers.
EXHIBIT: ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œJoyful Spirits: Haitian Art from The Winslow Anderson CollectionÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ continues through Feb. 8, 2026, at Huntington Museum of Art. The exhibitÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s opening exhibit takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, as part of the 4th Tuesday Tour Series. Artists featured in the exhibit include Gabriel Aliz, Montas Antoine, Rigaud, Benoit, Prefete Duffaut, Hector Hyppolite and others. Admission is free. Winslow Anderson, long-time supporter of HMA, was the first full-time glass designer at MiltonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Blenko Glass Company.
TODAYÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™S BIRTHFDAYS: Taylor Kinker, Annie Piaskowski, Lori Bailey, Joshua Bland is one away from ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œsweet 16ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ at 15, Nora Keep, Ashley Sharp, Mary Jo Harris, Brenda McBrayer, Larry Wagner, Lakin Thompson Moore, Alexis Turner, Joy McIlvain, Gloria Jean Sansom Thompson, Brenda Isaac, Harlan Myers, Rachel Kemper, Janet Sumpter.
TODAYÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™S ANNIVERSARIES: Mickey and Jennifer Holley celebrate number 42, Jim and Carolyn Harvey. Ted and Audella Clark.
CHUCKLE: After playing in the sand for an hour and sand from head to toe, Jeffy started to get in the ocean. Katie yelled ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œMommy! JeffyÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s tracking sand into the ocean.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
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