Drinko Academy to mark publication of new book by Marshall professor
The Drinko Academy at Marshall University will celebrate the publication of Dr. Jean Edward Smith’s newest book, The Liberation of Paris: How Eisenhower, de Gaulle and von Choltitz Saved the City of Light, with a reception at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, in the Drinko Library Atrium. Smith, a best-selling and award-winning author, is the John Marshall […]
Gov. Justice announces $2.15 million in Child Advocacy Center grant awards across West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $2,149,670 in Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant Program Funds to 22 projects. These funds are awarded to local non-profit Child Advocacy Centers throughout the state to address the growing problem of child abuse and neglect. The recent awards are focused on a multi-disciplinary response to investigation, treatment, […]
Someone Cares: Local Organizations Create Partnerships to Support Autism Resources
By Sarah Harris The state of West Virginia is full of hard-working individuals. West Virginians pride themselves on being strong, driven people who care deeply about their communities. One way in which they do this is by coming together every year in April to support Autism Awareness Month. Businesses, organizations and citizens partner to put […]
CARES Hosts First Annual AuSome Golf Tournament
Community Autism Resources and Education Systems (CARES) of Winfield, WV, is hosting its first annual AuSome Golf Tournament at Sleepy Hollow Golf and Country Club on September 30, 2019. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and tee time is 10 a.m. CARES, a new nonprofit organization in Putnam County, aims to build a sense of community […]