Kennedy remembered as ‘pillar’ of community
XENIA A popular downtown area shopping area prominently displays his name.
But “Kennedy Korners” does not adequately describe Jim Kennedy’s total contribution to Xenia. He impacted more than a “korner.”
The longtime Xenia resident died April 4, leaving a big void throughout the community. From being a grocer to a Bible bookstore owner to the Rotary president, Mr. Kennedy was all about Xenia.
“He wanted Xenia to succeed on all levels,” said Mayor Sarah Mays. “In family, in faith, in prosperity for the community. It’s a loss for the whole community. Xenia just lost one of its biggest advocates.”
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Local author releases first book
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POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. Local author Larry Coleman will hold a book signing for his newly released book this Saturday in Point Pleasant, W.Va.
Coleman, who resides in Mason County, W.Va. is a native of Meigs County, Ohio.
Willa’s Bible Bookstore, 416 Main Street in Point Pleasant, will be hosting an author book signing by Coleman on Saturday, Feb. 27, from noon to 4 p.m.
Coleman’s book is titled “Our New Christmas House Guest.” The book is published through LuLu Publishing Company.
“Christmas may be over, but this charming story is about a young lady who is lost, cold, wet, and alone in a Wyoming city park on a snowy Christmas Eve. Larry invites you to spend a year with her on a Christian family’s horse ranch. You’ll find yourself wrapped up in the day-to-day activities of Sally Price as she finds herself with the help of the Wilson family who have taken her in as one of their very own,” states a news release prov