Women are being victimized all over the city and most dont even know it. A warning about a crime spree. Its called upskirting. Steve pictures of women when they are walking up stairs. Jeffrey is in the village with what women should be on the lookout now that the weather is warmer. Reporter unfortunately thats the nature of the warmer weather. You do have people who will take photographs of women without them knowing it it. In march alone five people were arrested for doing it. Its a problem that has become so worrisome the manhattan d. A. Has put out a social Media Campaign again to the crime of spring is upon us and new york are shedding those extra layers the manhattan d. A. Has her for women you could be unknowingly exposing yourself decrease with cameras. Its good to know about it and i will start taking the proper measures when im wearing a skirt. You have to be carefully been going up the escalator. Reporter new ads are warning women of the crime of upskirting to report to autho
The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation has received a $15 million bequest from a late Parkersburg businesswoman.
Calling her a “remarkable woman,” the major gift from the late Mary M. “Mickey” Welch, who died in August 2019, is the largest in the history of the 57-year-old foundation, said Judy Sjostedt Ritchie, executive director of the foundation.
“It’s been said ‘Some people leave footprints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same, ” Sjostedt Ritchie said. “Mary M. “Mickey” Welch left footprints on the hearts of countless people throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley and elsewhere.”
Welch was a successful owner of numerous businesses and was steadfast in her support of her community with “a boundless concern for others’ well-being,” Sjostedt Ritchie said.
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PARKERSBURG The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation has received a $15 million bequest from a late Parkersburg businesswoman.
Calling her a “remarkable woman,” the major gift from the late Mary M. “Mickey” Welch, who died in August 2019, is the largest in the history of the 57-year-old foundation, said Judy Sjostedt Ritchie, executive director of the foundation.
“It’s been said ‘Some people leave footprints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same, ” Sjostedt Ritchie said. “Mary M. “Mickey” Welch left footprints on the hearts of countless people throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley and elsewhere.”
Welch was a successful owner of numerous businesses and was steadfast in her support of her community with “a boundless concern for others’ well-being,” Sjostedt Ritchie said.
Ash Kempton s house has been filling up with bags full of toys, books and gloves as part of the Routt County Reindeer toy drive she created to support students at the Boys & Girls Club and the Steamboat Springs Early Childhood Center. (Ash Kempton/Courtesy)
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS It truly is the season of giving in Routt County.
Not only did Yampa Valley Gives Day bring in record donations, but people across the area are finding ways to support those in need during the holidays. Already, the holidays bring out the best in people looking for ways to help, but with the knowledge that the pandemic has put more strain on families, Routt County residents are going above and beyond to support their community.
Humane Society sponsors holiday pet photo contest
From now through Dec. 17, the Routt County Humane Society is inviting people to get creative and upload their favorite holiday pet photo to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag, #routtcountyholidaypets, for a chance to win more than $450 in prizes. People are encouraged to share their photos with friends and family as well as vote for their favorites by liking, loving or sharing the images. The three photos with the greatest engagement will win. Visit routthumane.org/holiday-photo-contest for more information.
Library partners keep Reel Rock climbing film festival alive
Bud Werner Memorial Library continues the annual Reel Rock film festival tradition with a virtual screening of a brand-new collection of the year’s best climbing films. This traveling film fest has long been a favorite winter tradition in Library Hall, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, the library has joined forces to promote the virtual global premiere of