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Locks reopen to river traffic

HUNTINGTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reopened the auxiliary chamber at the Greenup Locks to traffic on the Ohio River.

On Sunday, the corps closed the lock to determine strain levels associated with lockages, river levels and temperature on the damaged miter gate. Early Tuesday morning, the results of these tests indicated the auxiliary lock could be safely reopened to river traffic.

Engineers are continuously monitoring instrumentation on the gate to determine when lockages can safely be conducted. Meanwhile, work crews continue their efforts to further stabilize the gate. As the corps continues to monitor, periodic closures are possible.

Repairs to the damaged gate are expected to be complete within six to eight weeks, at which time the main chamber will be reopened.

As of Tuesday morning, 23 tows were waiting to lock through at Greenup.

The corps is working with towing industry representatives to prioritize the tows waiting to lock through.

1st Baptist to host prayer breakfast

ASHLAND - First Baptist Church at the corner of Winchester Avenue and 17th Street will host the February Community Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Following breakfast served by the church, the Rev. Harold Moore, pastor, will lead a brief devotional followed by a musical presentation. Attendees will then divide into smaller groups for a time of prayer for the community.

A love offering will go to the Community Kitchen. Since their inception more than 12 years ago, the monthly prayer breakfasts have raised more than $20,000 for the Community Kitchen.

OLBH dance event Feb. 20 at mall

ASHLAND - Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital will host Dance for Your Heart from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Ashland Town Center. There will be free health screenings and health information in recognition of American Heart Month.

Screenings will include body fat analysis, cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure. There will be information about OLBH services and free face painting for children.

Dance performances throughout the day will feature Zumba, square dancing, clogging, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, line dancing, high school dance team, modern and wedding dance favorites.

Author to speak at WMU dessert party

CANNONSBURG - The Greenup Baptist Association Woman’s Missionary Union will host a “Called to Love” dessert party at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at the GBA Conference Center at 12127 Midland Trail Road.

Guest speaker will be Elizabeth “Betty” Marshall of Elliott County, a business writer, worship leader, choir director and author of “I Danced in Africa.” The book is a personal journey of faith and prayerwalking among the Muslims in Cote d’Ivoire, Africa.

Attendees will learn about the many opportunities for service locally and abroad. A love offering will be go to the WMU International Initiative Pure Water, Pure Love, which provides Southern Baptist missionaries and the people they serve with clean water through filters and purification systems.

For more information, call Stacy Keelin at (606) 922-1442.

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