Special ceremony set at Bethany

BETHANY — A matriculation ceremony for the Class of 2029 at Bethany College will be held at 5 p.m. today.

The college’s new students will take their first steps through the Oglebay Gates, which is a symbolic procession marking the beginning of their journey at Bethany. The tradition is ingrained in its college’s history, according to officials, who stated students will not walk through the gates again until their graduation day.

The ceremony will conclude in Commencement Hall with the signing of the Book of Matriculation, a ritual dating back to the late 1800s.

Library to show ‘Drop’

WELLSBURG — The Follansbee Library will show the PG-13 movie “Drop,” at noon on Friday. Those attending are permitted to bring a lunch, with popcorn and water provided.

The film is centered around a widowed mother who works up the courage to go on her first date in years. The date is interrupted by a series of anonymous drops to her phone, showing a masked intruder in her home and ordering her to follow a series of instructions. If she does not do as told, her loved ones will die. Her tormentor’s directive is to kill her date.

Those interested in attending can reserve a seat by calling the library at (304) 527-0860 or visiting brookecountylibs.org/events.

Church to hold Hot Rod Saturday

STEUBENVILLE — The third-annual Hot Rod Saturday will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 at the First Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 235 N. Fourth St. in Steubenville. All are welcome to attend, organizers noted, including Chevy, Ford and Mopar. Entertainment will be provided by disc jockey Spikeman.

FOP to hold fundraiser

STEUBENVILLE — The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1 is asking the community for help in assisting one of its own.

Steubenville Police Officer Joel Recznik and his wife recently welcomed the birth of their son, Eli, who was born with a heart condition that has required extended hospital stays for the family. Through the help of 7 Ranges Entertainment, the Steubenville Police Department will hold a fundraiser to help the family from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at 7 Ranges, located at the Fort Steuben Mall.

A portion of food and game pass sales will be donated to the Reczniks, according to those with the FOP Lodge 1. A 50/50 drawing and additional drawings will be held during the evening in support of the family.

Game cards will need to be purchased at the redemption desk and a copy or photo of the FOP’s flyer must be presented at the time of purchase.

For information or questions about obtaining a copy of the flyer, call (740) 283-6000 ext. 2503.

Mah Jongg offered at library

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library offers Mah Jongg every Friday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Participants who have their own set of tiles are welcome to bring them. Anyone who would like to learn how to play can contact the library and someone will assist you, officials stated. No registration is required. For information, call (304) 737-1551.

Museum open house set for Aug. 24

RICHMOND — The final open house of the summer for the Crew House Museum in Richmond will be from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 24.

The museum offers free admission to browse its town memorabelia, as well as its second floor specifically created to house Jefferson Union High School items. The event is being hosted by the Richmond Community Historical Society.