This week’s Meridian Weekly highlights the academic and athletic commitments of two local student-athletes. Elsie Senior Haley McClung signed her letter of intent to play softball for Cleary University, while Laingsburg’s standout infielder, Peyton Stahr, announced she will continue her career at West Virginia Wesleyan College. The issue also covers local government, reporting on the Elsie Village Council’s approval of significant expenditures and ongoing efforts to improve the village’s water system, alongside community-focused initiatives like the “Mom and Pop Turkey Drop” and various free Thanksgiving dinners planned for the area.
In other news, the paper celebrates community spirit with updates on charitable donations from the Elsie Lions Club and the Ovid Christmas Basket Program’s call for donations. Readers are also invited to participate in the “Great Gobble Giveaway” for a free turkey and the weekly “Gridiron Gurus” football prediction contest. The sports section recaps a historic season for the Ovid-Elsie volleyball team and celebrates the successful seasons of the Ovid-Elsie Youth Football program, rounding out a comprehensive look at local news, events, and achievements.
