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Pansy: Where did you go last night? 

Draco: I ended up in a broom cupboard, and not alone…

All: Woooo hoooo!

Draco: Ow, no ‘woo-hooing,’ no ‘woo-hooing.’

Theo: Why, what happened?

Draco: I fooled around with a Gryffindor…

All: [GASP]

Draco: And that’s not the worst part.

Blaise: What is the worse part?

Commissioner on Air.

Ohio County Commissioner Tim McCormick will be interviewed this afternoon at 2 p.m.  on The Watchdog (98.1 FM WKKX and 97.7 FM WVLY) to discuss how the Commission continues working on issues throughout the county, including ongoing construction at The Highlands, flooding, and safety during the pandemic.

W.Va. COVID-19 Update.

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) today confirmed 26 new cases of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been officially reported to the state, making the total positive case count 217. As of April 2, 2020, 5,493 residents have been tested for COVID-19, with 217 positive, 5,276 negative and two deaths. Confirmed by County:Barbour (1), Berkeley (27), Cabell (3), Greenbrier (3), Hancock (5), Hardy (2), Harrison (17), Jackson (11), Jefferson (12), Kanawha (39), Logan (4), Marion (10), Marshall (4), Mason (3), Mercer (3), Monongalia (35), Morgan (1), Ohio (10), Pendleton (1), Pleasants (1), Preston (3), Putnam (5), Raleigh (3), Randolph (2), Roane (2), Tucker (3), Upshur (1), Wetzel (2), Wirt (1), Wood (3).

Sacred Triduum and Easter Sunday.

As the suspension of public Masses throughout the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston continues through the month of April due to the spread of COVID-19, the Diocese is pleased to provide televised broadcasts of the Sacred Triduum and Easter Sunday through the sponsorship of the Welty Corporation. Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. On Good Friday, the Passion of the Lord will also be broadcast via tape delay at 7 p.m., and will live stream on the diocesan website at 3 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday will be broadcast live at 10:30 a.m. All broadcasts will air on WTRFDT3/ABC in the Wheeling area and on WBOYDT/ABC in the Clarksburg area. All Masses will be broadcast from the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling with Most Rev. Mark Brennan, bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, as celebrant. The broadcasts will be available live throughout the state on the Diocese’s website dwc.org/mass. Throughout the suspension of publicly celebrated Masses in the Diocese, Bishop Brennan has expanded the broadcasts of Mass to enable the faithful of West Virginia to remain engaged and united in faith. Mass is live streamed on the diocesan site Monday through Friday at 12:05 p.m. and on Saturday evening at 6 p.m.—which remains on the website through Sunday.

Virtual Planning.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the government Orders restricting gatherings, the Wheeling Planning Commission’s upcoming meeting will be held virtually and not in City Council Chambers where they are usually conducted. Slated for 5 p.m., Monday, April 6, the web meeting will be live streamed on the Wheeling WV City Government Facebook page. Assistant Director of Economic & Community Development Tom Connelly explained the public will still have the opportunity to observe the proceedings and provide input where appropriate. Connelly noted that Item 3.1 on the agenda, Zone Change Request for 102 Carmel Road, requires a public hearing.  Citizens can offer their comments in four ways:  Email Connelly at [email protected] up until 4 p.m., Monday.Enter comments into the Facebook live stream beginning at 5 p.m.Mail written comments via U.S. mail to Connelly at 1500 Chapline St., Wheeling, WV 26003, ensuring arrival by Monday.Call into the Zoom meeting by dialing (646) 558-8656, enter Meeting ID 651 939 471 and follow the prompts. Connelly said the other two agenda items are not public hearings, so comments will not be taken, however citizens are still able to observe the proceedings as with any public meeting.

East Ohio Scams.

The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) is receiving reports of spam calls to Ohioans from individuals claiming to be from the Ohio EMA and requesting personal protected information, such as a Social Security number. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield offer these tips to protect yourself from other scams: Watch out for emails claiming to be from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other expert sources offering special advice or information about coronavirus disease 2019. Legitimate information is available for free from the CDC coronavirus.gov or from the Ohio Department of Health at coronavirus.ohio.gov.Ignore advertisements promoting cures for COVID-19. There currently are no vaccines, prescription medications, or over-the-counter products available to prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19.Refrain from investing in businesses touting products, services or cures for COVID-19. Scam artists try to use the market downturn and the pandemic to scare investors into so-called “safer, guaranteed investments.”Research nonprofit organizations and crowdfunding campaigns before donating. A database of registered charities is available on the Ohio Attorney General’s website. Avoid groups that pressure you into donating and never donate via cash, gift cards, wire transfer, or prepaid money card. These are the preferred payment methods of scammers.Be watchful of anyone going door to door offering coronavirus testing or temperature readings and/or requesting personal information. Call law enforcement immediately if you see a suspicious person. Never let strangers into your home. Consumers who suspect an unfair or deceptive sales practice should contact the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at www.OhioProtects.org or 1-800-282-0515.

SNAP Extension.