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67 Years: Rippeto

Keith and Karen Rippeto of Lubeck, W.Va., celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary with a small family gathering. After attending West Virginia University on a gymnastics scholarship, Keith entered the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command. After serving, he then worked at E.I. DuPont for 47 ...

100 Years: Rumburg

Helen Evans Rumburg will celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. She was born in Jackson County, W.Va., to the late Dan and Carrie Evans. She married the late Ted Rumburg in 1949. She has one daughter, Kimberli Constantino; two grandsons, Evan Bevins and Alex (Gracie) Constantino; and five great-granddaughters, Violet and Charlotte Bevins and Maggie, Corrie and Lottie Constantino Cards can be sent to her at Rockland Ridge, Room 314, 2511 Washington Blvd., Belpre, OH 45714.

50 Years: Drain

Larry and Connie Drain of Washington, W.Va., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 28, 2025. Larry is the son of Don and Ruth Drain of Parkersburg, W.Va. Connie is the daughter of the late Lester and Geneva Wigal. They have been blessed with four daughters: Julie Drain, Stacy ...

65 Years: Brown

Jerry and Sandra Brown celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at their favorite restaurant, Giovanni’s in Belpre. They wed on Nov. 19, 1960.

Welcome: Teagan Marie Arnold

Teagan Marie Arnold was born Oct. 25, 2025, to the parents of Jared and Jessi Arnold of Marietta. She was born at Marietta Memorial Hospital at 9:38 a.m., weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Randy and Teresa Wallace of Little Hocking and Chris and Tina Arnold of Marietta. Great-grandmother is Marylou Ullman of Marietta. Teagan was welcomed home by her big brother, Taven, and fur siblings, Zeke, Brewski and Stella.

Frees & Payne

Evan and Margaret Frees of Mineral Wells along with Terry Payne of Charleston and Dianna Payne of South Charleston are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Lori Alynn Frees and Travis Lee Payne. Lori and Travis are both employed by the West Virginia Tax Division in ...