Bragg-Smith to wed - Danny and Zona Bragg of Man, along with Robert and Patricia Smith of South Webster, Ohio, are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Kelly Rae and Michael Thomas. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Zoly and Dorthy Sos of Combs Addition and the late Valentine and Caroline Bragg of Latrobe. Kelly is a honor graduate of Man High School and Marshall University with an Associate of Science degree in respiratory therapy. She is employed at St. Mary's Medical Center and Southern Ohio Medical Center as a registered respiratory therapist. The prospective groom is the grandson of Lena Ruth Knappenberger, the late Robert Knappenberger and the late Ed and Jenny Smith. Michael is a graduate of Rio Grande University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing. He is employed with Southern Ohio Medical Center. Rev. Dustin Kestar will officiate the outdoor ceremony set for 6 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2008, at 1414 Howard Furnace Road, Wheelersburg. The gracious custom of an open ceremony will be observed. The couple, who will take a honeymoon at a later date, will be making their home at 1720 Howard Furnace Rd., Wheelersburg.

Golden Anniversary - Harleen and Paul Mullins of Dingess celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 4, 2008, surrounded by numerous family and friends at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church.

Seven years old - Madelyn Akers celebrated her seventh birthday with a Pirate Girl party held at Chief Logan State Park. Madelyn is the daughter of Stephanie Akers of Pecks Mill and Joshua Akers of Boone County. She is the granddaughter of Rusty and Sharon Bailey of Pecks Mill, and Barb Akers and Boyd Akers, both of Chapmanville. She is the great granddaughter of Evelyn Brumfield of Whitman. Each child received pirate tattoos and were given a shot at busting the pi