It’s always good to see organizations work together for the greater good — and that’s exactly what’s happening right now on both sides of the Ohio River.

As the J.B. Chambers YMCA in Elm Grove undergoes major renovations, the Martins Ferry Recreation Center is stepping in to help ensure opportunities to stay active don’t skip a beat.

For the next three months, the Wheeling YMCA will run several programs at the rec center — including senior fitness classes, adult evening workouts, and a youth basketball skills and drills clinic led by former college player Asia Roby. It’s a smart, practical way to keep programming going while construction at the YMCA continues.

The partnership is more than a temporary fix — it’s a reminder of how collaboration can keep a region moving forward, even when

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