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Morris, Ballog

Dr. and Mrs. James N. Morris of Kingwood, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Elizabeth Morris of Kingwood, Texas, to Jason Patrick Ballog of Westerville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Ballog of Westerville.The bride-elect is a graduate of Kingwood High School and Texas A&M University in College Station where she received her bachelor of science degree in education. She is currently a first grade teacher working for Frisco Independent School District in Frisco, Texas.Her fiance graduated from Westerville South High School and Ohio Dominican University with a ...

Ramsey, Shaffer

James and Pamela Ramsey of Murfreesboro, Tenn. announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachelle Rea to Matthew Paul Shaffer, son of Robert and Diane Shaffer of Groveport. Rachelle is the granddaughter of Paul and Sara Spragg of Adena and John and Joann Ramsey of Richmond, Ohio.The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Otterbein College. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree with honors in life science and psychology. She is employed as a research assistant at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus.Her fiance is a 2007 graduate of Muskingum College. He graduated ...

Malechowski, Orr

Steve and Pam Malechowski of Dillonvale and John and Sharon McKeegan of Tiltonsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Mae to Michael David Orr, son of David and Nancy Orr of Kimbolton, Ohio.The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor of science degree in GIS. She is employed as quality assurance technician at TechniGraphic Systems in Wooster.Her fiance is a 2005 graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor of science degree in industrial technology. He is employed by Standard Jig Boring Service in Akron as a manufacturing engineer.The couple ...

Williams, Beagle

Roger and Margaret Williams of Powhatan Point announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Leahmarie Williams to David Keller Beagle, son of Dave and Naomi Beagle of Middlebourne, W.Va.The bride-to-be is a 1999 graduate of River High School. She is presently employed by the Tyler County Board of Education as a pre-school teacher and is also an instructor at the All Valley School of Dance and Gymnastics.Her fiance is a 1996 graduate of Tyler Consolidated High School. He is presently employed by Wal-Mart in Moundsville as a tire and lube technician.A wedding is planned for Aug. 30 ...

Kadlecek, Blust

Thomas and Marjorie Josefczyk of St. Clairsvile announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Lynn Kadlecek to Thomas Edward Blust Jr., son of Thomas and Gale Blust of Bridgeport.The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of St. Clairsville High School and Belmont Career Center. She is employed at Martins Ferry Beauty Shop as a cosmetologist.Her fiance is a 1989 graduate of Bridgeport High School and a 1993 graduate of Marietta College with a bachelor of arts degree in marketing. He is employed at Fairfield Inn & Suites in St. Clairsville.A Dec. 13 wedding is being planned.

Hoskinson, Parker

Dave and Denise Hoskinson of Shadyside announce the engagement of their daughter Kimberly Ann to Zachary Allen Parker, son of Rich and Lois Parker of Shadyside.The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Shadyside High School and a 2005 graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University, with a bachelor of arts degree in professional communications. She is employed by Valley Hospice.Her fiance is a 2002 graduate of Shadyside High School and a 2007 graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor of sports science degree in exercise physiology. He is employed by AVI Food Systems.An Aug.23 wedding is planned.