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Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (December 27, 2021) – Fruth Pharmacy employees choose to donate to a local charity for Christmas each year. This year, employees chose Mason County Homeless Shelter.

Employees collected non-perishables for the food pantry, items for personal care, and donated Fruth Pharmacy gift cards to help purchase additional items that someone may need.

“We are always happy when the members of the community work together with us to help relieve the plight of the homeless. Fruth Pharmacy and the Fruth family have been faithful partners in this effort. We offer them our sincere thanks and gratitude,” stated John Machir, Director of Homeless Services

“Fruth Corporate Employees look forward to working together each Christmas season to help the local community,” Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy shared, “Employees have helped collect for The Mason County Baby Pantry, Children’s Center of Ohio in Patriot, The Mason County Animal Shelter, and more.”

If you would like to donate to Mason County Homeless Shelter, please call 304-675-8055.

The Mason County Homeless Shelter is an emergency shelter for individuals and families who are homeless. The focus is on stabilizing people so that they will be successful in a permanent housing placement. The temporary, emergency shelter provides residents with a safe place to sleep, meals, assessment, case planning, limited transportation for appointments, basic living skills, parenting training, and assistance securing housing.

Fruth Pharmacy is a family-owned company serving West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Fruth Pharmacy has been in business since 1952.

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Kevin Archer Retires from Fruth Pharmacy

by admin October 4, 2021January 12, 2022

Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (October 4, 2021) – Kevin Archer will officially retire from Fruth Pharmacy after 20 years of service on November 7^th, 2021.

Kevin began working in retail at G.C. Murphy when he was 15 years old. While in high school, Kevin was employed by the local radio station WXIL. He worked in the news department and was responsible for the School News Review. He was also given the opportunity to work as a Disc Jockey on a part-time basis. He was employed by WXIL from 1975-1977.

During his senior year of high school, Kevin applied to work for a new fast-food company called Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips. It was at Arthur Treacher’s that Kevin began his management career. Kevin was an Assistant Store Manager before graduating high school in 1977. After graduation, he became the Store Manager at the new Arthur Treacher’s location in Belpre, Ohio. After managing Belpre’s location for over a year, he was promoted to District Manager and was in charge of 8 stores in 2 states. When Arthur Treacher’s local franchise had to close, Kevin applied to local establishments, turning down a corporate position with Arthur Treacher’s in Columbus, Ohio. At the time, he did not want to uproot his family. After his employment ended at Arthur Treacher’s, he was hired for POS for Phar-Mor Drug Store chains.

As Kevin began working for Phar-Mor Drug Stores, he went back to school to pursue a degree in Psychology. He did not complete his degree, instead he became a corporate trainer with Phar-More and traveled around the country. After Phar-Mor filed bankruptcy, Kevin came to work at Fruth Pharmacy.

“Working with my community through Fruth Pharmacy was such a privilege,” Kevin began, “Over the years we have helped homeless with blankets and shoes, we have had pets adopted through our local pet shelters, raised money to support a local church, raised money to send items to our troops overseas, funded local softball and little league teams for new jerseys, raised funds for a bullet proof vest for a law enforcement dog, and raised donations for local families and their newborn babies – the list can go on and on for the ways that Fruth Pharmacy in Mineral Wells has contributed to the community,” Kevin finished.

Left to right: Kevin Archer and Lynne Fruth. (File photo from Employee Service Awards.)

“It has been a privilege working with the people at Fruth,” Kevin shared.

During his retirement, Kevin plans to travel with his partner, Robert, to England, Ireland, and Scotland and spend time with his family. Kevin also plans to start a podcast about, “Things that you probably didn’t know about music”, this would be a continuation of a series he was working on during his employment at WXIL.

“I wish you all luck and only the best as you continue your careers with Fruth Pharmacy,” Kevin concluded.

Fruth Pharmacy wishes Kevin a Happy Retirement!

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Fruth Pharmacy’s Drew Massey to be Honored at WVU

by admin September 28, 2021

Left to right: Dr. Charles “Drew” Massey, Director of Pharmacy at Fruth Pharmacy, son Nathan, and wife Christina.

Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (September 28, 2021) – Fruth Pharmacy is pleased to announce that Dr. Charles “Drew” Massey, Director of Pharmacy, at Fruth Pharmacy, was chosen as the recipient of the James R. McCartney Community Service Award for West Virginia University.

The WVU Alumni Association celebrates the accomplishments of alumni around the globe each year, presenting awards to outstanding individuals who embody what it means to be a Mountaineer in a variety of categories: Lifetime Service, Service WVU, Citizenship and Community Service, Traditions, and Outstanding Alumni Chapter.

Drew was chosen for his unending commitment to his family, friends, coworkers, community, and the great state of West Virginia. Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, Drew has been a trailblazer on the front lines of healthcare, initiating and conducting community testing along with his peers on the leadership team, working with Health Command on directives to take care of residents in need, having Boots on the Ground from Day 1 with immunizations, and taking his positivity and optimism out into the rural communities as well as to residents at their homes.

Drew will be participating in the Homecoming Parade in downtown Morgantown at 6:00PM on Friday, October 1st and will be presented the James R. McCartney Community Service Award during halftime as the West Virginia University Mountaineers take on Texas Tech at 3:30pm on Saturday, October 2nd.

“Fruth Pharmacy is proud to congratulate Drew on this well deserved award,” Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy shared, “Drew is a leader in WV; from vaccinating elderly patients in their homes to walking through the ice storm hand carrying vaccine, Drew has always put the people of West Virginia first. He embodies the true Mountaineer spirit.”

Fruth Pharmacy is a family-owned company serving West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Fruth Pharmacy has been in business since 1952.

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Fruth Celebrates 30 Years of Funding Scholarships

by admin August 11, 2021

Scholarship winners choosing to participate at the 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament posed with Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy. Each winner was recognized during opening ceremonies at the golf tournament. Pictured left to right: Ethan Blake, Kimberly Faro, Travis Donohew, Emily Mayenschein, Harley Roush, Erica Honaker, Rebecca Tomblin, Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy, Lloyd Frazier, and Jesse Moyer.

Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (August 10, 2021) – Fruth Pharmacy held its 30^th Annual Golf Scholarship Tournament on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Hurricane, West Virginia. Fruth Pharmacy’s business partners and employees came out for a day of fun and fellowship on the golf course with scholarship students they help to support. To date, over one million dollars has been raised for scholarships to local universities.

A special presentation was made by Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy, of $20,000 to the Bridge of Hope Fund. Bridge of Hope was established in 2017 to help persons in addiction recovery to pursue a training or educational program.

“It’s a vote of confidence,” Fruth said about the Bridge of Hope Fund. “It’s telling a young person that doesn’t even know you that you’re going to give them money because you believe that they are going to be successful. That vote of confidence is so critical, especially to first generation college students to think ‘someone really believes in me enough to financially support me.’ I think it’s a great way to start a college education.”

Fruth’s Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament also supports scholarships at Marshall University, Marshall University School of Pharmacy, Marshall Mid-Ohio Valley Center, Mason County Community Foundation, University of Charleston School of Pharmacy, The Ohio State College of Pharmacy, Ohio University Southern, University of Rio Grande, Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, and West Virginia University School of Pharmacy.

Winners of this year’s golf tournament include: 1^st place, Ohio Valley Bank, Team Members: Bryan Stepp, Mario Liberatore, Allen Bell, and Pat Harbour; 2^nd place, Dinsmore & Shohl, Team Members: Dan Earl, Charles Heiner, Tom Hamm, and J.H. Mahaney; 3^rd place, Frito-Lay, Team Members: Dale Hastings, Sean McCoy, Steve Parsons, and Kelsey Prater. Longest Putt: Kent Harwell of WOWK-TV; Closest to the Pin: Mike Muller of Emerson Group; Longest Drive (Women’s): Gail Carter of University of Charleston; Longest Drive (Men’s): Tyler Clay of Marshall University School of Pharmacy; Putting: Jim Flanagan of Designer Greetings; Chipping: Chase Coe of Arnett Carbis Toothman, and Mike DeClouet of Designer Greetings.

If you are interested in applying for a Fruth Pharmacy scholarship, links to applications can be found on Fruth Pharmacy’s website at fruthpharmacy.com/scholarships. Bridge of Hope Scholarship opens for applications September 1^st.

Fruth Pharmacy is a family-owned company serving West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Fruth Pharmacy has been in business since 1952.

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Fruth Donates to Marshall University Foundation

by admin May 26, 2021

Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy presents a donation for Fruth Pharmacy Employee Scholarships to Rosie Brydie, Senior Director of Philanthropy for the Marshall University Foundation.

Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (May 25, 2021) – Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy presented Rosie Brydie a check for $10,000 towards Fruth Pharmacy Employee Scholarships at Marshall University.

“Scholarships help take the financial burden away from students and their families. We are deeply appreciative of Fruth Pharmacy’s generosity to their employees and dependents through this scholarship, and in turn, their generosity to Marshall University and our students,” said Rosie Brydie, Senior Director of Philanthropy with the Marshall University Foundation.

Fruth Pharmacy supports over 30 regional scholarships. In 2019, Fruth Pharmacy achieved donating over $1,000,000 to regional scholarships since the scholarship program began in 1986. Many scholarships are available for Fruth employees and their dependents.

“There is no better way to make a positive impact in a community than by helping students in our region pursue a college education,” Fruth stated.

“We are very grateful for the continuous financial support we receive from Fruth Pharmacy. Their scholarship assistance truly makes a difference in the lives of our students,” said Dr. Ron Area, CEO of the Marshall University Foundation.

Scholarship listings and links to applications can be found on Fruth Pharmacy’s website at fruthpharmacy.com/scholarships.

Fruth Pharmacy is a family-owned company serving West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Fruth Pharmacy has been in business since 1952.

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Ethan Minturn Wins Fruth Baby Face Event

by admin May 24, 2021November 16, 2022

Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (May 20, 2021) –

Ethan Minturn’s photo submitted to the 2021 Fruth Pharmacy Baby Face Event.

Fruth Pharmacy is pleased to announce Ethan Minturn as the winner for the 25-36 month category in Fruth Pharmacy’s 2021 Baby Face Event.

“I was excited for him to win,” Jody Minturn, Ethan’s mom shared with Fruth Pharmacy, “It is always an awesome feeling when your child is chosen for an award.”

This year, Fruth Pharmacy’s Baby Face Event looked a little different. Due to COVID-19, parents were asked to submit photos of their children via e-mail for a chance to win a gift basket. In previous years, Fruth Pharmacy has brought children into the stores, had a photographer take photos, and a panel of judges determine a finalist to be submitted to the corporate office. To practice social distancing, Fruth adapted their event. The prize was smaller and there was no monetary donation to enter. Instead, parents named an organization they wanted to support and allowed Fruth Pharmacy to use their baby’s photo to spread awareness about the organization in the area. Each baby’s photo also listed items that the organization could use. Fruth served as a donation drop-point for these baby organizations throughout the month of March.

Ethan’s parents chose to support Heart and Hand of Winfield.

“We think he’s a really cute kid and we wanted to help others in need through Winfield Heart and Hand,” Minturn stated when asked why she entered Ethan into Fruth’s 2021 Baby Face Event.

“Fruth is in our community and the staff is always super kind,” Minturn began, “I’m a Fruth customer because they are kind and helpful. Once I had left a bag and they tracked me down to return the items a week later. My family and I were surprised that the staff at Winfield took the time to do this,” Minturn concluded.

Ethan is the son of Tim and Jody Minturn. He has two brothers, Jonathan, age 8 and Caleb, age 6. Ethan is the grandson of Joe and Judy Balog and Dave and Sande Minturn.

Fruth Pharmacy is a family-owned company serving the tri-state area of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Fruth Pharmacy has been in business since 1952.

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River White Wins Fruth Baby Face Event

by admin May 24, 2021

Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (May 20, 2021) –

River White won Fruth Pharmacy’s Baby Face Event for 13-24 month category.

It must be in the family! Fruth Pharmacy is pleased to announce River White as the winner for the 13–24 month category in Fruth Pharmacy’s 2021 Baby Face Event. In 2019, River’s sister Graceyn, was also a winner of Fruth Pharmacy’s Baby Face Event.

“We are really excited that River won. We didn’t get to enter him last year because of COVID. We were happy to see Fruth was having the event again this year. It is even more exciting that bubby is following in sissy’s footsteps – and awesome that they both won around the same age,” Danielle White, River’s mom shared.

River’s parents chose to support Lily’s Place in Huntington, West Virginia.

In 2019, Graceyn White won Fruth’s Baby Face Event. Graceyn is the sister to 2021’s winner, River White.

“We chose to enter for Lily’s Place because it is local to us. We have always heard great things about this center,” White began, “it is very important that we have places like Lily’s Place to help the babies who are born addicted. Lily’s Place is there to help make the babies as comfortable as possible while going through the weaning process,” White stated.

“We love that Fruth Pharmacy is local to us. We always find great deals. I love following Facebook and seeing the games and giveaways throughout the year,” White concluded.

River is the son of Terry and Danielle White. He is the grandson of Clinton and Tammy Campbell, Terry Crouse, and David and Debbie Brooks.

Fruth Pharmacy is a family-owned company serving the tri-state area of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Fruth Pharmacy has been in business since 1952.

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Aislee Richards Wins Fruth Baby Face Event

by admin May 24, 2021

Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (May 20, 2021) – Fruth Pharmacy is pleased to announce Aislee Dawn Richards as the winner for the 0-12 month category in Fruth Pharmacy’s 2021 Baby Face Event.

This year, Fruth Pharmacy’s Baby Face Event looked a little different.

Photo submitted to Fruth Pharmacy of Aislee Dawn Richards for 2021 Baby Face Event.

Due to COVID-19, parents were asked to submit photos of their children via e-mail for a chance to win a gift basket. In previous years, Fruth Pharmacy has brought children into the stores, had a photographer take photos, and a panel of judges determine a finalist to be submitted to the corporate office. To practice social distancing, Fruth adapted their event. The prize was smaller and there was no monetary donation to enter. Instead, parents named an organization they wanted to support and allowed Fruth Pharmacy to use their baby’s photo to spread awareness about the organization in the area. Each baby’s photo also listed items that the organization could use. Fruth served as a donation drop-point for these baby organizations throughout the month of March.

Aislee’s parents chose to support North Place Maternity House in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

“We chose North Place Maternity House because it is where I live and without organizations like them, people like me could not get the help they need for their children,” Halie Knox, Aislee’s mom shared.

“We like supporting a great cause and it’s nice to show-off my new baby girl,” Knox continued.

“My family has shopped at Fruth for years. We love the store and all they offer – the baby contest is fun,” concluded Knox.

Aislee is the daughter of Halie Knox and BJ Richards. Aislee has a sister named Brynlee. Aislee is the granddaughter of Crystal and Bobby Richards and Julye and Bobby Knox.

Fruth Pharmacy is a family-owned company serving the tri-state area of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Fruth Pharmacy has been in business since 1952.

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Patty Holley Retires from Fruth Pharmacy

by admin May 7, 2021January 12, 2022

Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (May 7, 2021) – Patty Holley officially retired from Fruth Pharmacy on Friday, April 30^th, 2021. Patty worked for Fruth Pharmacy for 32 years. Her official hire date was March 12^th, 1989.

“I was working at Big Lots and they came and asked me if I wanted a full-time job,” Patty shared about how she began her career at Fruth Pharmacy.

“I worked for both Big Lots and Fruth for 3 months. I would work at Big Lots from 6 am to 8 am then I would go to Fruth and work 9 am to 5 pm, then back to Big Lots and work from 6 pm until 10 pm,” Patty explained.

Patty enjoyed learning all aspects of her job and the company during her time at Fruth. She also enjoyed being able to share her experience and help teach others. She was pleased to move up into the company and serve as a manager.

“I’ve made many great friends over the years,” Patty stated, “I had a lot of fun while we all worked together. The golf outing was hard work but so much fun. I loved it all.”

Patty will miss her co-workers and the special customers who became friends at each store she has worked.

Patty plans to do some things around her house and travel. Later, she may cater – she loves to cook!

“When Fruth had family and friend functions, my family loved being there and supporting me. They loved watching how we all worked together to make the event fun for all,” Patty reminisced.

Left to right: John Galvan, Patty Holley, and Lynne Fruth (File photo from Employee Service Awards.)

“Paula (Williams), my coworker, friend, and my boss, made my last day so special,” Patty exclaimed, “She surprised me on my last day of work. I want to thank everyone who sent me a note, card, gave me a phone call, or came to see me on my last day. It was the best day – sad and happy at the same time. The day before, the employees at the store also made my retirement special. TEARS BOTH DAYS! I want to say thank you again to all of them for making my last days so special,” Patty finished.

Fruth Pharmacy wishes Patty a Happy Retirement!

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Fruth Pharmacy Employees Donate to Mason County Baby Pantry

by admin January 8, 2021January 8, 2021

Pictured left to right: Andy Becker, Vice-President of Pharmacy; John Galvan, Vice-President of Operations; Steve Gum, CFO; and Jassica Legg with donations for The Mason County Baby Pantry.

Point Pleasant, W.Va. – (January 8, 2021) – Fruth Pharmacy corporate employees helped donate to a children’s Christmas gift program through The Mason County Baby Pantry. In 2019, The Mason County Baby Pantry helped 280 kids have Christmas. For 2020, 430 kids were helped.

“There was an increased need in the area this year due to COVID-19,” Jassica Legg shared, “some parents are out of work and others have had additional expenses to help keep their families safe during the pandemic.”

The Mason County Baby Pantry asks for people who want to help, to try to provide one outfit, a pair of shoes, and something fun for a child to have at Christmastime. Those donating are asked to put each child’s donation into a plastic bag for the Mason County Baby Pantry to check the items on the list and later wrap before distributing the presents to the children.

Fruth Pharmacy corporate employees decide on a local organization to help each Christmas in the Mason County or surrounding area.

If you would like to help The Mason County Baby Pantry for next year’s Christmas or help with another initiative, please contact Jassica Mcbp Legg through Facebook.

Fruth Pharmacy is a family-owned company serving the tri-state area of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Fruth Pharmacy has been in business since 1952.