The holidays are here, and the Ohio Valley Midstream employees have been celebrating the season.

We collected more than 300 blankets, warm socks and puzzle books for gift bags that we distributed to senior citizen homes within the region.

Williams employee Michelle decorated a tree for the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Tree Gala auction, which raised more than $12,000 for the Chamber and Paws for a Cause. Michelle’s beautiful tree, titled “All Hearts Come Home for Christmas,” raised $1,250 to the total amount raised. Congratulations, Michelle!

We joined the Christmas parade in Moundsville, W. Va., which has become one of the OVM team’s holiday traditions. We also enjoyed handing out candy to the families who braved the cold to celebrate. We also walked in the St. Clairsville, Ohio, parade organized by the St. Clairsville Chamber of Commerce.