First United Methodist Church will host a prayer vigil for Our Lady of Bellefonte employees on Sunday, Feb. 9 at the church.

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and those wanting more information can visit www.facebook.com.com/irontonfirstumc or call 740-532-1196.

The church is located at 101 N. Fifth St. in Ironton.

OLBH announced last week that they will be closing by September. The hospital employs about 1,200 people.