https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/9bc2c4cb9e601a24ceb602f54fba0b75.pdf c3d084bf59c97d50d3e72f12310b04ef PDF Text Text On this day in history Lady Marauders get win NEWS s 3 SPORTS s 5 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 33° 38° 33° Flurries this morning. Mostly cloudy tonight ^P[O�H�Å�\YY`��High 44° / Low 26° Today’s weather forecast WEATHER s 8 C_ZZb[fehj��Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 12, Volume 75 Tuesday, January 19, 2021 s 50¢ One killed in Gallia County vehicle crash Portsmouth in the left side. Russell’s vehicle traveled off the right GALLIA COUNTY side of the roadway — A Vinton man was where the trailer disenkilled in a two vehicle gaged, struck a tree and crash on State Route 7 a fence. on Sunday. The crash occurred According to the a at 10:31 a.m. near milenews release from the post 29 on State Route Gallipolis Post of the 7 in Gallia County. The Ohio State Highway roadway was closed Patrol, Richard J. for approximately two Koeber, 57, of Vinton died at Holzer Medical hours as a result of the Center as a result of the crash. Assisting at the scene crash. were Gallia County According to the release, the 1998 Toyota EMS, Gallipolis Fire Tacoma driven by Koe- Department, High Road ber was traveling south Towing and Stapleton Towing. on State Route 7 when The crash remains it went left of center under investigation. and struck a 2020 © 2021 Ohio Valley Chevrolet Silverado Publishing, all rights 5500 driven by Jordan reserved. A. Russell, 31, of West Staff Report New COVID cases reported in Mason, Gallia Latest case info for Meigs, Gallia, Mason County Health Department, as has been the case for the past several OHIO VALLEY — weeks. Ohio Valley PubNew COVID-19 cases lishing reports on the were reported by state agencies on Monday in numbers provided by Mason and Gallia Coun- the local health department due to the differties. On Monday, the West ence in data. Here’s a closer look Virginia Department at coronavirus cases of Health and Human across our area: Resources (DHHR) reported 59 new cases of COVID-19 in Mason Gallia County County since Friday. ODH reported a The Ohio Departtotal of 1,916 total ment of Health reported cases of COVID-19 a total of 1,916 total (since March) in Gallia cases of COVID-19 County as part of Mon(since March) in Gallia day’s updates. This is County on Monday, an an increase of 42 since increase of 42 since Fri- Friday’s update. day’s update. One new ODH has reported hospitalization was also a total of 26 deaths, reported. 109 hospitalizations Due to the holiday, (one new), and 1,642 the Meigs County presumed recovered Health Department will individuals (59 new) as update numbers from of Friday. Friday through Tuesday Age ranges for the on Tuesday. The ODH 1,916 total cases reportcase total for Meigs ed by ODH on Monday County is below the are as follows: number most recently See COVID | 4 reported by the Meigs Staff Report AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 2021 The Daily Sentinel, an edition of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Jay LaPrete | AP Protesters carrying guns and flags stand outside the Ohio Statehouse on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio. Security was stepped up at statehouses across the U.S. after FBI warnings of potential armed protests at all 50 state capitols and in Washington, D.C. Crowd of protesters mingle at Statehouse COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Concerns over violent protests at the Ohio Statehouse on Sunday faded as a small number of armed but peaceful demonstrators were considerably outnumbered by state troopers and National Guard members during an afternoon rally. More than two dozen protesters, some armed with assault-style riﬂes and wearing military garb, argued with one another, sometimes with competing bullhorns, about a mix of causes including government overreach and election fraud from noon to shortly after 2 p.m. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said he was pleased with the outcome but stressed the state’s concerns over protests weren’t over. DeWine said authorities “continue to have concerns for potential violence in the coming days, which is why I intend to maintain security levels at the Statehouse as we approach the presidential inauguration.” DeWine last week ordered the Statehouse and surrounding state ofﬁce buildings shut down through Wednesday over security concerns. The protesters Sunday were observed by numerous troopers and National Guard members, whose members also guarded multiple points around the Statehouse, including every entrance. Nearly every business around the downtown capital square was boarded up. Several demonstrators said they were members of the anti-government Boogaloo movement, whose members espouse a coming civil war. One member, a 28-yearold man who traveled to Ohio for the event, said he wants to make it clear that they are not here to support President Donald Trump, his movement or the events at the Capitol on Jan. 6. “This event has been in the works for over a year,” the man, who refused to give his name, said. “I got the opportunity to come to meet my friends here and I took it. It is 100 percent worth it.” Another man, also 28, said those inspired by the Boogaloo movement were there to protest government overreach but have been falsely identiﬁed with the Make America Great Again movement. “There is this negative image the media has painted us as deﬁnitely pro-Trumpers,” The Ohio native, who also refused to give his name, said while armed. “One of the reasons I’m out here today is to make the gray lines black and white. Because they see young white males with ﬁrearms and they automatically think that we are proTrumpers. The man said he hated Donald Trump, using an expletive to describe him. One woman supporting Trump held a sign protesting social media platforms’ ban of rightwing content along with Trump’s removal from Twitter and Facebook. “Well, I’m here to support the right to voice a political view or opinion without fear of censorship, harassment, or the threat of losing my job or being physically assaulted,” Kathy Sherman, 71, said. “We’re being mislabeled as traitors. This is absurd and it’s wrong.” Sherman, a Columbus resident, who was wearing a visor with “Trump” printed on top of it, said she supports the president but distanced herself from the mob who breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Eastern Board holds organizational meeting WVU Medicine Camden Clark recognized Ridenour selected as board president PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The American College of Cardiology has recognized WVU Medicine Camden Clark for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care by awarding the healthcare facility with the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence and re-accreditation as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. The award is based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting. WVU Medicine Camden Clark is the only area hospital to receive both of these designations. “The recognition of the quality of cardiac care we provide to the Mid-Ohio Valley and surrounding counties by Staff Report REEDSVILLE — Floyd Ridenour was selected as the Eastern Local Board of Education President during the organizational meeting held this month. Brandon Buckley was named vice president; Adam Will was named legislative liaison; and Jessica Staley was named student achievement liaison. Sammi Mugrage is the ﬁfth member of the board. The board established the following committees for the 2021 Calendar Year: Policy, Jessica Staley and Samantha Mugrage; Building & Grounds, Brandon Buckley and Floyd Ridenour; Personnel, Brandon Buckley and Adam Will; Public Relations, Floyd Ridenour and Adam Will. In other business during the organizational meeting, the board, Approved the bond for the Treasurer is ﬁxed be the sum of $50,000 and the Treasurer be authorized and directed to provide bond satisfactory to the Board of Education. Cost of the bond will be paid by the Board of Education. Appointed a ﬁnance/ audit committee to meet periodically with board treasurer and superintendent to monitor the district’s ﬁnancial status. Members of the board appointed for the committee are Brandon Buckley and Jessica Staley. Approved standing authorizations for Supt. Steve Ohlinger and See BOARD | 8 the American College of Cardiology is very exciting for the community we serve,” said David Gnegy, MD, President of Parkersburg Cardiology Associates. “It has been a multi-year process for the cardiac team to reach this pinnacle and it is very gratifying. The award recognizes our team’s commitment to delivering excellent quality care and our ongoing priority to improving patient experiences both now and in the future.” Hospitals and health systems that have See WVU | 8 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing OBITUARIES LELA HAWK LONG BOTTOM — Lela Deloris Hawk, 85, of Long Bottom, Ohio, passed away Jan. 15, 2021, at Arcadia Valley Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 12, 1936, in Rutland, Ohio. She is survived by a son, Robert (Shannon) Hawk of Long Bottom, Ohio; a sister, Mary Bowles of Pomeroy, Ohio; a grandson, Jacob Hawk; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Lloyd and Ora Midkiff Sinclair, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Hawk; a brother, Charles Sinclair; two sisters, Mildred Hauber and Eloise Hoffman. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at the Mound Cemetery in Chester, Ohio, with Pastor Linda Damewood ofﬁciating. There was no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to WhiteSchwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio. You are invited sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh. com. WENDELL L. DAVIS PATRIOT — Wendell L. Davis, 71, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his residence. Born on February 24, 1949 in Patriot, Wendell was the son of the late James Ray and Edith Jane Jones Davis. Wendell was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, who earned the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, two Overseas Badges, and a Sharpshooter Medal. He was a member of the Stewart Johnson VFW 9926 Mason, West Virginia. Wendell is survived by his sons, Jamie Ray (Stacie) Davis of Titusville, Florida and Jeremy Ryan (Cathy) Davis of Wellston, Ohio; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Brandon) Valentine, Kaitlyn Davis, Nicole (Henry) Lero, Seth Davis, and Braylon Davis; great grandchildren, Branson Valentine and Grayson Davis; and sister, Betty Sue (Dave) Bowman of Jackson, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by a sister Annette in infancy. A graveside service will be held for Wendell at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Neal Cemetery with Pastor Phil Taylor ofﬁciating. Willis Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. YEAGER GALLIPOLIS — David M. Yeager, 85, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died at 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in the Abbyshire Place, Bidwell. Cremation services are entrusted to the CremeensKing Funeral Home, 75 Grape St. Gallipolis. TRIPLETT RACINE — Matthew “Matt” David Triplett, 33, of Racine, Ohio, died suddenly on January 16, 2021 in the Holzer Meigs Emergency Department. A Celebration of life service will be held at the Portland Community Center at the convenience of the family. The Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Pomeroy is entrusted with the arrangements. ROUSH GALLIPOLIS — Roberta Suzanne “Sue” Roush, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. According to Sue’s wishes, there will be no services. Willis Funeral Home is in care of her arrangements. GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Card Shower Sharon Lupton Morgan will be celebrating a birthday on Jan. 19, cards may be sent to her at PO Box 91, Rio Grande, Ohio 45674. Noel Massie will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Jan. 21, cards may be sent to him at 1154 SR 775, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Tuesday, Jan. 19 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold an organizational meeting and regular monthly board meeting, 4 p.m., Administrative Ofﬁces, 77 Mill Creek Road, Gallipolis. Friday, Jan. 22 MIDDLEPORT — The monthly Free Community Dinner held at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center. Take-out meals will be handed out 5-5:30 p.m. while supplies last. This month they are serving cheesy smoked sausage casserole, green beans, roll, and dessert. Everyone is welcome. CONTACT US 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 All content © 2021 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel edition. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com Andrew Harnik | AP file People run in the halls Jan. 6 as rioters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Command structure crumbled fast during riot By Nomaan Merchant and Colleen Long building down,” with no further instructions, two ofﬁcers said. Associated Press One speciﬁc order came from Lt. Tarik Johnson, who told ofﬁcers not to use deadly force WASHINGTON — As the outside the building as the rioters rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, many of the police ofﬁcers had to descended, the ofﬁcers recounted. decide on their own how to ﬁght The order almost certainly prethem off. There was no direction. vented deaths and more chaos, but it meant ofﬁcers didn’t pull No plan. And no top leadership. their weapons and were ﬁghting One cop ran from one side of back with ﬁsts and batons. the building to another, ﬁghting Johnson has been suspended hand-to-hand against rioters. after being captured on video Another decided to respond to any calls of ofﬁcers in distress and wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat while moving through spent three hours helping cops crowds of rioters. Johnson told who had been immobilized by colleagues he wore the hat as a bear spray or other chemicals. tactic to gain the crowd’s conﬁThree ofﬁcers were able to dence as he tried to reach other handcuff one rioter. But a crowd ofﬁcers who were pinned down swarmed the group and took the arrested man away with the hand- by rioters, one of the ofﬁcers said. A video of the incident obtained cuffs still on. by the Wall Street Journal shows Interviews with four members Johnson asking rioters for help in of the U.S. Capitol Police who getting his colleagues. were overrun by rioters on Jan. Johnson, who could not be 6 show just how quickly the reached for comment, was heard command structure collapsed by an ofﬁcer on the radio repeatas throngs of people, egged on edly asking, “Does anybody have by President Donald Trump, set a plan?” upon the Capitol. The ofﬁcers ___ spoke on condition of anonymThe Capitol Police has more ity because the department has than 2,300 staff and a budget threatened to suspend anyone that’s grown rapidly over the last who speaks to the media. two decades to roughly $500 mil“We were on our own,” one of lion, making it larger than many the ofﬁcers told The Associated major metro police departments. Press. “Totally on our own.” Minneapolis, for example, has The ofﬁcers who spoke to the 840 ofﬁcers and a $176 million AP said they were given next to budget. no warning by leadership on the Despite plenty of online warnmorning of Jan. 6 about what ings of a possible insurrection and would become a growing force ample resources and time to preof thousands of rioters, many pare, the Capitol Police planned better armed than the ofﬁcers only for a free speech demonstrathemselves were. And once the tion on Jan. 6. riot began, they were given no They rejected offers of support instructions by the department’s from the Pentagon three days leaders on how to stop the mob or rescue lawmakers who had bar- before the siege, according to ricaded themselves inside. There senior defense ofﬁcials and two people familiar with the matter. were only enough ofﬁcers for a And during the riot, they turned routine day. Three ofﬁcers told the AP they down an offer by the Justice Department to have FBI agents did not hear Chief Steven Sund on the radio the entire afternoon. come in as reinforcements. The ofﬁcials spoke to the AP on condiIt turned out he was sheltering tion of anonymity to discuss the with Vice President Mike Pence decision-making process. in a secure location for some of The riot left ﬁve people dead, the siege. Sund resigned the next including Capitol Police Ofﬁcer day. Brian Sicknick, who was hit in His assistant chief, Yogananda the head by a ﬁre extinguisher. Pittman, who is now interim Another ofﬁcer died in an apparchief, was heard over the radio ent suicide after the attack. telling the force to “lock the The attack has forced a reckoning among law enforcement agencies. Federal watchdogs launched a sweeping review of how the FBI, the Pentagon and other agencies responded to the riot, including whether there were failures in information sharing and other preparations that left the historic symbol of democracy vulnerable to assault. Top decision-makers have offered differing explanations for why they didn’t have enough personnel. Sund told The Washington Post that he was worried about the possibility for violence and wanted to bring in the National Guard, but the House and Senate sergeants at arms refused his request. To bring in the Guard, the sergeants at arms would have had to ask congressional leaders. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s deputy chief of staff, Drew Hammill, said congressional leaders had not been informed of any request for the National Guard before the day of the riot. The ofﬁce of Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, declined to comment. It’s not clear why the threat was not taken more seriously. John Donohue, a 32-year veteran of the New York Police Department who advises the Capitol Police on intelligence matters, sent a memo on Jan. 3 warning of the potential for an attack on Congress from the pro-Trump crowd, according to two law enforcement ofﬁcials with knowledge of the memo ﬁrst reported by The Washington Post. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the internal memo. Donohue was well-versed in the extremist threat. At a congressional hearing in July, before he starting advising the Capitol Police, Donohue told lawmakers the federal government needed a system to better monitor social media for domestic extremists. “America is at a crossroads,” he said in his testimony. “The intersection of constitutional rights and legitimate law enforcement has never been more at risk by domestic actors as it is now as seditionists actively promote a revolution.” GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS normal business hours (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will 4 p.m.). Appointments will be made based on the availability of vaccine and in compliance with guidbe printed on a space-available basis. ance issued by the state of Ohio. Gallia vaccine registration The Gallia County Health Department is scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for residents in the following age groups and categories: 80 years and older, 75-plus and those with severe congenital conditions, 70-plus, 65-plus. To schedule an appointment, call 740-441-2018, 740-441-2950, or 740-4412951. The health department stresses a scheduled appointment is required to receive the vaccine. Meigs vaccine registration The Meigs County Health Department is compiling a list of Meigs County residents who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The following age groups and categories are currently being accepted: 80 years and older, 75-plus and those with severe congenital conditions, 70-plus, 65-plus. To be placed on the list for an appointment, call 740-444-4540. Individuals are asked to utilize this number and do not call the Health Department’s main line to be placed on the waiting list. Your call will be returned to acknowledge receipt within 24-48 hours during Financial report available BEDFORD TWP. — The Bedford Township 2020 annual ﬁnancial report for the year ending December 31, 2020 is completed and submitted to the State Auditor. The report is available for viewing upon request by calling Kathy J. Romine, Fiscal Ofﬁcer, at 740-992-2112. RUTLAND TWP. — The annual ﬁnancial report for Rutland Township is complete and the report is available for review by contacting Fiscal Ofﬁcer Opal Dyer at 740-742-2805. Straw available MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Humane Society will be providing straw for pet bedding during the months of November, December, January, and February. Vouchers may be picked up at the Humane Society Thrift Shop, 253 North Second Street, Middleport, for a fee of $2. Vouchers are to be redeemed at Dettwiller Lumber in Pomeroy. For more information call 740-992-6064. �Ohio Valley Publishing TODAY IN HISTORY The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2021. There are 346 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History On Jan. 19, 1981, the United States and Iran signed an accord paving the way for the release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months. On this date In 1809, author, poet and critic Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston. In 1861, Georgia became the ﬁfth state to secede from the Union. In 1915, Germany carried out its ﬁrst air raid on Britain during World War I as a pair of Zeppelins dropped bombs onto Great Yarmouth and King’s Lynn in England. In 1937, millionaire Howard Hughes set a transcontinental air record by ﬂying his monoplane from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in 7 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds. In 1942, during World War II, Japanese forces captured the British protectorate of North Borneo. A German submarine sank the Canadian liner RMS Lady Hawkins off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, killing 251 people; 71 survived. In 1944, the federal government relinquished control of the nation’s railroads to their owners following settlement of a wage dispute. In 1955, a presidential news conference was ﬁlmed for television and newsreels for the ﬁrst time, with the permission of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1980, retired Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas died in Washington, D.C., at age 81. In 1987, Guy Hunt became Alabama’s ﬁrst Republican governor since 1874 as he was sworn into ofﬁce, succeeding George C. Wallace. In 2005, the American Cancer Society reported that cancer had passed heart disease as the top killer of Americans age 85 and younger. In 2006, Osama bin Laden, in an audiotape that was his ﬁrst in more than a year, said alQaida was preparing for attacks in the United States; at the same time, he offered a “longterm truce” without specifying the conditions. Vice President Dick Cheney defended the administration’s domestic surveillance program, calling it an essential tool in monitoring al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations. In 2009, Russia and Ukraine signed a deal restoring natural gas shipments to Ukraine and paving the way for an end to the nearly two-week cutoff of most Russian gas to a freezing Europe. Ten years ago: Chinese President Hu Jintao, visiting the White House, declared “a lot still needs to be done” to improve his country’s record on human rights; the exchange with President Barack Obama over human rights was balanced by U.S. delight over newly announced Chinese business deals expected to generate about $45 billion in new export sales for the U.S. Five years ago: Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump received the endorsement of conservative ﬁrebrand Sarah Palin, giving the businessman a potential boost less than two weeks before Iowa’s kickoff caucuses. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, in his State of the State address, again pledged to ﬁx the crisis over Flint’s lead-contaminated water. Italian movie director Ettore Scola, 84, died in Rome. One year ago: Health ofﬁcials in central China reported that 17 more people had been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, which had killed two patients and placed other countries on alert. The South Korean ﬁlm “Parasite” became the ﬁrst foreign language ﬁlm to take top honors from the Screen Actors Guild, en route to an Academy Award as best picture. The San Francisco 49ers rolled past the Green Bay Packers, 37-20, to advance to the franchise’s seventh Super Bowl; the Kansas City Chiefs reached their ﬁrst Super Bowl in a half century by beating the Tennessee Titans 35-24 for the AFC championship. Today’s Birthdays Actor Tippi Hedren is 91. Former PBS newsman Robert MacNeil is 90. Movie director Richard Lester is 89. Actor-singer Michael Crawford is 79. Actor Shelley Fabares is 77. Country singer Dolly Parton is 75. Former ABC newswoman Ann Compton is 74. TV chef Paula Deen is 74. Rock singer Martha Davis is 70. Singer Dewey Bunnell (America) is 69. Actor Desi Arnaz Jr. is 68. Actor Katey Sagal is 67. Comedian Paul Rodriguez is 66. Conductor Sir Simon Rattle is 66. Reggae musician Mickey Virtue (formerly with UB40) is 64. Rock musician Jeff Pilson (Foreigner) is 63. Actor Paul McCrane is 60. Actor William Ragsdale is 60. Basketball coach and commentator Jeff Van Gundy is 59. International Tennis Hall of Famer Stefan Edberg is 55. Rock singer Whitﬁeld Crane (Ugly Kid Joe) is 53. Singer Trey Lorenz is 52. Actor Shawn Wayans is 50. Rock singer-musician John Wozniak (Marcy Playground) is 50. Actor Drea de Matteo is 49. Comedian-impressionist Frank Caliendo is 47. Actor Drew Powell is 45. Actor Marsha Thomason is 45. Actor Bitsie Tulloch is 40. Actor Jodie Sweetin is 39. Movie director Damien Chazelle is 36. Actor Shaunette Renee Wilson is 31. Actor Briana Henry is 29. Actor Logan Lerman is 29. Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson is 29. Rapper Taylor Bennett is 25. Actor Lidya Jewett is 14. NEWS Tuesday, January 19, 2021 3 Examining West Virginia’s vaccine rollout KENOVA, W.Va. (AP) — Grifﬁth & Feil Drug has been in business since 1892, a familyowned, small-town pharmacy. This isn’t their ﬁrst pandemic. More than a century after helping West Virginians confront the Spanish ﬂu in 1918, the drugstore in Kenova, a community of about 3,000 people, is helping the state lead the nation in COVID-19 vaccine distribution. West Virginia has emerged as an unlikely success in the nation’s otherwise chaotic vaccine rollout, largely because of the state’s decision to reject a federal partnership with CVS and Walgreens and instead enlist mom-andpop pharmacies to vaccinate residents against the virus that has killed over 395,000 Americans. More shots have gone into people’s arms per capita across West Virginia than in any other state, with at least 7.5% of the population receiving the ﬁrst of two shots, according to federal data. West Virginia was the ﬁrst in the nation to ﬁnish offering ﬁrst doses to all long-term care centers before the end of December, and the state expects to give second doses at those facilities by the end of January. “Boy, have we noticed that. I think the West Virginia model is really one that we would love for a lot more states to adopt,” said John Beckner, a pharmacist who works at the Alexandria, Virginia-based National Community Pharmacists Association, which advocates for pharmacies across the country. It’s early in the process, but that has not stopped Republican Gov. Jim Justice from proclaiming that the vaccine effort runs counter to preconceived notions about the Mountaineer State. “Little old West Virginia, that was thought of for hundreds of years, you know, as a place where maybe we were backward or dark or dingy,” Justice said last week. Instead, it turns out that “West Virginia has been the diamond in the rough,” Justice said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday. Rather than relying on national chains, 250 local pharmacists set up clinics in rural communities. The fact that residents who may be wary of the vaccine seem John Raby | AP Pharmacist Ric Griffith stands in his family’s business Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in Kenova, W.Va. Griffith & Feil is among 250 mom-and-pop pharmacies in West Virginia helping to vaccinate residents in the quest to banish the coronavirus pandemic. to trust them makes a difference. “As my uncle always told me, these people aren’t your customers, they’re your friends and neighbors,” said Ric Grifﬁth, the pharmacist at Grifﬁth & Feil in Kenova, a town near the Kentucky state line. A chatty raconteur and former mayor of Kenova, he can recall generations of patrons frequenting the shop, which is almost unchanged since the 1950s, with a soda fountain and jukebox in the front and prescriptions in the back. Grifﬁth, 71, began taking over the pharmacy from his father in the early 1990s and was elected to the House of Delegates as a Democrat last year. His daughter, Heidi Grifﬁth Romero, 45, followed into the family business and is also administering shots. Holding a vaccination clinic at the town high school, he recalled his uncle telling him he lost four classmates to the 1918 ﬂu pandemic, which killed more than 50 million people worldwide. “And it was a tragedy that I thought I would never be involved with,” he said, taking a break from giving vaccines to teachers aged 50 and over. When Mark Hayes, a middle school guidance counselor in Kenova, walked up to receive his ﬁrst dose, he spotted Grifﬁth, who holds local celebrity status for hosting an extravagant annual Halloween pumpkin-carving party that attracts thousands. “I recognized him right away,” Hayes said. “‘The Pumpkin King? Are you giving me the shot?’” Kevin Roberts, a 59-year-old school bus driver in Kenova, said “it makes a difference” for a pharmacist he knows to administer the shots. “I hope that a lot of these skeptics change their mind,” he said. Ofﬁcials also credit a 50-person command center at the state’s National Guard headquarters in the capital of Charleston. Inside a cavernous hall, leaders of the vaccine operation and state health ofﬁcials sit between plexiglass dividers to oversee shipments of the precious doses to ﬁve hubs. From there, deliveries go to drugstores and local health departments. CVS has so far declined to work with state ofﬁcials on vaccinating people at its stores, but Walgreens is participating and has joined in to hold clinics at some nursing homes, ofﬁcials said. The federal partnership involving both companies would have allowed Washington ofﬁcials to dictate the terms of nursing home vaccinations, said Marty Wright, the head of the West Virginia Health Care Association, which represents health care companies. “If the state would’ve activated the federal plan, the state would’ve had zero control over the situation,” Wright said. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar praised West Virginia’s efforts to vaccinate the elderly. “Expanding eligibility to all of the vulnerable is the fastest way to protect the vulnerable,” Azar said Tuesday at an Operation Warp Speed meeting. He also highlighted Connecticut as a bright spot in the vac- cine rollout. Given West Virginia’s success so far, leaders are now seeking more doses so they can open vaccinations for more groups. The Grifﬁth & Feil store has had to decline shots for outof-state customers who caught word of West Virginia’s success. The governor recently lowered the age of eligibility for members of the general public to 70. The efforts have not been without errors. The Boone County Health Department was barred from distributing the vaccine last month after it mistakenly gave 44 people an antibody treatment instead of vaccines. The state began vaccinating school workers aged 50 or older less than two weeks ago. The governor wants in-person learning to resume at as many schools as possible by Tuesday, long before teachers will have received their second vaccine doses. As of Sunday, over 130,100 ﬁrst doses have been administered, and 23,066 people have received both shots in the state with a population of about 1.78 million people. Nearly 55,800 of the ﬁrst doses have gone to residents aged 65 and older. Mitchel Rothholz, who leads immunization policy at the American Pharmacists Association, said other governors would be wise to enlist local pharmacies. “Especially at a time when you have vaccine hesitancy and concerns in vaccine conﬁdence, having access to a health care provider like a community pharmacist provides a comfort level to the patients and communities,” Rothholz added. Dems tap female chair, Black executive director COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Democratic Party is hoping that two historic picks last week — its ﬁrst female chair and its ﬁrst Black executive director — can restore its candidates’ fortunes against the state’s dominant Republicans while also healing internal party divisions. The choices of Summit County councilmember Liz Walters as chair and Malik Hubbard as interim executive director followed a bitter clash with groups representing the party’s Black legislators and youth voters. The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus and Ohio Young Black Democrats accused the party of taking advantage of Black Ohioans, as one lawmaker put it, as “just a hook-up for votes,” without giving them a signiﬁcant role in party decisions. They insisted on representation within party leadership. Walters’ election Thursday means both Ohio’s major political parties are now run by women. Republicans elected Jane Timken to a third term as chair on Friday. Under Timken’s leadership, the GOP has retained control of both state legislative chambers and every statewide executive ofﬁce, as well as delivering Ohio’s 18 electoral votes to President Donald Trump, who won the state by 8 percentage points last year. Walters, of Akron, inherits a party that hasn’t claimed a single statewide executive ofﬁce since 2006. She succeeds retiring Democratic Chair David Pepper. She pledged, in selecting Hubbard on Friday, to “hit the ground running on day one, ﬁghting for a better, more inclusive Ohio” and to strengthen the party from the inside. Andre Washington, a union ﬁeld representative and president of the A. Philip Randolph Institute’s state chapter who is also Black, was elected ﬁrst vice chair. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, the state’s top elected Democrat, called Hubbard “an impressive hire” with the knowledge and experience the party needs to begin its “next chapter.” Hubbard worked for Brown during the senator’s “Dignity of Work” listening tour in 2019. Hubbard was hired to quickly ramp up a transparent transition process that will include the hiring of a permanent director, Walters said. Timken, a loyal ally of outgoing Republican President Donald Trump, also leads a party sharply divided. The wedge created by Trump’s actions ahead of the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol, which led to his second impeachment last week, was evident in the fact that a statement announcing Timken’s reelection did not even mention the president by name. Timken said she is taking nothing for granted. “Despite those successes,” she said in a statement, “Ohio is still a battleground state and there is much work to be done.” �NEWS 4 Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Biden, Harris mark MLK day By Bill Barrow, Ashraf Khalil and Alexandra Jaffe Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Two days from the inauguration, Presidentelect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris pitched in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day service projects as a militarized and jittery Washington prepared for a swearing-in that will play out under extraordinary security. Biden and his wife, Jill, joined an assembly line in the parking lot of Philabundance, an organization that distributes food to people in need, and helped ﬁll about 150 boxes with fresh fruit and non-perishables. As Biden and Harris took breaks from their inaugural preparations to honor the civil rights hero Monday, outgoing President Donald Trump remained out of public view at the White House for the sixth straight day. In past years, Trump has marked the holiday with unannounced visits to the King memorial in Washington but no such outing was expected this year. Such a visit would have been complicated because Washington has become a fortress city of roadblocks and barricades before Wednesday’s inauguration as security ofﬁcials work to avoid more violence following the Jan. 6 riot by a pro-Trump mob at the U.S. Capitol. In a measure of how nervous the capital city has become, U.S. Capitol Police on Monday brieﬂy locked down the Capitol complex and paused inaugural rehearsals after ﬁre broke out at a nearby homeless encampment. Authorities urged staff working inside the complex to stay away from exterior windows and those outside the building to take cover as they brieﬂy prohibited entry and exit from the grounds as a precaution. Biden transition ofﬁcials, including incoming Homeland Security adviser Liz SherwoodRandall and the deputy attorney general nominee, Lisa Monaco, held a videoconference with acting heads and career staff from national security agencies to discuss the security situation surrounding Inauguration Day. Harris played down any personal security concerns, saying she’s “very much looking forward to being sworn in.” “I will walk there, to that moment, proudly with my head up and my shoulders back,” Harris told reporters after volunteering at a food bank. Still, Washington residents were on high alert and much of the city felt desolate, with large swaths of the area around the Capitol, White House and National Mall sealed off from all but authorized personnel. Katie Henke, 40, a southwest D.C. resident, said the city felt on edge. She’s concerned enough that she packed a “go-bag” with clothes and other personal items in case she feels she must ﬂee her neighborhood. “This is legitimately scary,” she said. “Between the pandemic and Trump, I feel like our country is at a weak and vulnerable point. And we know there are forces inside and outside the country that see that vulnerability as an opportunity to do something.” Some 25,000 National Guard troops were being dispatched across the city to bolster security. Monuments — including the King memorial — are closed to the public until after Wednesday’s inaugural events. Harris was also set to resign her Senate seat on Monday. She offered thanks to her California constituents in a farewell video posted on social media “for the honor of representing the place of my birth, as a proud daughter of California.” Biden continued to build his administration. His transition team announced Monday he will nominate Rohit Chopra to direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, tapping a liberal ally of Sen. Elizabeth Warren to lead the agency whose creation she championed. Chopra, a commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission, helped launch the agency after the 2008 ﬁnancial crisis and served as deputy director, where he sounded the alarm about skyrocketing student loan debt. The pick comes as Democrats are eyeing ways to provide student loan relief to millions of Americans as part of a COVID-19 aid package. Biden also announced his intent to nominate Gary Gensler, former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Inaugural organizers on Monday ﬁnished installing some 200,000 small U.S., state and territorial ﬂags on the National Mall, a sobering display intended to honor the nearly 400,000 Americans killed in the coronavirus pandemic. Biden and Harris plan to take part in an event on Tuesday, soon after the president-elect arrives in Washington, at the reﬂecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial to honor American lives lost to COVID-19. Even before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, inauguration festivi- ties were expected to be muted due to the virus. Mayor Muriel Bowser urged residents to stay away from the city on Inauguration Day. And instead of the typical inaugural balls, Biden’s inaugural committee has recruited artists, including Bruce Springsteen, the Foo Fighters and John Legend to perform from remote locations around the country in a primetime televised event. Country music star Garth Brooks said Monday he would perform at Biden’s inauguration. Brooks also performed at Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration. Biden’s inauguration committee previously said Lady Gaga would sing the national anthem and Jennifer Lopez would give a musical performance at the ceremony. “This is not a political statement,” said Brooks, who was invited to perform at Trump’s 2017 inaugural but declined, citing a scheduling conﬂict. “This is a statement of unity.” Before the inauguration, the German Federation of Journalists warned foreign correspondents covering the event to take precautions and be “particularly careful and alert on Wednesday.” Association head Frank Ueberall cautioned Monday that “extremist Trump fans have already demonstrated their hatred and willingness to use violence against journalists at the Capitol.” “It is appalling that such an appeal is even necessary in the USA, once the model democracy,” he added. (16 hospitalizations, 3 deaths) 70-79 — 106 cases Meigs County As of Friday, the Meigs (17 hospitalizations, 5 From page 1 deaths) County Health Depart80-89 — 43 cases ment reported there 0-19 — 255 cases (13 (8 hospitalizations, 9 new cases, 1 hospitaliza- are 72 active cases, and deaths) 1,062 total cases (998 tion) 90-99 — 17 cases conﬁrmed, 64 probable) 20-29 — 323 cases (4 (5 hospitalizations, 3 new cases, 6 hospitaliza- since April according to deaths) the update on Thursday. tions) 100-109 — 1 case (1 There have been a total of 30-39 — 260 cases (5 new cases, 3 hospitaliza- 20 deaths, 970 recovered hospitalization) For more data and cases, and 57 hospitalizations) information on the cases tions since April. Due to 40-49 — 291 cases (6 in Meigs County visit new cases, 4 hospitaliza- the Martin Luther King https://www.meigsholiday, the next update tions) health.com/covid-19/ . from the health depart50-59 — 274 cases (5 Meigs County remained new cases, 9 hospitaliza- ment is expected on “Red” on the Ohio Public Tuesday. tions, 1 death) Health Advisory System Age ranges for the 60-69 — 232 cases (5 after meeting two of new cases, 23 hospitaliza- 1,062 Meigs County cases, as of Friday, are as the seven indicators on tions, 3 deaths) Thursday. follows: 70-79 — 159 cases (2 0-9 — 40 cases new cases, 1 new hospi10-19 — 99 cases talization, 30 total hospiMason County 20-29 — 159 cases (1 talizations, 9 deaths) DHHR reported 1,366 80-plus — 122 cases (2 hospitalization) total cases (since March) 30-39 — 143 cases (3 new cases, 33 hospitalizafor Mason County in the hospitalizations) tions, 13 deaths) 10 a.m. update on Mon40-49 — 159 cases (3 Gallia County is curday morning, 59 more hospitalizations) rently “Orange” on the than Friday. Of those, 50-59 — 154 cases (3 Ohio Public Health Advi1,333 are conﬁrmed hospitalizations) sory System map after cases and 33 are probable 60-69 — 141 cases meeting two of the seven cases. DHHR has report- ed 26 deaths in Mason County. According to DHHR, the age ranges for the 1,366 COVID-19 cases DHHR is reporting in Mason County are as follows: 0-9 — 29 cases (plus 1 probable case, 1 new conﬁrmed case) 10-19 — 112 cases (plus 4 probable case (1 new), 3 new conﬁrmed cases) 20-29 — 238 cases (plus 5 probable cases (1 new), 18 new conﬁrmed cases) 30-39 — 173 cases (plus 9 probable case (1 new), 17 new conﬁrmed cases) 40-49 — 190 cases (plus 6 probable cases, 9 new conﬁrmed cases) 50-59 — 217 cases (plus 2 probable cases, 3 deaths, 6 new conﬁrmed case) 60-69 — 184 cases (plus 4 probable case, 4 death, 2 new conﬁrmed cases) 70+ — 190 cases (plus 2 probable cases, 19 deaths, 2 new conﬁrmed cases) On Monday, Mason County was “orange” on the West Virginia County Alert System map. Mason County’s latest infection rate was 51.18 on Monday, down from 72.73 on Friday, with a 5.91 percent positivity rate, down from 10.58. Surrounding counties are orange. in Ohio as of Thursday. Matt Slocum | AP Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks during an event Saturday at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. Inaugural event to celebrate resiliency of Black Americans By Kat Stafford Associated Press DETROIT — The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme of a virtual event Tuesday that will celebrate the nation’s diversity on the eve of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is slated to speak at the event, “We Are One,” which will also honor the historic nature of her being the ﬁrst Black and South Asian woman to become U.S. vice president. Black voters nationwide helped deliver Biden’s presidency, overwhelmingly supporting him from the start of his White House bid. Black-led organizing work across the nation galvanized voters of color and contributed to historic turnout in key battleground states. Tony Allen, CEO of the inaugural committee, said the programming will “honor acts of resilience, heroism, and commitment to unity” from Black, Latino, Asian American and Paciﬁc Islander communities “as the coalitions that make up our nation come together to celebrate a new chapter in our history.” Several of the nation’s top Black leaders will deliver remarks, including House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, a close ally of Biden whose endorsement in South Carolina widened Biden’s winning margin and started his avalanche of March primary victories. Among other speakers: Stacey Abrams, whose voter registration and education efforts helped ﬂip Georgia blue for Biden; Rep. Cedric Richmond; Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Joyce Beatty; Sen. Cory Booker; and the incoming senator from Georgia, Rev. Raphael Warnock. The event will pay homage to the legacy of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities, as well as Black sororities and fraternities. Harris is the ﬁrst HBCU graduate and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority member to be vice president. The sorority’s international president and CEO, Dr. Glenda Glover, and Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick will deliver remarks. The event will feature musical performances and appearances from activists and celebrities. It’ll be hosted by Terrence J and feature Leslie Jones, DJ D-Nice, and Black cultural icons such as Frankie Beverly, The O’Jays, and Rapsody. The celebration also includes a Battle of the Bands and features several HBCUs, including: Delaware State University, Howard University, the Texas Southern University Debate Team, Florida A&M University Marching 100, Grambling State University World Famed Marching Band, Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South, Louisiana Leadership Institute All-Star Marching Band, South Carolina State University Marching 101, Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band, and the Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands. The event is part of ﬁve planned days of programming under the inaugural’s theme of “America United.” It will air Tuesday from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET on social media and on select channels, including Urban One, Revolt TV and The Choice channel on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service. COVID indicators on Thursday. Evan Vucci | AP President-elect Joe Biden participates in a National Day of Service event at Philabundance, a hunger relief organization, with his daughter Ashley Biden and his granddaughter Finnegan Biden, left, Monday in Philadelphia. West Virginia As of the 10 a.m. update on Monday, DHHR is reporting a total of 109,809 cases with 1,784 deaths. There was an increase of 3,160 cases from Friday and 51 new deaths. DHHR reports a total of 1,761,905 lab test have been completed, with a 5.49 cumulative percent positivity rate. The daily positivity rate in the state was 6.19 perOhio cent. There are 26,777 The Ohio Department currently active cases in of Health reported a the state. 24-hour change of 4,312 DHHR reported on new cases on Monday Friday that 130,600 ﬁrst (21-day average of doses of the COVID-19 7,430). There were 81 new deaths (21-day aver- vaccine have been administered to residents of age of 81), 162 new hospitalizations (21-day aver- West Virginia. So far, 23,092 people have been age of 299) and 16 new fully vaccinated. ICU admissions (21-day Kayla (Hawthorne) average of 30) reported in the previous 24 hours, Dunham and Sarah Hawley contributed to according to Monday’s this story. update. © 2021 Ohio Valley According to Governor Publishing, all rights Mike DeWine, 361,603 vaccines have been given reserved. �Sports Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5 Southern storms past Eagles, 45-25 By Alex Hawley Brinager two-pointer 2:22 into the period. Southern was ahead 22-13 by halftime, and then started the RACINE, Ohio — Into the second half with an 8-to-1 run win column in a big way. for a 16-point lead. EHS scored The Southern boys basketball team picked up its ﬁrst win seven of the next nine points to get within 11, but a 5-to-2 of the campaign on Friday on spurt gave SHS a 37-23 edge by its home court, defeating arch rival Eastern 45-25 in Tri-Valley the end of the third quarter. The Eagles shot just 1-of-10 Conference Hocking Division from the ﬁeld in the ﬁnale, as play. Southern closed the 45-25 vicThe Eagles (0-8, 0-4 TVC tory with an 8-to-2 run. Hocking) never trailed in For the game, the Tornadoes the opening period, ﬁghting shot 16-of-39 (41.0 percent) through ties at 2-2 and 4-4 from the ﬁeld, including 2-of-12 before taking an 8-5 lead into (16.7 percent) from three-point the second period. range, while Eastern went The Tornadoes (1-8, 1-5) 9-of-40 (22.5 percent) from scored the ﬁrst seven points the ﬁeld, including 0-of-7 from of the second quarter, taking beyond the arc. At the foul the lead for good on a Cruz ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Southern senior Arrow Drummer drives between EHS defenders Matthew Blanchard (10) and Brayden O’Brien (14), and hits a layup in front of teammates Lincoln Rose (42) and Cade Anderson (24), during the Tornadoes’ 20-point win on Friday in Racine, Ohio. line, SHS was 11-of-21 (52.4 percent) and EHS was 7-of-13 (53.8 percent). The Purple and Gold won the rebounding battle by a 35-to-19 clip, including 11-to9 on the offensive end. SHS committed 23 turnovers, six more than the Eagles. The Tornadoes combined for 10 steals, eight assists and three rejections, while Eastern recorded 13 steals, three assists and two blocked shots. Lincoln Rose led the hosts with 11 points, followed by Cade Anderson with 10. Arrow Drummer scored seven points, while pulling in a game-best 13 rebounds. Brinager, Ryan See SOUTHERN | 6 Blue Devils avenge Chesapeake By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com CHESAPEAKE, Ohio — Nothing additional was needed in this one. The Gallia Academy boys basketball team overcame a 9-point ﬁrst quarter deﬁcit by limiting host Chesapeake to single digits in each of the next three frames on Friday night while picking up its ﬁrst league win with a 50-41 decision in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup in Lawrence County. The visiting Blue Devils (3-5, 1-4 OVC) established an inside presence early on as Isaac Clary scored eight points in the opening stanza, but the Panthers (6-5, 3-5) hit three tirfectas and received 10 points from Nathan Cox while building a 19-10 cushion through eight minutes of play. GAHS — which led 4-2 brieﬂy in the opening canto — managed to twice pull within three points in the second canto as the guests made a 14-8 run and entered the half trailing by a 27-24 count. Carson Call and Kenyon Franklin hit back-toback 3-pointers as part of 6-2 run in the opening minute of the third quarter, which ultimately allowed the Blue and White to secure a permanent lead of 30-29. The guests closed the frame with a 10-4 surge and secured a 40-33 edge headed into the ﬁnale. The Blue Devils converted 6-of-9 free throw attempts down the stretch and closed regulation with a small 10-8 spurt to wrap up the 9-point triumph. Not only did Gallia Academy pick up its ﬁrst league win of the year, but the guests also avenged a 76-68 double overtime home loss to these same Panthers just one week earlier. GAHS outrebounded the hosts by a 40-24 overall margin, including a 13-9 edge on the offensive glass. Gallia Academy also committed 18 of the 29 turnovers in the game. The Blue Devils made 19-of-44 ﬁeld goal attempts for 43 percent, including a 4-of-6 effort from behind the arc for 67 percent. Gallia Academy also went 8-of-13 at the free throw line for 62 percent. Clary led the guests with a double-double effort of 17 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Brody Fellure with 10 points and Call with seven markers. Cooper Davis also added six points and joined Fellure with a team-best ﬁve assists each. Franklin netted ﬁve points for the victors, while Noah Vanco and Wesley Saunders completed the winning tally with respective efforts of three and two points. See DEVILS | 6 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Tuesday, Jan. 19 Boys Basketball River Valley at South Gallia, 7:30 Coal Grove at Gallia Academy, 7:30 Eastern at Alexander, 7:30 Girls Basketball Fairland at Meigs, 7:30 Berne Union at Eastern, 6:30 Wednesday, Jan. 20 Boys Basketball Fairland at Gallia Academy, 7:30 Wrestling Gallia Academy at Logan, 5:30 Thursday, Jan. 21 Girls Basketball Southern at South Gallia, 6 p.m. Alexander at River Valley, 7:30 Gallia Academy at Fairland, 7:30 Meigs at Federal Hocking, 5 p.m. Eastern at Waterford, 6:30 Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Meigs freshman Andrea Mahr (30) passes to teammate Jerrica Smith (23), in front of GAHS senior Maddy Petro (5), during the Lady Marauders’ 13-point victory on Saturday in Rocksprings, Ohio. Lady Marauders get past Gallia Academy By Alex Hawley ter and settled for a 28-15 halftime advantage. Meigs was ahead by a game-high 19 points, ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — Defense and free at 39-20, 6:10 into the second half, and led 41-25 throw shooting came through when it mattered at the end of the third period. most. Gallia Academy scored After having its once the ﬁrst six points of the 19-point lead cut to 10 fourth quarter, holding just before the midway Meigs off the board for point of the fourth the ﬁrst ﬁve minutes of quarter, the Meigs girls basketball team held non- the stanza. The Lady Marauders closed the conference guest Gallia game with a 5-to-2 run, Academy scoreless for over four minutes, hitting wrapping up the 46-33 5-of-7 free throws to seal win. The hosts won the the 46-33 victory. GAHS (4-4) held leads rebounding battle by a of 2-0 and 4-3 in the open- 31-to-23 count, including 11-to-8 on the offensive ing minute of the game, but Meigs (6-5) took the end. Meigs committed edge at 6-4 1:06 into play 21 turnovers, just three of which came in the ﬁrst and never trailed again. half, while GAHS gave Gallia Academy tied it the ball away 23 times up at six, but the hosts in the contest. The Lady ﬁnished the ﬁrst quarter Marauders combined with a 10-to-2 run for a for 15 steals, 14 assists 16-8 lead. and seven blocked shots, The Maroon and Gold while the guests tallied 14 led by as many as 15 points in the second quar- steals, 10 rejections and ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com nine assists. Meigs made 17-of-50 (34 percent) ﬁeld goal attempts, including 5-of-14 (35.7 percent) three-point tries, while Gallia Academy shot 9-of-39 (23.1 percent) from the ﬁeld, including 1-of-7 (14.3 percent) from beyond the arc. At the foul line, MHS made 7-of11 (63.6 percent) and GAHS was 14-of-18 (77.8 percent). Mallory Hawley led the Maroon and Gold with 21 points and seven rebounds, to go with team-highs of six steals and four blocks on the defensive end. Rylee Lisle was next with 10 points, as well as three rejections. Andrea Mahr recorded eight points, four steals and three assists in the win, while Jerrica Smith scored seven and earned a team-highs of eight rebounds and four assists. The Blue Angels were led by Maddy Petro with 10 points and ﬁve rebounds, to go with seven steals and two blocked shots. Emma Hammons scored six points and rejected three shots in the setback, while Regan Wilcoxon added ﬁve points. Asia Grifﬁn and Preslee Reed scored four apiece, with Grifﬁn grabbing a teambest seven rebounds, and Reed earning a team-high three assists. Koren Truance and Chanee Cremeens rounded out the scoring column for the Blue and White with two points apiece. After hosting Southern on Monday, Meigs will be back at home on Tuesday against Fairland. The Blue Angels host Coal Grove on Monday, and will return to the court at Fairland on Thursday. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740446-2342, ext. 2100. Marshall hires Alabama assistant Huff as coach HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall has given Alabama’s Charles Huff his ﬁrst head coaching job. Marshall announced Huff’s hiring Sunday. Huff spent the past two seasons as the Crimson Tide’s associate head coach and running backs coach and is widely known as a top recruiter. The 37-year-old Huff is Marshall’s ﬁrst Black head football coach. He is a 2005 graduate of Hampton, where he played center, guard, fullback and tight end. Huff replaces Conference USA coach of the year Doc Holliday, whose contract was not renewed. Marshall started the season 7-0 and moved up to No. 15 in The Associated Press poll before losing its ﬁnal three games. Holliday went 85-54 in 11 seasons, winning the league title in 2014. “My family and I are so excited to be joining the Marshall University football program,” Huff said in a statement. “The history, tradition and passionate fan base this university has is second to none. To the current players, former players, fans and supporters, it’s time to unite like never before. We’ve got work to do and we need everyone working together to take this program to the next level!” Marshall’s Board of Governors is scheduled to meet Monday to approve Huff’s contract. An introductory news conference will be held later. The hiring comes less than a week after Alabama beat Ohio See MARSHALL | 6 �SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS 6 Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Southern From page 5 Lady Rebels hold off Athens, 54-46 Laudermilt and Isaac McCarty each scored four points, with Laudermilt earning a game-high three assists, while Tanner Lisle rounded out the Tornado total with three points. Leading the Purple and Gold on defense, Anderson had four steals, while Rose and Drummer ﬁnished with two steals and a block apiece. Jace Bullington paced the Eagles with 10 points and six rebounds. Bryce Newland had ﬁve points for the guests, Matthew Blanchard added four points and two assists, while Brad Hawk, Brayden O’Brien and Isaiah Reed scored two each. O’Brien led the EHS defense with seven steals, followed by Newland with four steals, and Bullington with two rejections. These rivals are set to meet again on Feb. 12 in Tuppers Plains. EHS returns to action on Tuesday at Alexander. After a trip to New Boston on Saturday, Southern will have a full week off before hosting Beallsville. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. By Alex Hawley Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had lost Patrick Mahomes to a concussion and were in danger of losing the game. Then their defense and Chad Henne — their defense and Chad Henne?! — along with a gutsy call by Andy Reid kept their hopes of a Super Bowl repeat alive, holding off the Cleveland Browns 22-17 on Sunday to advance to their third straight AFC championship Devils From page 5 CHS sank 15-of-50 shot attempts for 30 percent, including a 4-of-16 performance from 3-point range for 25 percent. The hosts also made 7-of-11 charity tosses for 64 percent. Cox paced Chesapeake with 15 points, followed by Caleb Schneider and Travis Grim with seven points each. Devon Bellamy was next with six markers, while Levi Blankenship and Ben Bragg completed things with four and two points. Blankenship recorded 37 points in the double overtime victory for CHS last Friday in Centenary. Gallia Academy hosts Coal Grove on Tuesday night and travels to South Point on Friday. Both OVC contests will start at approximately 7 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Ohio Valley Publishing and eight assists, while the Lady Bulldogs came up with nine assists, six steals and the game’s lone rejection. South Gallia made 19-of-55 (34.5 MERCERVILLE, Ohio — A successpercent) ﬁeld goal attempts, includful Saturday. ing 2-of-11 (18.2 percent) three-point The South Gallia girls basketball tries, while Athens was 17-of-54 (31.5 team snapped its three-game skid on percent) from the ﬁeld, including 3-ofSaturday inside its home gymnasium, 21 (14.3 percent) from deep. At the defeating non-league guest Athens free throw line, SGHS made 14-of-22 54-46. (63.6 percent) and AHS hit 9-of-15 (60 The Lady Rebels (7-7) were ahead 15-13 a quarter into play, but the Lady percent). Leading South Gallia, Jessie Rutt Bulldogs (1-13) tied it up at 21 headed recorded 16 points, seven steals and into halftime. South Gallia outscored Athens 17-to- three assists, while Tori Triplett had 16 points and eight rebounds. Macie 13 in the third and 16-to-12 in the Sanders claimed eight points and ﬁnale, sealing the 54-46 victory. Athens won the rebounding battle by three assists in the win, Ryleigh Halley added six points and six boards, while a 41-to-35 clip, including 12-to-10 on Makayla Waugh scored four. Kennedey the offensive end. SGHS had a dozen Lambert rounded out the winning turnovers, seven less than AHS. The total with three markers. Lady Rebels combined for 14 steals ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com Kianna Benton led the guest with 13 points, followed by Haylie Mills with nine and Kesi Federspiel with seven. Bailey Cordray-Davis and Emily Zuber had six points each in the setback, with Zuber pulling in a game-best 13 rebounds. Annika Benton tallied three points for the Green and Gold, M.J. Knapp added two points, while Harper Bennett came up with a game-high ﬁve assists. Bennett and Zuber led the AHS defense with two steals each, After welcoming River Valley for a non-league bout on Monday, South Gallia will resume Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division play at home on Thursday against Southern. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. Kansas City holds off Browns, 22-17 Marshall From page 5 State for the national championship. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said he was happy to see Huff “get the well-deserved opportunity to run his program. We always want our coaches to grow and advance in the profession and Charles has worked very hard to earn this (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN game. With their star quarterback reduced to a spectator, the oft-forgotten bunch opposite Mahomes’ highpowered offense forced the Browns to punt in the waning minutes. Then, his 35-year-old backup showed some moxie with a 13-yard third-down scramble and audacious fourth-down completion to Tyreek Hill — when go-for-broke Reid decided to go for it — that gave the Chiefs (15-2) a ﬁrst down with just over a minute left and allowed them to run out the clock. “That’s why we love Big Red. He’s always on time,” Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu said. “He’s like our spirit warrior out here behind the scenes. He’s always trying stuff. We always knew he has one play on the table.” Or, as Mahomes wrote on Twitter after the win: “#HenneThingIsPossible.” “We go through all those Saturday night with the quarterbacks, those situations: ‘Fourth-and-1 to win the game, what do you want?’” said Reid, who never once thought about punting on fourth down. “My coaches were on board, they all did a great job with the spot, with the calls, everything — they were spot-on. It was a great job.” opportunity.” Among Huff’s other stints as an assistant included Mississippi State and Penn State. He also spent a season with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. Under Huff, consensus All-America running back Najee Harris rushed for 1,224 yards in 2019 and 1,466 yards this season. At Penn State, he recruited and developed consensus All-American Saquon Barkley. “This is an exciting day for Marshall University football and I can’t wait for Coach Huff to get here,” Marshall President Jerome Gilbert said. “He is going to energize the Herd fanbase and I know folks are going to love him and his style of football.” Marshall’s defense led the nation with 13 points allowed per game and gave up the second-fewest yards at 279 per game. But Marshall was outscored 59-23 in its ﬁnal three games. Marshall will return quarterback Grant Wells, the conference’s freshman of the year. Wells completed 61% of his passes for 2,091 yards with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. But running back Brenden Knox and defensive lineman Darius Hodge are skipping their senior seasons to enter the NFL draft. Hodge led Marshall with 6 1/2 sacks and nine tackles for loss. (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN PROBATE COURT OF MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO MATTHEW P. PUSKARICH, JUDGE BY ASSIGNMENT ESTATE OF SOPHIA FISHER, DECEASED CASE NO. 14471 The Administrator of the Estate of Sophia Fisher has filed a final account. A copy of the final account may be obtained by sending an electronic communication to cindy@johnplavelle.com and requesting a copy of the same or by contacting the clerk of this court. The account shall be heard by Zoom conference on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Any objections or exceptions to the account must be filed with the clerk of this court and served upon the Administrator's attorney John P. Lavelle, Lavelle and Associates, 449 E. State St., Athens, OH 45701 five days prior to the hearing in order to be considered. Parties may participate in the Zoom as follows: Topic: Sophia Fisher Case Number 14471 Estate Hearing on Final Account Time: February 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9010170793?pwd=QUtoQ3hlaVVxY 1ZpZmhmd0ZmS241Zz09 Meeting ID: 901 017 0793 Passcode: 532019 1/5/21,1/12/21,1/19/21 (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN IN THE MATTER OF SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS, PROBATE COURT MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO Legals LEGALS Accounts and vouchers of the following named fiduciary has been filed in the Probate Court, Meigs County, Ohio for approval and settlement. CASE NO. 22462 – The Eighth Annual Account of Stephen E. Titus, filed by Doug Little, Attorney for Robert Titus, Guardian. 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EURZVH�MREV��SRVW�\RXU�UHVXPH��JHW�DGYLFH jobmatchohio.com �NEWS/WEATHER 8 Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Daily Sentinel Board Hopewell Health Center Pomeroy releases vaccine info From page 1 POMEROY — Hopewell Health Centers in Pomeroy is expected to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for those 80 years of age and older this week. Amber Johnson of Hopewell’s Pome- Treasurer Lisa Ritchie for operation of the district. Set the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary library conference room as the date and time for regular meetings. Meetings are subject to change with notice given of changes. During the regular January meeting, which followed the organizational meeting, the board, Approved the Eastern Local Board of Education confers emergency powers to the Superintendent and Treasurer allowing them to respond to changing conditions and the district’s needs rapidly and effectively. This resolution is in place until a declaration is made ending the current COVID-19 pandemic emergency. Approved the minutes of the Dec. 17, regular meeting of the Eastern Local Board of Education. Approved the ﬁnancial reports for the month of December as submitted. Approved the permanent appropriation resolution and certiﬁed additional revenue to the Meigs County Auditor. Approved the following student teacher internship for Spring 2021: Erin Cox for Heather Wilcoxen Approved the following as a VLA Teacher/Grader for the 2020-21 school year: Pat Newland, Science; Tyler Brothers, Math; Deborah Kerwood, English; Rachel Marten, Social Studies; Robyn Hawk, Computer. Accepted a letter of resignation from Kenneth Browning as Bus Driver, effective date Dec. 21, 2020. Approved the following certiﬁed substitutes for the 2020-21 school year pending proper certiﬁcation: James Gilmore and Kelsie Keesee Accepted the resignation of Sandy Needs as an After School Intervention teacher, effective Jan. 5, 2021. Approved the following Supplemental Contracts for the 2020-21 school year pending proper certiﬁcation: Sam Thompson, Spring Weight Room Coordinator. Set Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. for the date and time of the next regular meeting of the Eastern Local Board of Education in the elementary library conference room. IN BRIEF Rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp inauguration. Local ﬁreﬁghters put out the blaze quickly. The evacuation of some participants and the lockdown were ordered by the acting chief of Capitol Police in an abundance of caution, ofﬁcials said. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down Monday during a rehearsal for Presidentelect Joe Biden’s inauguration after a ﬁre in a homeless encampment roughly a mile away sent a plume of smoke into the air and caused security concerns in an already jittery city. The false alarm brieﬂy interrupted the rehearsal for Wednesday’s inauguration ceremony, a quadrennial exercise in which stand-ins take the roles of Biden and other VIPs and the U.S. Marine Corps Band goes through its paces, including practicing “The Star-Spangled Banner” for Wednesday’s performance by Lady Gaga. Rehearsal resumed not long afterward, accompanied by frequent passes by a helicopter patrolling the skies over the Capitol. Law enforcement ofﬁcials said there was no threat to the public and the ﬁre was not believed to be a threat to the Man allegedly hid 3 months at Chicago airport due to virus WVU patients with heart attack symptoms and have primary PCI available 24/7 every day of the year. As required to meet the criteria of the accreditation designation, they comply with standard Chest Pain Center protocols and are equipped with a robust hypothermia program for post-cardiac arrest treatment. These facilities also maintain a “No Diversion Policy” for out of-hospital cardiac arrest patients. With this new designation, hospitals and health systems can now showcase their elite status and publicly highlight their outstanding commitment to quality for their patients, providers and other stakeholders. “WVU Medicine Camden Clark has demonstrated its commitment to providing the Mid-Ohio Valley with excellent heart care,” said Phillip D. Levy, MD, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. 8 AM 2 PM 33° 38° 33° AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ Temperature The AccuWeather.com Asthma Index combines the effects of current air quality, pollen counts, wind, temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, and changes from past weather conditions to provide a scale showing the overall probability and severity of an asthma attack. 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Mon. 0.07 Month to date/normal 0.69/1.72 Year to date/normal 0.69/1.72 Snowfall (in inches) The AccuWeather.com Cold Index combines the effects of local weather with a number of demographic factors to provide a scale showing the overall probability of transmission and symptom severity of the common cold. 2 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Mon. 0.1 Month to date/normal 0.6/3.8 Season to date/normal 9.6/8.4 WEATHER TRIVIA™ SUN & MOON Q: Where do most storms enter the United States? Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Wed. 7:43 a.m. 5:36 p.m. 11:57 a.m. 12:18 a.m. MOON PHASES First Full Jan 20 Jan 28 Last Feb 4 New Feb 11 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for ﬁsh and game. Major Today 4:29a Wed. 5:11a Thu. 5:52a Fri. 6:32a Sat. 7:13a Sun. 7:56a Mon. 8:41a Minor 10:39a 11:21a 12:02p 12:43p 1:02a 1:44a 2:28a Major 4:49p 5:32p 6:13p 6:54p 7:36p 8:21p 9:07p Minor 11:00p 11:42p ------1:25p 2:08p 2:54p WEATHER HISTORY OH-70219587 Snow is rare in Florida. It did not fall in Miami Beach until 1977; however, on Jan. 19, snowﬂakes fell for the ﬁrst time at the famous resort. Tampa had 0.25 of an inch, and Plant City, Fla., got 2 inches. 48° 27° SATURDAY 42° 23° Partial sunshine Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme Logan 36/20 Adelphi 35/20 Chillicothe 37/22 Lucasville 40/24 Portsmouth 40/25 AIR QUALITY 38 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Primary pollutant: Particulates Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Partly sunny with a couple of ﬂurries A wintry mix possible in the afternoon Cloudy with a wintry mix possible Marietta 38/23 Belpre 39/25 Athens 36/22 St. Marys 37/23 Parkersburg 40/25 Coolville 37/22 Elizabeth 41/22 Spencer 38/23 Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Mon. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Level 12.38 16.35 21.78 13.05 13.34 24.93 12.70 26.19 34.81 12.88 16.90 34.10 16.30 24-hr. Chg. +0.32 -0.25 -0.12 -0.08 +0.06 -0.61 -0.08 +0.54 +0.51 +0.21 +1.00 +0.50 -0.30 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 Buffalo 41/25 Milton 42/24 Clendenin 42/20 St. Albans 42/25 Huntington 42/26 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 48/40 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco 10s 66/46 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles 68/50 T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Chihuahua Ice 62/41 Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front MONDAY 47° 27° Murray City 36/20 Ironton 39/23 Ashland 39/23 Grayson 41/23 SUNDAY 45° 31° Wilkesville 40/24 POMEROY Jackson 40/23 38/22 Ravenswood Rio Grande 40/23 43/24 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 36/25 GALLIPOLIS 44/26 40/25 44/26 South Shore Greenup 40/24 38/24 Information provided by WVU Medicine Camden Clark. NATIONAL CITIES McArthur 37/21 Waverly 38/21 “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award WVU Medicine Camden Clark with both the HeartCARE Center designation as well as with the Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation.” Hospitals receiving these prestigious recognitions from the American College of Cardiology have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, disease and procedurespeciﬁc accreditation, professional excellence, and community engagement. WVU Medicine Camden Clark has proven to be a forward-thinking institution with goals to advance the cause of sustainable quality improvement. 39° 26° A: 60% arrive in the Paciﬁc Northwest. Today 7:44 a.m. 5:35 p.m. 11:33 a.m. none FRIDAY Sun and some clouds Breezy with some sun 0 AccuWeather.com Cold Index™ (in inches) THURSDAY Flurries this morning. Mostly cloudy tonight with a ﬂurry. High 44° / Low 26° HEALTH TODAY Precipitation WEDNESDAY 40° 29° Statistics through 3 p.m. Mon. 33°/31° 42°/25° 74° in 1949 -11° in 1994 EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low CHICAGO (AP) — A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to ﬂy has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for three months. Aditya Singh, 36, is charged with felony criminal trespass to a restricted area of an airport and misdemeanor theft after he was arrested Saturday. At a court hearing on Sunday, a judge ruled that the Orange, California, man could be released if he paid $1,000, but said that Singh was prohibited from setting foot in the airport. disease or reduce heart damage during or after a heart attack. “We are extremely proud From page 1 and honored to receive the earned an ACC HeartCARE designation of HeartCARE Center designation have met Center National Distinction of Excellence and to be reaca set of criteria, including credited by the ACC as a participating in at least two ACC Accreditation Services Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation programs, NCDR registries and targeted quality improve- , said Marie Crum, Cardiac Certiﬁcation Program Coorment campaigns, such as dinator. “As the area’s most Patient Navigator Program: established, award-winning Focus MI, that are designed to help hospitals and institu- cardiac program, the team tions close gaps in guideline- here from Camden Clark, Parkersburg Cardiology based care. Associates and WVU Heart WVU Medicine Camden Clark was also re-accredited and Vascular Institute focus on providing advanced, as a Chest Pain Center with quality cardiac care to our Primary PCI and Resuscitapatient community and it’s tion by ACC Accreditation gratifying to be recognized Services. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for these accomplishments.” Hospitals that have is also known as coronary earned ACC Chest Pain angioplasty. It is a nonsurgical procedure that opens Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditanarrowed or blocked corotion have proven exceptionnary arteries with a balloon to relieve symptoms of heart al competency in treating TODAY WEATHER eral public who meet the 80 and older requirement. The vaccines will be given by appointment only, which can be scheduled by calling 740-992-0540. roy Pike location stated that the center is expected to receive 200 does of the Moderna vaccine mid-week. The vaccine will be available to patients of the clinic, as well as the gen- Charleston 43/27 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 6/2 Billings 41/32 Minneapolis 17/9 Toronto 33/19 Chicago 25/16 Denver 35/22 Montreal 19/13 Detroit 31/22 New York 43/31 Washington 49/33 Kansas City 43/25 City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Boise Boston Charleston, WV Charlotte Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Miami Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, ME Raleigh Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC Today Wed. Hi/Lo/W 40/25/sn 31/23/sf 59/43/s 46/33/pc 47/32/pc 41/32/s 39/22/s 40/30/pc 43/27/sf 56/38/s 35/24/s 25/16/pc 37/27/sf 31/24/sf 35/26/sf 53/44/r 35/22/pc 33/22/c 31/22/c 77/69/sh 74/55/pc 32/25/pc 43/25/pc 58/42/c 53/33/c 68/50/pc 42/29/sf 73/60/s 17/9/sn 52/31/c 71/52/s 43/31/pc 47/30/c 69/45/s 44/31/pc 68/55/c 33/23/sf 34/24/pc 56/36/s 52/35/pc 38/28/pc 39/22/s 66/46/s 48/40/pc 49/33/pc Hi/Lo/W 47/30/pc 29/24/sf 55/41/pc 41/26/s 40/24/pc 46/27/pc 39/25/s 36/19/pc 38/27/sf 53/31/s 49/30/pc 32/30/pc 35/29/sf 29/24/sf 31/25/sf 52/49/c 53/26/pc 42/28/s 29/26/pc 81/71/t 69/59/c 34/29/sf 52/32/s 61/42/pc 54/45/pc 75/53/pc 41/34/s 75/59/pc 37/26/c 49/38/pc 69/56/c 37/25/pc 52/42/c 72/47/s 38/25/s 72/55/c 29/23/sf 32/11/pc 50/28/s 46/25/s 48/37/pc 42/26/s 62/45/s 46/39/c 43/30/pc EXTREMES MONDAY National for the 48 contiguous states Atlanta 59/43 High Low El Paso 54/38 84° in Camarillo, CA 0° in Hallock, MN Global Houston 74/55 Monterrey 76/52 Miami 73/60 High Low 111° in Roebourne, Australia -72° in Verkhoyansk, Russia Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow ﬂurries, sn-snow, i-ice. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 01. January Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 19, 2021 davis hawk roush sinclair triplett yeager