https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/ded6665c929086928a2b341bd3318589.pdf 76492ecfbbb0a97adc482643c0f74a45 PDF Text Text On this day in history Rio RedStorm men win NEWS s 2 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 36° 45° 42° Mostly sunny and breezy today. Mainly clear tonight. High 51° / Low 31° SPORTS s 8 Today’s weather forecast WEATHER s 10 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 14, Volume 75 Thursday, January 21, 2021 s 50¢ Trump bids farewell to Washington WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — His presidency over, Donald Trump bid farewell to Washington on Wednesday but also hinted at a comeback despite a legacy of chaos, tumult and bitter division in the country he led for four years. “Goodbye. We love you. We will be back in some form,” Trump told supporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland where he received a 21-gun salute as part of a military Alex Brandon | AP send-off before boarding Air President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of Force One for his last time as the White House on Wednesday in Washington. Trump is en route to his Mar-aLago Florida Resort. Trump was the first president in modern history to boycott president. Trump was already in his successor’s inauguration. Florida, at his private Mar-aLago club in Palm Beach, by the time Joe Biden was sworn in just before noon as the 46th president of the United States. Trump was the first president in modern history to boycott his successor’s inauguration. He also refused to participate in many other symbolic passing-of-the-torch traditions surrounding the peaceful transition of power as he continued to stew about his election loss. Trump did leave behind a note for Biden. Trump has maintained the election Biden won decisively was stolen from him, even though Republican officials in several critical states, members of his own administration and a wide swath of judges, including those appointed by Trump, have rejected those arguments. After painting a dire picture of “American carnage” on his own Inauguration Day in 2017, Trump departed on Wednesday as the only president ever to be impeached twice, with millions more out of work than when he was sworn in and 400,000 dead from the coronavirus. Under his watch, Republicans lost the presidency and See TRUMP | 10 Two COVID deaths reported in Meigs Latest case information for Meigs, Gallia, Mason Staff Report OHIO VALLEY — Two additional COVID19 deaths were reported by the Meigs County Health Department as part of Wednesday’s news release. “The Meigs County Health Department unfortunately is reporting two additional deaths associated with COVID-19 in Meigs County, both of which were in the 70 to 79-year-old range. This brings the total deaths associated with COVID-19 to 22 since the beginning of the pandemic. The Meigs County Health Department would like to express our condolences to the individual’s families,” stated a news release from the health department. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services reported 17 additional cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday in Mason County. The Ohio Department of Health reported 13 additional COVID-19 cases in Gallia County on Wednesday, as well as one new hospitalization. Local vaccinations The Meigs County Health Department completed another COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Jan. 19, which allowed 110 individuals to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. The total vaccinations administered by the health department is now at 337. Local schools In a pair of letters posted to the Southern Local School District website, Supt. Tony Deem noted that “either a Southern Elementary School staff member or student” and “either a Southern Middle School High School staff member or student” have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been placed in quarantine due to direct contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. Here’s a closer look at coronavirus cases across our area: Gallia County ODH reported a total of 1,934 total cases of COVID-19 (since March) in Gallia County as part of Wednesday’s updates. This is See COVID | 4 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. Andrew Harnik | AP pool Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Wednesday as their children Ashley and Hunter watch. Biden takes helm as president WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” and summoning American resilience and unity to confront the deeply divided nation’s historic confluence of crises. Biden took the oath at a U.S. Capitol that had been battered by an insurrectionist siege just two weeks earlier. On a cold Washington morning dotted with snow flurries, the quadrennial ceremony unfolded within a circle of security forces evocative of a war zone and devoid of crowds because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, Biden gazed out over 200,000 American flags planted on the National Mall to symbolize those who could not attend in person. “The will of the people has been heard, and the will of the people has been heeded. We’ve learned again that democracy is precious and democracy is fragile. At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed,” Biden said. “This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day in history and hope, of renewal and resolve.” Biden never mentioned his predecessor, who defied tradition and left town ahead of the ceremony, but his speech was an implicit rebuke of Donald Trump. The new president denounced “lies told for power and for profit” and was blunt about the challenges ahead. Central among them: the surging virus that has claimed more than 400,000 lives in the United States, as well as economic strains and a national reckoning over race. “We have much to do in this winter of peril, and significant possibilities. Much to repair, much to restore, much to heal, much to build and much to gain,” Biden said. “Few people in our nation’s history have been more challenged, or found a time more challenging or difficult than the time we’re in now.” Biden was eager to go big early, with an ambitious first 100 days including a push to speed up the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations to anxious Americans and pass a $1.9 trillion economic relief package. On Day One, he planned a series of executive actions to roll back Trump administration initiatives and also planned to send an immigration proposal to Capitol Hill that would create an eight-year path to citizenship for immigrants living in the country illegally. The absence of Biden’s predecessor from the inaugural ceremony underscored the national rift to be healed. But a bipartisan trio of former presidents — Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama — were there to witness the ceremonial transfer of power. Trump, awaiting his second impeachment trial, was at his Florida resort by the time the swearing-in took place. Biden, in his third run for the presidency, staked his candidacy less on any distinctive political ideol- ogy than on galvanizing a broad coalition of voters around the notion that Trump posed an existential threat to American democracy. Four years after Trump’s “American Carnage” speech painted a dark portrait of national decay, Biden warned that the fabric of the nation’s democracy was tearing but expressed faith that it could be repaired. “I know the forces that divide us are deep and they are real. But I also know they are not new. Our history has been a constant struggle between the American ideal that we are all created equal and the harsh, ugly reality that racism, nativism, fear, demonization have long torn us apart,” Biden said. “This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge, and unity is the path forward and we must meet this moment as the United States of America.” Swearing the oath with his hand on a fiveinch-thick Bible that has been in his family for See BIDEN |10 �DEATH NOTICE/NEWS 2 Thursday, January 21, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Inauguration brings fashion changes DEATH NOTICE COLLINS CHESTER — Kenneth Ray Collins of Chester passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at his residence. Graveside services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. TODAY IN HISTORY The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2021. There are 344 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History On Jan. 21, 2020, the U.S. reported its first known case of the new virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who had returned the previous week from the outbreak’s epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle; U.S. officials stressed that they believed the overall risk of the virus to the American public remained low. On this date In 1793, during the French Revolution, King Louis XVI, condemned for treason, was executed on the guillotine. In 1915, the first Kiwanis Club, dedicated to community service, was founded in Detroit. In 1924, Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin died at age 53. In 1942, pinball machines were banned in New York City after a court ruled they were gambling devices that relied on chance rather than skill (the ban was lifted in 1976). In 1954, the first atomic submarine, the USS Nautilus, was launched at Groton, Connecticut (however, the Nautilus did not make its first nuclear-powered run until nearly a year later). In 1976, British Airways and Air France inaugurated scheduled passenger service on the supersonic Concorde jet. In 1977, on his first full day in office, President Jimmy Carter pardoned almost all Vietnam War draft evaders. In 1997, Speaker Newt Gingrich was reprimanded and fined as the House voted for the first time in history to discipline its leader for ethical misconduct. In 2003, the Census Bureau announced that Hispanics had surpassed blacks as America’s largest minority group. In 2007, Lovie Smith became the first Black head coach to make it to the Super Bowl when his Chicago Bears won the NFC championship, beating the New Orleans Saints 39-14; Tony Dungy became the second when his Indianapolis Colts took the AFC title over the New England Patriots, 38-34. In 2010, a bitterly divided U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, vastly increased the power of big business and labor unions to influence government decisions by freeing them to spend their millions directly to sway elections for president and Congress. Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards finally admitted fathering a daughter during an affair before his second White House bid. In 2019, first-term senator and former California attorney general Kamala Harris entered the Democratic presidential race. (Harris would withdraw from the race in December; she would be chosen the following August as the party’s vice presidential nominee.) A light aircraft carrying Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala to his new team in Wales went missing over the English Channel. (Sala’s body was recovered from the wreckage two weeks later.) Ten years ago: Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, seriously wounded in a shooting rampage, was transferred from the University Medical Center trauma center in Tucson to Texas Medical Center in Houston to undergo months of therapy. President Barack Obama visited Schenectady, New York, the birthplace of the General Electric Co., to declare that his job was “putting our economy into overdrive.” South Korean special forces stormed a hijacked freighter in the Arabian Sea, rescuing all 21 crew members and killing eight Somali pirates. Ed Mauser, the oldest living member of a 101st Airborne Division company that became known as the “Band of Brothers” during World War II, died in Omaha, Nebraska, at age 94. Five years ago: The Obama administration tightened restrictions on European and other travelers who had visited Iran, Iraq, Syria or Sudan in the previous five years. Daniel Holtzclaw, a former police officer convicted of raping and sexually victimizing women while on his beat in a low-income Oklahoma City neighborhood, was ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison. One year ago: A rancorous dispute over rules marked the first full day of President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell added an extra day for opening arguments and agreed that evidence from the House impeachment proceedings would be included in the record. Terry Jones, a founding member of the Monty Python comedy troupe, died at his London home at the age of 77 after suffering from dementia. 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 By Leanne Italie AP Entertainment Writer Joe Biden and Kamala Harris showcased American designers at their inauguration Wednesday, and Harris gave a nod to women’s suffrage and Shirley Chisholm in pearls and purple. Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush also donned hues of purple. Harris has cited Chisholm, a Democrat from New York, as an inspiration for her career. Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first Black major-party candidate to run for U.S. president. Pearls had a strong fashion showing, in line with a social media campaign. Nobody in attendance did them quite like Jennifer Lopez — from earrings to bracelets — as she sang “This Land is Your Land.” Rep. Barbara Lee, a California Democrat, wore a pearl necklace owned by Chisholm. It was a gift from Chisholm’s goddaughter. “Because of Shirley Chisholm, I am,” Lee, who is Black, posted on Twitter. “Because of Shirley Chisholm, Vice Photos by Patrick Semansky | AP pool Lady Gaga arrives to sing the National Anthem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. President Harris is.” Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders drew fashion praise on social media for his cozy, comfortable inauguration wear: His signature beige parka and a pair of knit patterned mittens. Jill Biden wore an ocean-blue wool tweed coat over a dress by American designer Alexandra O’Neill of the Markarian label. The new first lady’s matching coat and dress set included a velvet collar and cuffs on the coat, and a chiffon bodice and scalloped skirt on the dress. The neckline of the dress is embellished with Swarovski pearls and crystals. The same crystals adorn the coat. The outfit was handcrafted in New York City. Aides said Harris was dressed in Christopher John Rogers and Sergio Hudson. Both are Black designers, Rogers from Louisiana and Hudson from South Carolina. Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, wore a Ralph Lauren suit. Michelle Obama, a fashion icon, drew praise from fans on social media for her belted pantsuit in plum, also by Hudson. Joe Biden wore a navy blue suit and overcoat by Ralph Lauren. It was a change from Brooks Brothers, the oldest U.S. clothier at 202. The brand has outfitted 41 of the 46 American Presidents, including Barack Obama during his inauguration in 2009. Lady Gaga sang the national anthem in a lavish custom Schiaparelli gown designed by Daniel Roseberry with a full red skirt and a black, long-sleeved top adorned with a humongous gold dove holding an olive branch. Trump’s pardon largesse a boon for fraudsters WASHINGTON (AP) — A former congressman who pocketed millions of dollars in bribes from defense contractors. A Republican fundraiser who paid handsome sums to illicitly lobby a presidential administration. An influential voice in conservative circles accused of duping donors who supported a border wall. Donald Trump’s final batch of more than 140 pardons and sentence commutations, issued in his last hours as president, benefited an ignominious list of defendants whose swindles, frauds and public corruption made them unlikely candidates for executive clemency. The recipients included people who not only abused their own positions of power but who also leveraged well-placed connections to pursue pardons from a president willing to use his authority to bless patrons and friends. “It wasn’t about draining the swamp. It was the swamp,” said Sanjay Bhandari, a former Justice Department prosecutor who in 2005 secured a guilty plea from Randy “Duke” Cunningham, the former California congressman who was pardoned early Wednesday despite having accepted more than $2.4 million in homes, yachts and other bribes in exchange for government contracts. The White House cited his post-prison volunteer work, military career and the support he received from former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, a Trump ally. But that support was troubling to Bhandari, who said it appeared that Cunningham and others in a “rogue’s gallery” of recipients benefited more from their proximity to power than from the actual merit of their cases. “On a personal level, it’s hard to hold any personal animosity or venom toward the individual,” Bhandari said. But, “as a citizen looking at the process and looking at who has been chosen for a pardon and on what grounds — that’s what’s really disturbing.” To be sure, presidents have broad discretion in their use of the pardon power and many have exercised it, albeit sparingly, on defendants to whom they have personal or political ties. George H.W. Bush pardoned Reagan administration officials implicated in the Iran-Contra scandal, and Bill Clinton pardoned fugitive financier Marc Rich, whose exwife was a substantial donor. And many of the names on Trump’s last list were conventional and non-controversial selections, including relatively anonymous drug offenders seen as having rehabilitated themselves during long stays in prison. Those types of defendants were also pardoned en masse by previous administrations. Even so, “Trump has had a much higher percentage of his pardons be the sort of well-connected, personally connected-tohim kind of folks,” said Michigan State University law professor Brian Kalt, an expert on pardons. There were also notable omissions from the clemency list, not least Trump himself. Despite speculation that the president might pardon himself in the face of potential legal jeopardy once he leaves office, and even though he had claimed that he had the absolute power to give himself one, Trump apparently opted not to do so. He also did not pardon any of his children or his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who has faced an investigation in New York, though the status of that probe is unclear. Other allies, though, got a boost. For instance, joining Cunningham on the pardon list was Steve Bannon, Trump’s former chief strategist. He was pulled from a yacht off the Connecticut coast in August and brought to Manhattan to face charges that he duped thousands of donors who believed their money would be used to fulfill Trump’s chief campaign promise to build a wall along the southern border. Instead, he allegedly diverted over a million dollars, paying a salary to one campaign official and personal expenses for himself. His co-defendants were not pardoned. The pardon was notable not only because Bannon has steadfastly asserted his innocence — the Justice Department pardon process values acceptance of responsibility — but because the criminal prosecution was still in its early stages. The pardon nullified the case while the trial was still months away, eliminating the prospect for any punishment for Bannon. Ohio schools plan return to in-person learning COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nearly all Ohio school districts have told the state they plan to return to in-person learning in some form as of March 1, meaning efforts to vaccinate thousands of school employees will begin Feb. 1, Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday. The governor said 96% of districts indicated they’d follow either hybrid models — home some days, in school others — or full-time in-person classes. School districts will work either with pharmacies or local health departments for vaccinations, which could happen at schools or some other centrally located place. Local Educational Service Centers will confirm plans with districts this week. The Ohio Federation of Teachers supports the goal of return- ing to school March 1 but said it shouldn’t be a condition for vaccination. The union said it’s not confident employees could receive the first vaccine by then, let alone both required doses, and worries employees still might not be fully vaccinated in time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said it can take one to two weeks after the second shot to be protected. “We are concerned that the mandate will still pressure some districts into reopening before they are ready,” the union said in a statement Tuesday. Ohio begins vaccinating people 80 and older this week, with plans to offer the vaccine to people 75 and older next week and 70 the week after that. The governor said prison inmates in those age groups will be includ- ed. “We’re treating everybody the same, the best we can,” DeWine said. Ohio had vaccinated more than 450,000 people as of Tuesday. DeWine kicked off the week of elderly vaccinations by livestreaming the vaccination of several seniors, including Iola Creamer, a 101-year-old woman who received her shot in Greene County, and Alfred Crow, a 104-year-old man vaccinated in Athens County. 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To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a space-available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest.com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on terrorism charges after he spoke online about plots to blow up New York City’s 9/11 Memorial and other landmarks and attack U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, authorities said. Cole James Bridges of Stow, Ohio, was in custody on charges of attempted material support of a terrorist organization — the Islamic State group — and attempted murder of a military member, said Nicholas Biase, a spokesperson for Manhattan federal prosecutors. The 20-year-old soldier, also known as Cole Gonzales, was with the Third Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Georgia, when he thought he was communicating with the Islamic State online about the terrorism plots, Biase said. Unbeknownst to Bridges, an FBI employee was in on the chat as Bridges provided detailed instructions on tactics and manuals and advice about attacking the memorial and other targets in New York City, Biase said. “As we allege today, Bridges, a private in the U.S. Army, betrayed our country and his unit when he plotted with someone he believed was an ISIS sympathizer to help ISIS attack and kill Card Shower Noel Massie will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Jan. 21, cards may be sent to him at 1154 SR 775, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Friday, Jan. 22 BEDFORD TWP. — Bedford Township Trustees will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. at the Bedford Town Hall to approve the budget for 2021. 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. Saturday, Jan. 23 MIDDLEPORT — Middleport Fire Department will be hosting a fish fry at fire station. Serving starts 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25 MIDDLEPORT — The meeting of the Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will be held at 9 a.m. at their office located at 97 North Second Avenue, Suite 2 in Middleport. Tuesday, Jan. 26 RUTLAND — Leading Creek Conservancy District will hold their organizational and regular board meeting at 4 p.m. at their office on Corn Hollow Road, Rutland. Wednesday, Feb. 3 MARIETTA — The District 18 Ohio Public Works Fiscal Year 2022 (Round 35) Executive Committee will be held by remote video conference at 10 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review and approve the Fiscal Year 2022 (Round 35) State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) and the Local Transportation Improvement (LTIP) slate of projects. The public is invited to attend the meeting via Facebook Live. Visit the Buckeye Hills Regional Council Facebook page to watch the livestream: http://www.facebook. com/BuckeyeHills/live. The meeting agenda will be posted to buckeyehills.org prior to the meeting. Public comments may be submitted until Feb. 1 by emailing mhyer@buckeyehills.org. Questions regarding this program should be directed to Michelle Hyer, Development Specialist III/District 18 Liaison, via email at mhyer@buckeyehills.org or via phone at 740-376-1025. COVID From page 1 an increase of 13 since Tuesday’s update. ODH has reported a total of 26 deaths, 111 hospitalizations (one new), and 1,686 presumed recovered individuals (19 new) as of Wednesday. Age ranges for the 1,934 total cases reported by ODH on Wednesday are as follows: 0-19 — 257 cases (2 new cases, 1 hospitalization) 20-29 — 324 cases (6 hospitalizations) 30-39 — 263 cases (2 new cases, 3 hospitalizations) 40-49 — 291 cases (1 new hospitalization, 5 total hospitalizations) 50-59 — 280 cases (3 new cases, 10 hospitalizations, 1 death) 60-69 — 233 cases (1 new case, 23 hospitalizations, 3 deaths) 70-79 — 162 cases (3 new cases, 30 hospitalizations, 9 deaths) 80-plus — 124 cases (2 new cases, 33 hospitalizations, 13 deaths) U.S. soldiers in the Middle East,” said William F. Sweeney Jr., head of New York City’s FBI office. “Fortunately, the person with whom he communicated was an FBI employee, and we were able to prevent his evil desires from coming to fruition,” Sweeney said in a release. “Our troops risk their lives for our country, but they should never face such peril at the hands of one of their own,” U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said. Bridges was scheduled to make an initial appearance in federal court in Augusta, Georgia, on Thursday. It was not immediately clear who would represent him. According to a criminal complaint in Manhattan federal court, Bridges joined the U.S. Army in September 2019 and was assigned as a cavalry scout in Fort Stewart. At some point, he began researching and consuming online propaganda promoting jihadists and their violent ideology, authorities said. They said he expressed his support for the Islamic State group and jihad on social media before he began communicating in October with an FBI employee who posed as an Islamic State group supporter in contact with the group’s fighters in the Middle East. According to court papers, he expressed his frustration with the U.S. military and his desire to aid the Islamic State group. The criminal complaint said he then provided training and guidance to purported Islamic State fighters who were planning attacks, including advice about potential targets in New York City, including the 9/11 Memorial. It said he also provided portions of a U.S. Army training manual and guidance about military combat tactics. Bridges also diagrammed specific military maneuvers to help the terrorist group’s fighters kill U.S. troops, including the best way to fortify an encampment to repel an attack by U.S. Special Forces and how to wire certain buildings with explosives to kill the U.S. troops, the complaint said. This month, according to the complaint, Bridges sent a video of himself in body armor standing before an Islamic State flag, gesturing support. A week later, Bridges sent a second video in which he used a voice manipulator and narrated a propaganda speech in support of the Islamic State group’s anticipated ambush of U.S. troops, the complaint said. 18K voters inactive no more after high 2020 engagement COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Tuesday that over 18,000 inactive voter registrations are back in the state’s good graces after record-high participation in the 2020 election. The Republican elections chief said that about 10,000 of the flagged voters cast ballots in the Nov. 3 election, which featured the highintensity contest between outgoing Republican President Donald Trump and his rival, Democratic Presidentelect Joe Biden. LaRose said 97,795 inactive voter files were removed in scheduled post-election voter roll maintenance, compared to the 115,816 initially flagged. Ohio has more than 8 million registered voters. To drop off the purge list, a voter needed to take some qualifying action. That could include election-related activity, such as updating a registration, requesting an absentee ballot or vot- ing. It also could include an expanded list of government activities, such as visiting a Bureau of Motor Vehicles office. The removal is required under state and federal law and affects Ohioans who haven’t voted in six years. That could also include voters who died, moved out of state, or are in the system twice. Voting rights activists have long been critical of the process by which voter registrations are flagged for removal in Ohio, one of the nation’s most stringent. Though secretaries of state of both parties have employed it and the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld it, LaRose took extra steps this cycle to make the process open. That included giving a list of targeted registrations to voter-rights groups ahead of time, so they could try to find the voters and get them to confirm their desire to remain registered. GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. 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 740-441-2951. 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 COVID19 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 normal business hours (MondayFriday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.). Appointments will be made based on the availability of vaccine and in compliance with guidance issued by the state of Ohio. Gallia County is currently “Orange” on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System map after meeting two of the seven indicators on Thursday. Meigs County The Meigs County Health Department reported five additional confirmed cases and two probable cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. There are 85 active cases, and 1,108 total cases (1,037 confirmed, 71 probable) since April, according to the update. There have been a total of 22 deaths (two new), 1,003 recovered cases (six new), and 58 hospitalizations (one new) since April. Age ranges for the 1,101 Meigs County cases, as of Tuesday, are as follows: 0-9 — 42 cases 10-19 — 103 cases (1 new case) 20-29 — 167 cases (1 new case, 1 hospitalization) 30-39 — 148 cases (1 new case, 3 hospitalizations) 40-49 — 164 cases (3 hospitalizations) 50-59 — 164 cases (1 new case, 3 hospitalizations) 60-69 — 147 cases (16 hospi- talizations, 3 deaths) 70-79 — 110 cases (1 new case, 1 new hospitalization, 18 total hospitalizations, 2 new deaths, 7 total deaths) 80-89 — 44 cases (1 new case, 8 hospitalizations, 9 deaths) 90-99 — 18 cases (1 new case, 5 hospitalizations, 3 deaths) 100-109 — 1 case (1 hospitalization) For more data and information on the cases in Meigs County visit https://www. meigs-health.com/covid-19/ . Meigs County remained “Red” on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System after meeting two of the seven indicators on Thursday. Mason County DHHR reported 1,405 total cases (since March) for Mason County in the 10 a.m. update on Wednesday morning, 17 more than Tuesday. Of those, 1,372 are confirmed cases and 33 are probable cases. DHHR has reported 26 deaths in Mason County. According to DHHR, the age ranges for the 1,405 COVID-19 cases DHHR is reporting in Financial report available CHESTER TWP. — The 2020 Annual Financial Report for Chester Township has been completed and is available for viewing at the office of the Fiscal Officer at 37094 New Hope Road, Long Bottom, Ohio. Call Roger Karr for appointment at 740-416-7742. SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Village 2020 Annual Financial Report is available in the Fiscal Officer’s office at Syracuse Village Hall. Trustees hold meeting CHESTER TWP. — The Chester Twp. Trustees recently held their organizational meeting. Trustee meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall at 47131 S.R.248, Long Bottom, Ohio. Current trustees with phone numbers are James Hawthorne 740416-0724; Alan Holter 740-856-2759; Ray Werry 740-5903736 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. Mason County are as follows: 0-9 — 30 cases (plus 1 probable case, 1 new confirmed case) 10-19 — 116 cases (plus 4 probable case, 2 new confirmed cases) 20-29 — 245 cases (plus 5 probable cases, 3 new confirmed cases) 30-39 — 187 cases (plus 8 probable case, 4 new confirmed cases) 40-49 — 194 cases (plus 7 probable cases) 50-59 — 220 cases (plus 2 probable cases, 3 deaths, 3 new confirmed cases) 60-69 — 185 cases (plus 4 probable case, 4 deaths) 70+ — 195 cases (plus 3 probable cases, 19 deaths, 5 new confirmed cases) On Wednesday, Mason County was “orange” on the West Virginia County Alert System map. Mason County’s latest infection rate was 43.10 on Wednesday with a 5.32 percent positivity rate. Surrounding counties are orange. Ohio The Ohio Department of Health reported a 24-hour change of 6,378 new cases on Wednesday (21-day average of 7,223). There were 73 new deaths (21-day average of 74), 404 new hospitalizations (21day average of 286) and 39 new ICU admissions (21-day average of 28) reported in the previous 24 hours, according to Wednesday’s update. West Virginia As of the 10 a.m. update on Wednesday, DHHR is reporting a total of 111,677 cases with 1,836 deaths. There was an increase of 857 cases from Tuesday and 21 new deaths. DHHR reports a total of 1,784,787 lab test have been completed, with a 5.52 cumulative percent positivity rate. The daily positivity rate in the state was 7.70 percent. There are 26,217 currently active cases in the state. DHHR reported on Friday that 134,037 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents of West Virginia. So far, 26,162 people have been fully vaccinated. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham and Sarah Hawley contributed to this story. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. �Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, January 21, 2021 5 SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Last State Restricted Morgan Silver Dollar Bank Rolls go to OH residents Ohio residents get first dibs on last remaining Bank Rolls loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Morgan Silver Dollars dating back to the 1800’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for just the $59 minimum set for state residents - non state residents must pay $136 per coin if any remain after 2-day deadline STATE DISTRIBUTION: A strict limit of 4 State Restricted Bank Rolls per OH resident has been imposed “It’s a miracle these State Restricted Bank Rolls even exist. That’s why Hotline Operators are bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Treasurer for the National Mint and Treasury. 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Coin values always resident of the state of Ohio you cover fluctuate and they are never any guarantees, but any of the scarce coins shown below, regardless only the $59 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Trea- of their value that residents may find inside the sealed Bank Rolls are theirs to keep. sury, that’s ten rarely seen U. S. Gov’t issued Morgan Silver Dollars’ worth up to 100 times their face value for just $590 which is a real steal because non state residents must pay $136 per coin which totals $1,360 if any coins remain after the 2-day deadline. The only thing Ohio residents need to do is call the National TollFree Hotlines printed in today’s newspaper publication before the 2-day order deadline ends. 1888-S 1899-P 1896-S 1886-S “Rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Mint: San Francisco Mint: Philadelphia Mint: San Francisco Mint: San Francisco coins like these are highly sought Mintage: 657,000 Mintage: 330,000 Mintage: 5,000,000 Mintage: 750,000 after, but we’ve never seen anyCollector Value: $125 Collector Value: $175 Collector Value: $70 Collector Value: $78 thing like this before. According $315 $260 $850 $350 to The Official Red Book, a Guide Book of United States Coins many Morgan Silver Dollars minted in the 1800’s are now worth $125 - $1,000 each in collector value,” Lynne said. BEGIN CALLING AT 8:30 AM: 1-800-868-0189 EXT. 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EURZVH�MREV�‡�SRVW�\RXU�UHVXPH�‡�JHW�DGYLFH jobmatchohio.com �Sports 8 Thursday, January 21, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing RedStorm men run past Racers By Randy Payton For Ohio Valley Publishing Courtesy|Justyce Stout Rio Grande’s Miki Tadic watches the flight of one of his seven three-point goals in Tuesday night’s 83-61 win over the University of Northwestern Ohio at the Newt Oliver Arena. Tadic had a game-high 23 points in the victory. RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande jumped to a 13-point lead just 6-1/2 minutes into the game and never looked back, rolling to an 83-61 win over the University of Northwestern Ohio, Tuesday night, in men’s basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena. The RedStorm, who won for a fourth straight time, improved to 9-6 with the victory. UNOH, which had the start of its season delayed until after the start of the new calendar year by COVID-19 restrictions, fell to 0-4 with the loss. Rio Grande connected on a season-high 18 three-point goals in the win, the most for the program in a single game since tallying 17 trifectas in a 117-114 victory over Point Park University on Jan. 2, 2016. The RedStorm actually finished with more three-point goals (18) than they had twopointers (10), while attempting nearly twice as many shots from distance (44) as they did from inside the arc (24). Sophomore Miki Tadic (Hilversum, The Netherlands), who was coming off a season-low four points in Saturday’s win over Ohio Christian, led the barrage by going 7-for-13 from three-point range and tying for game-high honors with 23 points. He also had a team-high six rebounds. Tadic scored 12 of Rio’s first 17 points - all on three-pointers - as the RedStorm bolted to a 17-4 advantage with 13:30 left in the opening half. The lead stood at no less than nine points for the remainder of the half and four times reached as many as 17 points before settling at 14 points, 39-25, by the intermission. The Racers got no closer than 12 points at any stage of the second half and Rio’s See REDSTORM | 9 South Point sweeps Blue Devils, 60-42 By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com SOUTH POINT, Ohio — A strong start, but the hosts proved to be too much. The Gallia Academy boys basketball team led Ohio Valley Conference host South Point eight minutes into Tuesday’s tilt in Lawrence County, but the Pointers outscored GAHS 51-32 the rest of the way for a 60-42 victory. GAHS (3-6, 1-5 OVC) — which also fell to SPHS (7-2, 5-1) by a 60-38 count on Jan. 13 in Centenary — was ahead by a 10-9 edge a quarter into play on Tuesday. However, South Point went on a 22-to-11 run in the second quarter, and headed into the half with a 31-21 lead. A 16-to-11 third quarter made the Pointer lead 47-32 with eight minutes to go. The hosts outscored the Blue Devils 13-to-10 over the final eight minutes, capping off the 50-32 win and the season sweep. Gallia Academy made 14 field goals, three of which came from beyond the arc, while South Point sank 22 field goals, including a quartet of trifectas. GAHS hit 11-of-22 (50 percent) free throws, while SPHS was 12-of-20 (60 percent) from the foul line. Isaac Clary led the Blue and White with 14 points, followed by Kenyon Franklin with nine. Cooper Davis and Brody Fellure tallied seven each for the guests, Carson Call and Connor Walter added two each, while Drake Phillips chipped in with one point. Austin Webb led the Pointers with 22 points, followed by Mason Kazee with 12 and Nakyam Turner with 11. Darryl Taylor scored seven points for the hosts, while Jake Adams, Malik Pegram, Jordan Ermalovich and Xander Dornon came up with two points apiece. Gallia Academy is scheduled to be back on the court on Friday at Ironton. OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE 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 Friday, Jan. 22 Boys Basketball South Gallia at Waterford, 7:15 River Valley at Alexander, 7:30 Gallia Academy at South Point, 7:30 Meigs at Wellston, 7:30 Eastern at Trimble, 7:30 Girls Basketball Meigs at Zanesville, 7:30 Wrestling River Valley at Jonathan Alder, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 Boys Basketball Beallsville at Southern, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Chesapeake at Gallia Academy, 1:30 River Valley at Huntington Ross, 1:30 Southern at Wellston, 1:30 Eastern vs. Southwest at Eastern Brown, 5 p.m. Wrestling Gallia Academy at Washington, 9:30 Eastern, Meigs at Circleville, 10 a.m. Photos by Bryan Walters | OVP Sports South Gallia junior Brayden Hammond (20) releases a shot attempt between a pair of River Valley defenders during the first half of Tuesday night’s boys basketball contest in Mercerville, Ohio. Rebels avenge River Valley, 67-62 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com MERCERVILLE, Ohio — Just as good as the original, but this sequel provided a much different ending. The South Gallia boys basketball team shot 60 percent from the field and ultimately held on down the stretch while claiming a 67-62 victory over visiting River Valley in a nonconference matchup of Gallia County programs. The Rebels (8-4) found themselves in a quick hole as the Raiders (7-4) jumped out to a quick 10-2 edge, but the hosts countered with a 10-2 run of their own and ended the first quarter deadlocked at 12-all. Both teams traded leads before ending up at a 17-all tie two minutes into the second frame, but the Red and Gold made a 15-10 surge and secured a 32-27 edge headed into the break. SGHS — which shot 50 percent from the field in the first half — went 9-of-11 from the floor in the third frame, but only won the canto by a 21-17 margin as the hosts took a 53-44 advantage into the finale. Jance Lambert buried a 3-pointer a minute into the fourth while completing a quick 5-0 spurt, trimming the RVHS deficit down to 53-49. Andrew Small, however, converted a free throw just moments later that sparked a quick 5-0 This time around, the Red and Gold still had 17 turnovers — but also forced 14 mistakes in the process. River Valley won the battle on the boards by a 29-26 overall margin, including 18-8 on the offensive glass. The Rebels — who made 22 of their first 36 shot attempts — ended up netting 26-of-43 field goal tries for 60 percent, including a 7-of-14 effort from behind the arc for 50 percent. The hosts also went 7-of-18 at the free throw line for 39 percent. Brayden Hammond led SGHS with a game-high 26 points, with all but two of those coming in the fourth quarter. Jaxxin Mabe was next with 25 points, while Layne Ours — who did not play in the first meeting — followed with seven markRiver Valley junior Mason Rhodes (22) releases a shot attempt during the first half of Tuesday night’s boys basketball contest ers. Andrew Small contribagainst South Gallia in Mercerville, Ohio. uted four points, while Ethan Bevan and Tristan run and pushed the Rebel triumph. Saber each added two RVHS went just 3-oflead back out to 58-49. 15 from 3-point territory points. Blaik Saunders The Raiders made a completed the winning over the course of the small 8-7 push to close tally with one point. fourth quarter, but the to within 65-59 with 50 The Raiders made seconds left in regulation, Rebels netted only 6-of24-of-62 field goal then the Silver and Black 15 charity tosses over attempts for 39 percent, that same time frame — had three consecutive including a 9-of-28 perwhich allowed things to offensive rebounds on remain competitive down formance from behind the missed 3-pointers before arc for 32 percent. The Chance Lambert nailed a the stretch. Silver and Black also netSGHS managed to fourth opportunity. The ted 5-of-8 charity tosses successful trifecta made it avenge a 54-44 setback for 63 percent. to these same Raiders a 65-62 contest. Mason Rhodes paced in Bidwell just one week South Gallia — which RVHS with 23 points, earlier. The Rebels shot struggled in the fourth all of which came in the a better overall percentquarter to make free age in that first matchup, first three periods of play. throws — sank 2-of-4 but also committed 17 of Jordan Lambert was next attempts in the final 30 the 25 turnovers in the seconds and ultimately See REBELS | 9 matchup. wrapped up the 5-point �SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, January 21, 2021 9 Spartans rally past Eastern, 50-35 RedStorm From page 8 largest lead of 25 points, 80-55, came with 1:34 remaining following a three-pointer by senior Bobby Anderson (Catlettsburg, KY). In addition to Tadic, Rio Grande had three other double-digit scorers. Freshman Andrew Shull (Milton, WV) led the trio with 18 points, while sophomore Shiloah Blevins (South Webster, OH) had 15 points and six rebounds of his own to go along with a game-high four steals. Freshman Caleb Wallis (Jackson, OH) added 10 points and a careerhigh 10 rebounds in the winning effort. Nathan Lessing had 23 points in a losing cause to pace UNOH, while Hunter Bode netted 10 points and Jesse Ditto had a game-best seven rebounds. Cedric Delancy, Jr. and Aaron Hammond handed out four assists each for the Racers, who committed 17 turnovers which led to a 26-6 advantage in points off of turnovers for Rio Grande. The RedStorm are scheduled to return to action on Saturday afternoon when Asbury University visits for a 3 p.m. tipoff. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. By Alex Hawley the Eagles (0-9) went on a 10-to-5 second quarter run for a 20-15 halftime advantage. ALBANY, Ohio — The The Spartans (4-6) came hosts took over after the out of the half with a 16-to-8 half. run, and took a 31-28 lead The Eastern boys basketball team led non-league host into the finale. AHS then closed the 50-35 victory with Alexander by five points a 19-to-7 fourth quarter. midway through Tuesday’s EHS made 16 field goals, boys basketball game in Athens County, but the Spartans including one three-pointer, while sinking both of its outscored EHS 35-to-15 free throw attempts in the after the break for a 50-35 contest. Alexander — which victory. The teams were tied at 10 was 6-of-12 (50 percent) eight minutes into play, and from the foul line — made ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com 21 field goals, including a pair of triples. Brady Watson led the Eagles with eight points, followed by Bryce Newland and Isaiah Reed with six apiece. Trey Hill scored five points for the guests, Jace Bullington and Brayden O’Brien added four apiece, while Brad Hawk chipped in with two points. Kyler D’Augustino led Alexander with 22 points, half of which came in the fourth quarter. Jeremiah Clark was next with nine points, followed by Zack Barnhouse with six. T.J. Vogt and Cam Houpt scored four points each for the hosts, Jacob Phillips came up with three points, while Landon Hornsby tallied two. The Eagles resume TriValley Conference Hocking Division play on Friday at Trimble. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-4462342, ext. 2100. Marshall introduces Huff as new head football coach By Leah Payne For Ohio Valley Publishing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University today introduced Charles C. Huff as its 31st head football coach, elevating the 37-yearold Maryland native to his first stint as head coach. In addressing reporters online and a virtual audience of several thousand people via a livestream, Huff opened his remarks by thanking Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert, Athletic Director Mike Hamrick, the university’s Board of Governors, the search committee and “everybody who bleeds green.” “Everyone should take the attitude we are working to build a champion,” Huff said. “We aren’t working on championships or a certain game; we are working to be a champion. My mission statement is to create an environment and atmosphere to build the best person, then student, and then player. We want every studentathlete to have better success in life because they were part of this program.” OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Rio Grande’s Blevins named RSC Rio Grande Athletics Player of the Week update attendance policy Rebels From page 8 with 16 points, while Jance Lambert followed with 12 markers. Dylan Fulks and Chase Barber completed the Raider tally with six and five points, respectively. South Gallia returns to action Friday when it travels to Waterford for a TVC Hocking matchup at 7 p.m. The Raiders also play on Friday as they head to Albany for a TVC Ohio contest against Alexander at 7 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — University of Rio Grande forward Shiloah Blevins posted a pair of 20-point games to earn River States Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for Jan. 13-18. The 6-foot-5 sophomore from South Webster, Ohio, put up 27 points and 10 rebounds in a victory at Alice Lloyd (Ky.) and then followed that up with 20 points and six boards in a home win over Ohio Christian. The victory over Alice Lloyd came in triple overtime and included a career-high for both scoring and rebounds. For the week, Blevins averaged 23.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. He shot 52 percent from the floor and was 13 for 14 from the foul line. Blevins also played 53 minutes at Alice Lloyd. Rio Grande is 8-6 overall and hosts Northwestern Ohio on Tuesday night. (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Legals LEGALS Legals Morgan Township is taking bids to Mow the Cemeteries in Morgan Township. Anyone interested in putting a bid in should contact the Morgan Township Trustees. Jeff Ferrell (740)645-4144 or John Manley (740)645-2650. Please call between 8am-4pm. All bids must be in by February 19, 2021. 1/14/21,1/21/21,1/28/21, 2/4/21 The 2020 Annual Financial Report for Morgan Township is complete and available for review at the office of the Fiscal Officer, Brenda Cadle, 8 Chamberlain Road, Bidwell, Ohio 45614. The Township Trustees elected Jeff Ferrell, President for Fiscal Year 2021. The Trustees will hold their Monthly Meeting on the 3rd Saturday each month at 6:00am at the Morgan Township Building. 1/22/21 /HJDO 1RWLFH Bedford Township, Meigs County is seeking bids for a heavy duty, 99-110 hp., 4 wheel drive tractor with cab,loader, AC, tires filled(rear), rear wheel weights and delivered to the township yard. Offers accepted for the bidder to purchase our 4710 MF, -2000 hrs. will be subtracted from the selling price to determine the lowest bidder. Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Bids may be submitted to Bedford Township, % Kathy Romine, 37507 Hemlock Grove Road, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. All bids must be received by February 6, 2021 and will be opened on February 8, 2021 at 7:15PM at the regular township meeting. 1/21/21 RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande athletic department has announced that it will once again allow a limited number of spectators for events at the Newt Oliver Arena. All fans had been prohibited from attending since midNovember as a result of COVID-19 protocols. Under the updated policy, which begins with Saturday’s men’s basketball game against Ohio Christian University, all Rio Grande players, cheerleaders and coaches are allowed four family members or friends for admittance. A total of 125 tickets for Rio Grande students, faculty and staff will be available at the door on game day, one hour before game time. All tickets are reserved seating. The updated policy also prohibits fans of the visiting school from attending. (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Final Issuance of Renewal of NPDES Permit Vinton WWTP 7344 State Rte 325, Vinton, OH Facility Description: Wastewater-Municipality Receiving Water: Raccoon Creek ID #: 0PA00019*DD Date of Action: 01/15/2021 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. 1/21/21 Final Issuance of Renewal of NPDES Permit Meigs Co Landfill Howell Hill Road & State Route 7, Pomeroy, OH Facility Description: Wastewater-Miscellaneous Receiving Water: tributary to Thomas Fork ID #: 0IN00254*BD Date of Action: 01/14/2021 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. 1/21/21 CLASSIFIEDS �NEWS/WEATHER 10 Thursday, January 21, 2021 Trump TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 36° 45° 42° 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. Wed. 0.00 Month to date/normal 0.72/1.91 Year to date/normal 0.72/1.91 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. Wed. 0.0 Month to date/normal 0.6/4.2 Season to date/normal 9.6/8.8 WEATHER TRIVIA™ SUN & MOON Q: What weight of ice can a telephone pole bear before snapping? Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Fri. 7:42 a.m. 5:39 p.m. 12:50 p.m. 2:14 a.m. MOON PHASES Full Last Jan 28 Feb 4 New First Feb 11 Feb 19 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Major 5:52a 6:32a 7:13a 7:56a 8:41a 9:29a 10:19a Minor 12:02p 12:43p 1:02a 1:44a 2:28a 3:15a 4:06a Major 6:13p 6:54p 7:36p 8:21p 9:07p 9:56p 10:47p Minor ------1:25p 2:08p 2:54p 3:42p 4:33p WEATHER HISTORY OH-70219587 In 1994, Jan. 21 set a new record low of 21 below zero in Scranton, Pa. The next year, however, temperatures remained continuously above freezing for 10 days and nights, a new January record. 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme 34° 21° Logan 46/25 Adelphi 45/25 Lucasville 49/29 Portsmouth 49/29 Some sun, then turning cloudy AIR QUALITY 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Primary pollutant: Particulates 38° 21° Rain; rain and snow at night Chilly with times of clouds and sun Marietta 48/29 Murray City 46/25 Belpre 48/29 Athens 47/27 St. Marys 47/29 Parkersburg 46/28 Coolville 47/28 Elizabeth 48/30 Spencer 48/30 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 Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Wed. 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 12.77 16.29 21.70 12.94 13.16 25.38 13.09 25.55 34.17 12.41 16.50 34.10 16.30 24-hr. Chg. +0.28 +0.10 +0.11 +0.06 +0.30 none -0.27 -0.31 -0.34 -0.24 -0.30 -0.10 -0.20 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 Buffalo 50/31 Ironton 50/32 Ashland 51/32 Grayson 52/32 Milton 50/31 St. Albans 50/32 Huntington 48/30 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 46/38 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco 10s 58/49 0s -0s Los Angeles -10s 71/52 T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front TUESDAY 48° 29° Wilkesville 49/28 POMEROY Jackson 49/31 49/28 Ravenswood Rio Grande 49/31 50/29 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 45/27 GALLIPOLIS 51/31 48/30 51/31 South Shore Greenup 50/32 48/28 50 ing performances from around the nation. In the evening, in lieu of the traditional balls that welcome a new president to Washington, Biden was to take part in a televised concert that also marked the return of A-list celebrities to the White House orbit after they largely eschewed Trump. Among those in the lineup: Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake and Lin-Manuel Miranda. This was not an inauguration for the crowds. But Americans in the capital city nonetheless brought their hopes to the moment. “I feel so hopeful, so thankful,” said Karen Jennings Crooms, a D.C. resident who hoped to catch a glimpse of the presidential motorcade on Pennsylvania Avenue with her husband. “It makes us sad that this is where we are but hopeful that democracy will win out in the end. That’s what I’m focusing on.” Trump was the first president in more than a century to skip the inauguration of his successor. After a brief farewell celebration at nearby Joint Base Andrews, he boarded Air Force One for the final time as president. “I will always fight for you. I will be watching. I will be listening and I will tell you that the future of this country has never been better,” said Trump. He wished the incoming administration well but never mentioned Biden’s name. The very moment Trump disappeared into the doorway of Air Force One, Biden emerged from Blair House, the traditional guest lodging for presidents-in-waiting, and into his motorcade for the short ride to church. WEDNESDAY 45° 29° Considerable cloudiness NATIONAL CITIES McArthur 47/25 Waverly 47/27 MONDAY 43° 39° Plenty of sunshine, but chilly Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Chillicothe 45/28 SUNDAY A: As much as 10 tons Today 7:43 a.m. 5:38 p.m. 12:23 p.m. 1:16 a.m. Partial sunshine 0 AccuWeather.com Cold Index™ (in inches) SATURDAY Mostly sunny and breezy today. Mainly clear tonight. High 51° / Low 31° HEALTH TODAY Precipitation FRIDAY 41° 21° Statistics through 3 p.m. Wed. 39°/33° 42°/25° 73° in 1929 -16° in 1985 inaugural in 1945, when he opted for a small, secure ceremony at the White House in the wanFrom page 1 ing months of World War II. 128 years, Biden came But Washington, all but to office with a well of empathy and resolve born deserted downtown and in its federal areas, was by personal tragedy as well as a depth of experi- quiet. And calm also prevailed outside heavily forence forged from more tified state Capitol buildthan four decades in ings across nation after Washington. At age 78, he is the oldest president the FBI had warned of the possibility for armed inaugurated. More history was made demonstrations leading up to the inauguration. at his side, as Kamala The day began with a Harris became the first reach across the politiwoman to be vice presical aisle after four years dent. The former U.S. of bitter partisan battles senator from California is also the first Black per- under Trump. At Biden’s invitation, congressional son and the first person leaders from both parof South Asian descent ties bowed their heads elected to the vice presiin prayer in the socially dency and the highestdistanced service ja few ranking woman ever to blocks from the White serve in government. House. The two were sworn Biden was sworn in by in during an inauguraChief Justice John Robtion ceremony with few erts; Harris by Justice parallels. Biden, like all those in attendance, wore Sonia Sotomayor, the a face mask except when first Latina member of the Supreme Court. Vice speaking. And tens of President Mike Pence, thousands of National standing in for Trump, Guard troops were on sat nearby as Lady Gaga, the streets to provide holding a golden microsecurity precisely two weeks after a violent mob phone, sang the National Anthem accompanied by of Trump supporters, incited by the Republican the U.S. Marine Corps band. president, stormed the When Pence, in a Capitol in an attempt to last act of the outgoprevent the certification ing administration, left of Biden’s victory. the Capitol, he walked “Here we stand, just through a door with days after a riotous mob badly cracked glass from thought they could use the riot two weeks ago. violence to silence the will of the people,” Biden Later, Biden, Harris and their spouses were said. “To stop the work joined by the former of our democracy. To drive us from this sacred presidents to solemnly lay a wreath at the Tomb ground. It did not happen. It will never happen. of the Unknown Soldier Not today, not tomorrow. at Arlington National Ceremony. Not ever. Not ever.” Biden was also to join The tense atmosphere the end of a slimmedevoked the 1861 inaudown inaugural parade guration of Abraham Lincoln, who was secretly as he moves into the White House. Because of transported to Washington to avoid assassins on the pandemic, much of this year’s parade was to the eve of the Civil War, be a virtual affair featuror Franklin Roosevelt’s EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low Biden “We love you,” they chanted as he drove by. He mouthed “I love you” back and raised his fist. The crowd was a sign of the ongoing challenge Trump poses to a Republican Party whose Washington leaders have all but shunned him since his supporters violently stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 in a bid to overturn the results of a democratic election. But Trump retains his iron grip on the Republican base, with the support of millions of loyal voters and allies still helming the Republican National Committee and many state party organizations. Trump will be joined in Florida by a small group of former aides as he charts a political future that looks very different now from just two weeks ago. Before the Capitol riot, Trump had been expected to remain his party’s de facto leader, wielding enormous political influence while mulling a 2024 presidential run. He now appears more powerless than ever — denied the Twitter bullhorn he had intended to use as his weapon and even facing the prospect that, if he is convicted in his Senate trial, he could be barred from seeking a second term. For now, Trump remains angry and embarrassed, consumed with rage and grievance. He spent the weeks after the election sinking deeper and deeper into a world of conspiracy, and has continued to lash out at Republicans for perceived disloyalty. He has threatened, both publicly and privately, to spend the coming years backing primary challenges against those he feel betrayed him. But Trump largely refused, taking a single trip to the Texas border and releasing a video From page 1 in which he pledged to his supporters that “the both chambers of Conmovement we started is gress. only just beginning.” He will be forever Just before midnight, remembered for incitTrump signed a flurry of ing an insurrection at pardons and commutathe Capitol two weeks before Biden’s swearing- tions for more than 140 people, including his in that left five dead, former chief strategist, including a Capitol rap performers and exPolice officer, sent lawmembers of Congress. makers scrambling for In his final act as pressafety and horrified the ident, after landing in nation. Trump orchestrated an Florida and just as Biden was making his grant elaborate farewell that entrance at the Capitol, included a red carpet and color guard, as well Trump announced that he was pardoning Al as his usual campaign Pirro, the ex-husband of soundtrack. Members Fox News Channel host his family were visibly Jeanine Pirro, one of his emotional during the staunchest defenders. program at the base. Al Pirro was convicted Speaking without of conspiracy and tax notes, Trump told evasion charges and senseveral hundred supporters that it had been tenced to more than two years in prison in 2000., his “great honor and As usual, the televiprivilege” to serve as sions aboard Air Force president. He acknowledged that One were tuned to Fox News, airing Biden’s his was not a “regular inauguration ceremony, administration.” Withas Trump and his family out mentioning Biden by name, Trump wished took their final flight aboard the presidential the new administration aircraft. To mark the great luck and success, which he said would be occasion, crew members made easier because he announced the plane had laid “a foundation.” would fly low over MarBefore arriving at the a-Lago, descending as airport, Trump had told the Florida coast line came into view. reporters on the South Unlike in Washington, Lawn of the White where his presence was House that being president had been the honor largely scorned, Trump was welcomed to his of his lifetime. new home by several “It has been somehundred supporters who thing very special,” he lined his Secret Service said over the sound of the Marine One helicop- motorcade route. The homecoming had a party ter. “And I just want to atmosphere, with many say goodbye, but hopefully it’s not a long-term backers dressed in red, goodbye. We’ll see each white and blue. They waved Trump and Amerother again.” ican flags, held signs Aides had urged Trump to spend his final that read, “THANK YOU” and “TRUMP days in office trying to WON!” and appeared salvage his legacy by visibly emotional as his highlighting his administration’s achievements. SUV crawled past them. Daily Sentinel Clendenin 45/24 Charleston 47/31 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 6/-7 Montreal 26/23 Billings 33/20 Minneapolis 31/5 Chicago 38/18 Denver 48/24 Toronto 38/27 Detroit 39/27 New York 41/33 Washington 53/35 Kansas City 55/27 Chihuahua 71/40 Monterrey 73/52 Today Fri. 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