https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/e99f1c9bf515032cda1af8603c5c10a6.pdf d8640d43691c9dce6bdd7b28da5eb979 PDF Text Text 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 24° 39° 37° Plenty of sunshine today. Clear and cold tonight. High 44° / Low 23° Today’s weather forecast On this day in history Raiders repeat as champs WEATHER s 8 NEWS s 6 SPORTS s 4 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 41, Volume 75 New COVID cases reported in Meigs, Gallia Tuesday, March 2, 2021 s 50¢ River on the rise Mason reports zero cases Gallia County ODH reported a total of 2,218 cases of COVID-19 (since March) in Gallia Staff Report County as part of Monday’s update. This is an increase of 11 since OHIO VALLEY — Friday’s update. Eleven new COVID-19 ODH has reported cases were reported in a total of 46 deaths, both Meigs and Gal130 hospitalizations lia Counties over the (one new), and 2,074 weekend, while Mason presumed recovered County reported no individuals (12 new) as new cases from Saturof Monday. day-Monday. Age ranges for the The Meigs County 2,218 total cases Health Department reported by ODH on reported 11 additional cases of COVID-19 over Monday are as folthe weekend, as well as lows: 0-19 — 288 cases (1 16 additional recovered new case, 1 hospitalizacases. tion) The Ohio Depart20-29 — 362 cases (1 ment of Health reported 11 new COVID-19 cases new case, 6 hospitalizations) in Gallia County over 30-39 — 300 cases (3 the weekend as part of new cases, 3 hospitalMonday’s update. izations) The West Virginia 40-49 — 316 cases (2 Department of Health new cases, 7 hospitaland Human Resources izations, 1 death) (DHHR) reported no 50-59 — 329 cases (1 new cases of COVID-19 in Mason County over See COVID | 3 the weekend. Ohio to receive nearly 450K coronavirus vaccines this week doses of the vaccine this week. That will bring to 448,390 total doses available this week in Ohio including Moderna and Pfizer vaccines By Andrew Welshthe state was already Huggins Associated Press scheduled to receive. The federal government has told Ohio that COLUMBUS, Ohio supplies of the Johnson — Ohio will receive & Johnson vaccine will nearly 450,000 doses dip after this week, of the coronavirus vaccine this week thanks to though the exact number isn’t known. the approval of a third Supplies of the third vaccine, and the state is expanding eligible recip- vaccine will be distributed to hospitals, local ients to people 60 and over, pregnant women, health departments and more than 200 indeday care workers, and pendent pharmacies police officers, among others, Gov. Mike DeW- statewide. As the amount of vacine said Monday. cine expands in Ohio, The Food and Drug the state is also adding Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson close to a million people to the eligibility list & Johnson shot that beginning Thursday. works with just one Those with medical dose instead of two. Mike DeWine said the state will receive 96,100 See VACCINES | 3 Governor announces next vaccination phases 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. Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Water covered Bowman’s Road just off Pine Grove Road on Monday morning as the Ohio River continued to rise in the area. Flood crest predictions for Meigs, Mason, Gallia counties By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com OHIO VALLEY — Heavy weekend rains caused flash flooding around the region on Sunday and early Monday, with attention now turning to the Ohio River which is projected to crest above flood stage this week along shorelines in Meigs, Mason and Gallia counties. As of midday on Monday, water levels were below flood stage at Belleville Locks, Racine Locks, Point Pleasant and Robert C. Byrd Locks. At Belleville Lock, the Ohio River level was at 29.65 feet on Monday afternoon, with a projected crest is 36.2 feet around 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Flood stage is 35 feet at that location. At 34 feet on the Belleville A field along Pine Grove Road was filled with water on Monday morning as the Ohio River continued to rise due to heavy rains in recent days. gauge, water begins to cover State Route 124 at the mouth of Laucks Run, north of Portland. At 35 feet, Ohio State Route 124 is flooded north of Stiversville Road, at Rock Run, at Wells Run to Smith Ridge to Dewitts Run, at Forked Run, at Curtis Hollow Road and between Long Bottom and Shade River. Ohio State Route 124 near the Washington and Meigs County line is flooded. The last river crest above flood stage at Belleville Lock was at 36.45 feet on Feb. 9, 2019. At Racine Lock, the river level was 35.33 feet on Monday afternoon with a projected crest of 4.15 feet around 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Flood stage is 41 feet on the Racine gauge. At 41 feet, Ohio State Route 124 at Antiquity starts to flood and areas of Ravenswood See RISING | 6 Ohio University to Seminar discusses welcome all students human trafficking for fall semester on social media Will increase in-person activities for Summer and Fall 2021 and thanked the students for their role in keeping one another safe. ”Together, we have maintained a positivity rate under four percent ATHENS — All Ohio University students will and avoided significant be able to return to cam- outbreaks in our resipus for the fall semester dence halls this Spring. … We have also piloted university President M. Duane Nellis announced innovative and successful approaches to safe stuon Monday. In a letter to the Ohio dent events and engagement such as our Martin University community, Luther King Jr. Day Nellis stated, “I write Silent March and celebratoday with good news tions, craft and movie about our University nights, health and welloperations for the summer and fall semesters as ness programs and other we plan toward increased activities that allow students to be active and in-person offerings in and out of the classroom. stay safe,” stated Nellis. The statement continI am pleased to share ued, “With recent sucthat we will welcome cesses in mind, and with all students to our camCOVID cases currently puses this coming Fall dropping in Ohio and Semester.” across the Nellis applauded the work f the University’s See STUDENTS | 8 COVID Operations team By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham two was Rhiannon Gill, a sexual violence victim khawthorne@aimmediamidwest. advocate point person com for the Pike County Coalition to End Human Trafficking. Gill is also a RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio survivor of human trafficking. Grande hosted the secDuring her presentaond seminar of a threetion, Gill explained the part series on Human pros and cons of social Trafficking in Higher media, including that the Ed. platforms can unite us, The second session, but allows traffickers to which was presented have an “endless supply” virtually on Friday of potential victims to was titled “Don’t fall contact. for that request to be Gill said the National a sugar baby” and was Human Trafficking about social media, Hotline has recorded online grooming and recruiting in the digital recruitment in all types of sex and labor traffickage. ing on social media platThe series is coforms. Through social sponsored by Eyes Up media, traffickers are Appalachia and Gallia able to build relationCounty’s Citizens for Prevention and Recovery ships and advertise fake (CPR). See SEMINAR | 3 The speaker for part �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Tuesday, March 2, 2021 OBITUARIES JUAN MARICHAL MCCABE GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Juan Marichal McCabe, 53, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away February 28, 2021, at home surrounded by family and friends. Born July 30, 1967, in Gallipolis to Clarence McCabe (deceased) and Judy Payne, Gallipolis. Juan married Danette Clay on Dec. 19, 2008. Juan was employed by the State of WV Dept of Juvenile Services as Director of Juvenile Day Reporting in Mason, W.Va. He worked with the youth of Gallia County by coaching track and field at the University of Rio Grande and Gallia Academy, as well as, softball and T-ball summer leagues. He graduated from Gallia Academy class of 1985, and Glenville State University. Juan was a member of Paint Creek Baptist Church, he greatly loved his church family and appreciated their prayers and inspiration. In addition to his father, Juan was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Harris and his loving grandmother Francis Briggs with whom he lived. Those surviving are daughter, Ashley McCabe (Cody Keefer), stepdaughter Krisha Sheets, brothers: Clarence “Terry” McCabe (Christy), Carlsbad, Calif., Jonathan McCabe (Ellen), Jackson, Ohio, Cory Armstrong and Dana Paul Payne, Gallipolis. Sisters: Cabrea Murry, Norfolk, Va., DeeDee Jones, Columbus, Ohio. And the precious lights of his life grandchildren, Akerlee Edward Marichal Johnson and Ashlynn Blake Johnson. Calling hours are Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home, with services at 1 p.m. officiated by Christian Scott, Burial to follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, Ohio. Pallbearers: Mike Davis, Brian Briggs, Raymond Cousins, Terry McCabe, Larry Dudley, Edward Griffin, Greg Clark and Jonathan McCabe. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of social distancing and are required to follow the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. DEATH NOTICES TAYLOR SR. NEW HAVEN, W.Va. — Michael Arthur Taylor Sr., 77, of New Haven, W.Va., died Saturday, February 27, 2021, at home, with family by his side. Service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Foglesong Funeral Home, Mason, W.Va. Burial with military rites will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant, W.Va. Visitation will be from noon until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. DYE LETART, W.Va. — Joyce Lynn (Goodnite) Dye, 66, of Letart, W.Va., died February 28, 2021 at her home following a brief illness. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 at Foglesong Funeral Home, Mason, W.Va. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Letart. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. WILLIAM ‘DEAN’ WHITTINGTON William “Dean” Whittington, age 56, of Meigs County, Ohio, left this earth early Friday morning, Feb. 26, due to long term illnesses. Dean was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, on June 30, 1964, to Jennie “Maxine” Grinstead and Woody Whittington. Dean had two sons, James “JD” (Courtney) Whittington and Christian Whittington. Dean really enjoyed being around family and friends. His long term hobby and passion was drawing portraits. His favorite thing to do was watch his youngest son, Christian, racing motocross. Dean is survived by his sons, James “JD” (Courtney) Whittington and Christian Whittington; brothers and a sister, James “Jay” Whittington, Charles “Buddy” Whittington, and Lynetta Dean; and beloved friend, Margaret George. Dean is proceeded in death by both parents; a brother, Charles Whittington; and a step son, Devin Price. To his request there will be no services. At a later date a celebration of life will be held with his closest friends and family. DOROTHY LUCILLE RIDENOUR TUPPERS PLAINS — Dorothy Lucille Van Meter Stettler Ridenour, 92, of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away February 22, 2021 at Arcadia Nursing Home in Coolville, Ohio. Lucille was born October 18, 1928 in Racine, Ohio, daughter of the late Okey Ralph Van Meter and Hannah May Ours Van Meter. Lucille was a loving parent and grandmother. She was a member of the Freedom Gospel Mission Bald Knob in Portland, Ohio. Lucille is survived by her children, James Stettler, Hockingport, Ohio and Nancy (Rusty) Walker, Lexington, Kentucky; daughter-in-law, Lila Ridenour, Long Bottom, Ohio; step-daughter, June (Roger) Epple; grandchildren, Sherry Lombardo, Diana Nelson, Vicky Holly, Floyd (Jeannie) Ridenour, Matthew (Jenny) Ridenour, Kellie (Allison) Ridenour, Bradley Walker and Isaiah Walker; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Besides Lucille’s parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, James Stettler, Sr., and Gordon Ridenour; son, Richard (Dick) Stettler; step-son, Keith Ridenour; siblings, Ross and Robert Van Meter, Doris Huppenthal, Ruby Van Meter and Merle Evans. Special thank you to the staff of Arcadia Nursing Home, that cared and loved her. Due to COVID-19, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lucille’s name to the Freedom Gospel Mission, 51147 Rice Run Road, Reedsville, Ohio 45772. DOROTHY LOIS STOUT Ohio Valley Publishing GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. 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. Tuesday, March 2 GALLIPOLIS — VFW Post #4464 meeting, 6 p.m., post home on Third Ave. Nominations for 2021 officers will be held. All members are urged to attend. Thursday, March 4 GALLIPOLIS — Sons of the American Legion Squadron #27 meeting, 6 p.m., post home on McCormick Road. All members are urged to attend. CHESTER — Chester Shade Historical Association will have its monthly board meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the academy dining area. Everyone is welcome. Please follow social distancing rules and wear a mask. Friday, March 5 MARIETTA — Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee will hold its regular meeting by remote video conference at 10:30 a.m. Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Council of Governments, Area Agency on Aging, and Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) for Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties. Citizens are encouraged to attend the meeting via Facebook Live. Visit the Buckeye Hills Regional Council Facebook page to watch the livestream: www.facebook.com/ BuckeyeHills. The meeting agenda will be posted to buckeyehills. org. Public comment may be submitted until March 3rd by emailing info@buckeyehills.org. SALEM CENTER — Meigs County Pomona Grange #46 will meet at Star Grange Hall with refreshments at 6:45 p.m. followed by meeting at 7:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Sunday, March 7 SALEM CENTER — Star Grange will hold their Annual Soup Dinner with serving from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Takes outs are encouraged. COVID-19 regulations must be followed. Monday, March 8 BEDFORD TWP. — Bedford Township trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Bedford townhall. Tuesday, March 9 TUPPERS PLAINS — Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer District will meet at 7 p.m. GALLIA COUNTY — The regular monthly meeting of the GalliaVinton Educational Service Center (GVESC) Governing Board, 5 p.m. via Zoom, join the meeting using the link https://zoom.us/j/98920 706639?pwd=VnRldjlLT HlFeFBQL2dIWndjM2 NZQT09 and enter with the Meeting ID: 989 2070 6639, email ecrabtree@galliavintonesc. org for more details. Wednesday, March 10 MARIETTA — The District 18 Ohio Public Works Fiscal Year 2022 (Round 35) Small Government Committee meeting will be held by remote video conference at 10 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to select the Round 35 Small Government slate of projects that will be forwarded to the Ohio Public Works Commission to compete for funding with the other 18 districts. 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 March 8th by emailing mhyer@ buckeyehills.org. BIDWELL — Dorothy George, Bidwell; sistersin-law, Judy McCulty, GalLois Stout, 87, Bidwell, lipolis, Ohio and Sopha Ohio passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Phillips, Bidwell; special family, Yolanda Andre, her home. Akari Michimukai and She was born in GalBrooke Marcum; special lia County March 15, friends: Rachel Borden, 1933 to the late Teddy HERSMAN The Jeffers Family, Pearl Austin and Marie DenBIDWELL — Robert Harrison Hersman, 79, of Valance and Carolyn ney McCulty. She was Bidwell, Ohio, died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his Johnson, her fur baby, a 1950 Graduate of the residence. Arrangements will be announced later by Rio Grande High School, Ben and several nieces, Willis Funeral Home. nephews, cousins and member of Harrisburg extended family. Baptist Church and forCOMBS Thursday, March 11 In addition to her parRACINE — Mark Combs, 59, of Racine, Ohio, died mer member of Vinton MARIETTA — The ents and husband she at 5:34 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his resi- OES #375. Lois married Fiscal Year 2021 (Round was preceded in death by Jahue “Jady” Stout and dence. 15 Supplemental he preceded her death on brothers, Gene McCulty, Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on March Round) committee Bill McCulty and Wayne October 21, 1982. 4, 2021 in the Letart Falls Cemetery with Pastor meeting of the Natural McCulty. Those left behind to Keith White officiating and interment will follow. The Resources Assistance Funeral service will cherish her memory are Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Racine is entrusted Council will be held be held 1 p.m., Friday, her children: Stephen with the arrangements. remote video conference (Pamela) Stout, Bidwell, March 5, 2021 at the at 10 a.m. The purpose Christia (Gary) Drenner, McCoy-Moore Funeral CHURCHILL of this meeting is to rate Home, Vinton Chapel Pomeroy, Ohio and MelRACINE — Paul Churchill, 67, of Racine, died at and rank the Fiscal Year with Pastor Robert Scott 10:39 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at his residence. layne Stout, Bidwell; 2021 (Round 15 SuppleCremation services are entrusted to the Cremeens- grandchildren: Stephanie officiating. Burial will mental Round) applicafollow the service at Vin(Jeff) Provens, Bidwell, King Funeral Home, Racine. tions that were received. ton Memorial Cemetery. Stephen (Kelly) Stout, The public is invited to Saturday, March 6 Family and friends may Oak Hill, Ohio, Jay MAWHIRTER SALEM CENTER — attend the meeting via call on the family at the (Sasha) Stout, Bidwell, MCCARTHUR — Jerry Allen Mawhirter, 76, Facebook Live. Visit the Star Grange #778 and funeral home at 11 a.m. Jodie (Michael) Lemley, McArthur, Ohio, died at 8:45 P.M. Friday, February Star Junior Grange #878 Buckeye Hills Regional to the time of service. Bidwell, and Justyce 26, 2021 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Council Facebook page will meet with potluck Online condolences can Ohio. In keeping with Jerry’s request there are no call- Stout, Rio Grande, Ohio; to watch the livestream: at 6:30 p.m. followed great-grandchildren: Gar- be sent to the family at ing hours or funeral home. Private family interment www.facebook.com/ by meeting at 7:30 p.m. rett, Colton and Courtnie www.mccoymoore.com service will be in the Sunset Cemetery in Columbus, Final plans for Soup Din- BuckeyeHills. The McCoy-Moore Funeral Provens, Connor Stout, Ohio. Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis, is ner to be held on March meeting agenda will be Home is honored to serve Levi Stout and Dylan serving the family. 7 will be made. All mem- posted to buckeyehills. the Stout Family. Lemley; sister, Mildred bers are urged to attend. org prior to the meeting. RICHARD PORTLAND — Woodrow “Jack” Richard, Sr., 69, of Portland, Ohio, died February 28, 2021, at his home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Roush Funeral Home in Ravenswood, GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS West Virginia, with Randy Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in Letart Falls Cemetery in Racine, Ohio. dents in the following age groups repair project begins on March 1 Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Fri- Briefs will only list event informa- on County Road 5 (Mill Street). and categories: 80 years and older, day, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The road will be closed. Estimated 75-plus and those with severe tion that is open to the public and congenital conditions, 70-plus, completion: May 1, 2021 will be printed on a space-avail65-plus. To schedule an appointMEIGS COUNTY — A bridge able basis. CONTACT US ment, call 740-441-2018, 740-441replacement project begins on 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 March 8 on County Road 1 (Salem 2950, or 740-441-2951. The health Free COVID-19 related supplies 740-446-2342 department stresses a scheduled School Lot Road). The road will VINTON — Huntington TownAll content © 2021 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel appointment is required to receive be closed between Ogdin Road ship will be giving out COVID-19 edition. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be the vaccine. Other vaccine sites in (Township Road 25) and Dyesrelated supplies to Huntington reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Gallia for qualifying individuals are ville Road (County Road 27). The Township residents only on SatSPORTS EDITOR Holzer Health System, 740-446detour is County Road 1 to SR REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ urday, March 6 between noon - 3 Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 GROUP PUBLISHER 5566 and Hopewell Health Centers 143 north to SR 32 west to SR 689 p.m. at 49 Ewington Rd., Vinton. bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Lane Moon Gallia Clinic, 740-446-5500 with south to SR 124 east to County One supplies box per household lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR appointments required. Road 1. Estimated closure end and includes one case of water, one Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 EDITOR date: May 6, 2021 bottle of disinfectant, one pack of mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 toilet paper, four trash bags, one bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com COVID vaccine registration changes CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 hand sanitizer. Gallia vaccine registration The Meigs County Health MANAGING EDITOR dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 Department will not be taking The Gallia County Health shawley@aimmediamidwest.com Department is scheduling COVIDRoad closures See BRIEFS | 3 19 vaccine appointments for resiMIDDLEPORT — A landslide �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Seminar for indicators of substance abuse, runaway activity and destabilization within the home, according to Gill. Some From page 1 responses from traffickers to social media posts include, or deceptive job postings, “I understand you,” “I think according to Gill. you’re beautiful, I’ll encourage Gill said human traffickyou to show your body,” “I’ll ing happens in three phases: make your life better,” “I’ll scouting, manipulating and protect you,” or “I’ll encourage trapping. Victims can be “showered” with love, romance you to take risks.” From social media posts, and promises of a better life or traffickers can determine lured with false promises. On which individuals are most vulthe digital platforms, traffickers can give the victims virtual nerable, especially children. “They’re taking the time to gifts, including gift cards, store exploit your child,” Gill said. credit or gaming currency. These items may not be as rec- “They’re taking the time to ognizable by those around the exploit you.” Gill said there are “push facvictim. Gill said sometimes, tors” and “pull factors” that the traffickers will manipuincrease the risk of exploitalate the victim’s social media accounts or restrict or monitor tion. Push factors include poverty, lack of opportunities their use. and jobs, homelessness, lack Gill said traffickers will of education, intimate partner seek out victims that could violence, sexual abuse and be vulnerable by seeing their other forms of trauma. recent posts. Posts that could Pull factors include the draw the attention of a trafdesire to have a better life, ficker includes “nobody gets seeking safety, protection, stame,” “I’m am so sick of being bility, control, support or love, single,” “my life sucks,” “how do I look?,” “my parents don’t false opportunities, in search of money, drugs, validation trust me,” “I’m being treated or belonging, and financial like a kid,” or “I need to get desires. out of here.” Gill said that parents or Predators will often look ered cases (16 new), and 71 hospitalizations since April. Age ranges for the From page 1 1,396 Meigs County new case, 15 hospitaliza- cases, as of Monday, are as follows: tions, 3 deaths) 0-9 — 51 cases 60-69 — 283 cases (2 10-19 — 128 cases (2 new cases, 1 new hospitalization, 26 total hospi- new cases, 1 hospitalization) talizations, 5 deaths) 20-29 — 198 cases (2 70-79 — 190 cases (1 new case, 35 hospitaliza- new cases, 1 hospitalization) tions, 12 deaths) 30-39 — 177 cases (4 80-plus — 150 cases new cases, 3 hospitaliza(37 hospitalizations, 25 tions) deaths) 40-49 — 201 cases (1 Gallia County is curnew case, 4 hospitalizarently “Orange” on the Ohio Public Health Advi- tions) 50-59 — 199 cases (2 sory System map after meeting two of the seven new cases, 4 hospitalizations) indicators on Thursday. 60-69 — 202 cases (19 hospitalizations, 4 Meigs County Seven new confirmed deaths) 70-79 — 149 cases cases of COVID-19 and (23 hospitalizations, 12 four probable cases deaths) were reported over the 80-89 — 61 cases weekend by the Meigs (10 hospitalizations, 15 County Health Departdeaths ) ment as part of Mon90-99 — 28 cases day’s update. (5 hospitalizations, 3 The Meigs County deaths) Health Department 100-109 — 2 cases (1 reported 32 active cases hospitalization) (five less than Friday) To date, the Meigs and 1,396 total cases County Health Depart(1,254 confirmed, 142 ment has administered probable) since April, 1,376 first doses of as part of Monday’s COVID-19 vaccinations update. There have been a total (17 additional). For more data and of 34 deaths, 1,330 recov- COVID Briefs Tuesday, March 2, 2021 3 guardians should supervise the use of all internet-enables devices, know the child’s online activities and friends, regularly check the online communities that children use, teach your children how to protect personal information posted online, and instruct them to avoid meeting faceto-face with someone they only know online or through a mobile device. To contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline, call 888-373-7888 or text “BeFree” to 233733. The final session is scheduled for March 26 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. The topic for the presentation is “Myths vs. Facts” with speaker Samantha Searls, the program manager at the Inter-community Justice and Peace Center in Cincinnati, and chair for the Public Education and Awareness Committee of End Slavery Cincinnati’s AntiHuman Trafficking Coalition. The recordings of the presentations are to be posted to the university’s social media pages. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. Reach her at (304) 675-1333, ext. 1992. information on the cases in Meigs County visit https://www.meigshealth.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 1,766 total cases (since March) for Mason County in the 10 a.m. update on Monday, the same as Friday. Of those, 1,720 are confirmed cases and 46 are probable cases. DHHR has reported 36 deaths in Mason County. According to DHHR, the age ranges for the 1,766 COVID-19 cases reported in Mason County are as follows: 0-9 — 40 cases (plus 2 probable cases) 10-19 — 144 cases (plus 2 probable case) 20-29 — 299 cases (plus 10 probable cases) 30-39 — 295 cases (plus 10 probable cases) 40-49 — 253 cases (plus 9 probable cases) 50-59 — 259 cases (plus 2 probable cases, 3 deaths) 60-69 — 221 cases (plus 5 probable case, 6 deaths) 70+ — 209 cases (plus From page 2 appreciate the communities understanding as we try to maneuver through the vaccination process in the best way possible. names for the COVID-19 immunization waiting list at this time due to the large number of individuals on the list who still need the vaccination. The Health Department will call and schedule those on the current waiting list and when that list is exhausted, we will begin having citizens self-register via an online registration process which will be announced in the coming weeks. We Meigs Trade Days Spring Craft Bazaar ROCKSPRINGS — The Meigs Trade Days Spring Craft Bazaar held at the Meigs County Fairgrounds will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 27. Vendor space is still available. Admission and parking are free. For more information call 740-416-5506 or 740-416-4015 or visit Meigs Trade Days on Facebook. 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More than 1.6 million people in Ohio, or 14% of the From page 1 population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine conditions such as Type I diabetes and ALS and those as of Monday, according to the state Health Departundergoing bone marrow ment. Ohio now has about transplants will now be eli1,200 vaccine locations, gible. and the governor said an Eligibility was also announcement is coming expanded to funeral home soon about more mass vacworkers, law enforcement cination sites. officers including prison The 7-day rolling average guards, probation officers, of daily new cases in Ohio firefighters, pregnant women, and daycare employ- did not increase over the past two weeks, going from 2,733 ees. new cases per day on Feb. 14 People 60 and over will to 1,951 new cases per day also be eligible starting on Feb. 28, according to an Thursday after nearly a month in which the age limit Associated Press analysis of date provided by The COVID was kept at 65 and older, Tracking Project. a group of about 2 million Also Monday, DeWine people. Age continues to made reference to the pandrive the state’s eligibility demic as he commemorated decisions because the vast Ohio Statehood Day. Ohio majority of deaths have became the 17th state of the come in older people, the United States of America governor said. in 1803, and March 1 is the “Age is going to continue day that the state’s General to be our dominant indicaAssembly met for the first tor,” DeWine said. time. DeWine said about “Although year 217 was 200,000 school employees a tough one, we’re on the received the vaccine ahead road to a better 218th year,” of Monday’s deadline for the resumption of in-person DeWine tweeted. Vaccines RICK PEARSON AUCTION CO #66 304-773-5447 OR 304-593-5118 OH-70226344 �S ports 4 Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Rebels fall at Peebles, 67-50 By Alex Hawley of the stanza. The hosts scored the first five points of the second PEEBLES, Ohio — A great period, but South Gallia start, but the hosts flipped a claimed the next six, and led 20-18 after a Brayden Hamswitch. mond three-pointer at the The 10th-seeded South 5:45 mark. Gallia boys basketball team Peebles regained the lead led seventh-seeded host Peebles by a 20-18 count 2:15 19 seconds later on a threepointer by Oakley Burba, into the second quarter of and the Indians never relinSaturday’s Division IV sectional final in Adams County, quished the advantage. PHS was ahead 33-26 at but PHS went on a 28-9 halftime, and held the Rebels run over the next 14:21 and never looked back on its way to 1-of-8 shooting in the third period, stretching the margin to the 67-50 victory. to 42-29 headed into the The first quarter featured finale. three ties and three lead Alex Hawley|OVP Sports Peebles’ lead grew as high changes, with the Rebels (12South Gallia senior Andrew Small (14) shoots a two-pointer over a pair of PHS as 20 points on two occa10) on top 14-13 at the end defenders, during the Rebels’ 67-50 loss on Saturday in Peebles, Ohio. ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com sions in the fourth, and the hosts settled for the 67-50 win. For the game, South Gallia shot 20-of-44 (45.5 percent) from the field, including 3-of12 (25 percent) from threepoint range. Meanwhile, PHS was 27-of-48 (56.3 percent) from the field, including 5-of16 (31.3 percent) from deep. At the foul line, the Red and Gold were 7-of-13 (53.8 percent), and the hosts were 8-of-12 (66.7 percent). The Indians won the rebounding battle by a 25-to17 count, including 7-to-6 on the offensive end. Each side See REBELS | 5 Marauders top Wellston, fall at NYHS By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com A so-so Sunday. The Meigs boys basketball team dropped a 56-53 decision to Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division host Nelsonville-York on Sunday afternoon, but the Marauders returned home later that evening for a 60-58 victory over TVC Ohio guest Wellston. At NYHS, the Marauders (5-9, 4-4 TVC Ohio) were down 17-6 a quarter into play, and 34-13 at halftime. Meigs got back to within a dozen points, at 44-32, headed into the fourth period. The Maroon and Gold scored 21 points over the final eight minutes, but the Buckeyes sealed the 56-53 win with a dozen points, hitting 5-of-11 foul shots in the stanza. For the game, MHS made 20 field goals, including a quartet of three-pointers, while sinking 9-of-13 (69.2 percent) free throws. Meanwhile, Nelsonville-York hit 23 field goals, two of which came from deep, to go with an 8-of-14 (57.1 percent) day at the charity stripe. Coulter Cleland led the Marauders with 20 points on seven field goals and six freebies. Brayden Stanley was next with 14 points, connecting on four three-pointers after halftime. Wyatt Hoover scored 10 for Meigs, Andrew Dodson added five points, while Braylon Harrison and Ethan Stewart marked two apiece. Ethan Gail led Nelsonville-York with 13 points, followed by Trevor Morrissey with nine. Brayden McKee and Trent Morrissey both scored eight in the win, Drew Carter and Keagan Swope added seven apiece, while Joe Tome claimed four points. The season series between the Marauders and Buckeyes ends in a tie, as Meigs won the Jan. 5 meeting 72-47 in Rocksprings. Against Wellston — which Meigs defeated 51-50 on Jan. 22 and 62-51 a month later in the sectional semifinal, both at WHS— the Marauders were down 19-13 a quarter into play. The Golden Rockets added three to its lead with a 19-to-16 second period, and headed into half on top 38-29. Meigs outscored WHS 15-to-14 in the third quarter and went into the finale down 52-44. The Maroon and Gold trailed by as many as 12 See MARAUDERS | 5 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Wednesday, March, 3 Girls Basketball Point Pleasant at Hannan, 6:30 Wahama at Wirt County, 6 p.m. Wrestling Winfield, Wirt Co, Nitro at Point Pleasant, 5:30 Wahama at Williamstown, 5 p.m. Thursday, March 4 Boys Basketball (14) Gallia Academy at (6) Jackson, 7 p.m. Friday, March 5 Boys Basketball Lincoln County at Point Pleasant, 7:30 Parkersburg Catholic at Wahama, 7:30 Meigs at Athens, 7:30 Girls Basketball Grace at Hannan, 6:30 Wrestling D-2 District at Gallia Academy HS, 5 p.m. D-3 District at Coshocton HS, 5 p.m. Photos by Bryan Walters|OVP Sports Pictured are members of the 2020-21 River Valley varsity wrestling team. Kneeling in front, from left, are Anthony Petty, Nathan Cadle, Will Hash, Andrew Huck and Hayden Weaver. Standing in back are Aiden Greene, Brice Petitt, Justin Stump, Logan Hancock, Nathan Brown, Riley Morgan and RVHS head coach Matthew Huck. Raiders repeat as sectional champs Butler becomes 1st Rebel to win sectional title By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ALBANY, Ohio — Even better the second time around. The River Valley wrestling team set program records with eight district qualifiers and four divisional champions while capturing its second straight team title this weekend at the Division III Southeast sectional championships held at Alexander High School in Athens County. The Raiders — who had three sectional champs and six district qualifiers a year ago — ended the 2-day event with nine total podium finishes, and only one of those top-6 efforts finished outside of the first four cutoff point for districts. Three of the four RVHS wrestlers that won individual sectional titles were repeat champions from a year ago. Half of this year’s district qualifiers also competed in the same event last winter. The Silver and Black posted a winning team score of 192 points. Westfall was second out of 22 scoring teams with 165 points. Eastern was ninth overall with 63 points and landed two district qualifiers, while South Gallia had a historic day and placed 15th with 33 points. Meigs tied just missed the cutoff point with fifth place finishes in their respective divisions. Ross went 3-2 with three pinfalls, while Nelson ended the weekend 1-2 with an 8-0 major decision win. Hunter Sisson was also sixth for Eastern at 220 pounds. Sisson went 2-3 overall and scored one pinfall win. The Rebels landed two podium finishes at the event, including the program’s first-ever sectional champion in sophomore Reece Butler. Butler went 2-0 and had two pinfall wins at 120 pounds while becoming just the third South Gallia sophomore Reece Butler, left, tries to gain leverage on SGHS grappler to ever a River Valley opponent during a 120-pound match held on Dec. 30, qualify for districts. 2020, in Bidwell, Ohio. Dustin Bainter just missed the cut for South Gallia in the heavyweight Crooksville for 19th place weight classes. Brown was 4-1 with two pinfalls, division after placing fifth with 11 points. with two pinfall wins and while Greene and Petitt Andrew Huck (126), a 2-2 mark. each went 3-1 overall. Nathan Cadle (145) and Jacob Dailey was the Greene — a district qualiWill Hash (182) — all lone Marauder to finish fier last winter — also state qualifiers a year on the podium after plachad a pinfall win. ago — repeated as secHayden Weaver placed ing fifth at 106 pounds. tional champions for Dailey went 1-2 overall sixth at 106 pounds for RVHS. Both Huck and and scored one pinfall the Raiders after a 1-3 Cadle posted matching 4-0 marks in their weight effort that included a pin- win while missing the district cutoff mark. fall win. classes, with Cadle The D-3 SoutheastThe Eagles had five recording four of the six East-Central district podium efforts on the pinfall wins between the championships will be weekend, with Steven pair. Hash also went 3-0 held on Friday and SatFitzgerald leading the with two pinfall wins. urday at Coshocton High way with a third place Justin Stump secured School. finish at 285 pounds. his first district appearVisit baumspage.com ance by winning the 138- Fitzgerald — who went for complete results on 3-1 overall with three pound division. Stump pinfall wins — is the lone the 2021 Division III was 4-0 overall with a Southeast sectional tourrepeat district qualifier pinfall win. Ryan Weber nament held at Alexander was second in the heavy- for EHS. High School. Jayden Evans ended weight division with a 2-1 © 2021 Ohio Valley up fourth at 170 pounds mark that included two and advanced to districts Publishing, all rights pinfalls. following a 3-2 effort that reserved. Nathan Brown (152), included two pinfall wins. Aiden Greene (160) and Bryan Walters can be reached at Both Ryan Ross (152) Brice Petitt (220) each 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. and Zach Nelson (195) finished third in their �SPORTS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, March 2, 2021 5 GA advances 9 to D-2 districts Marauders From page 4 By Bryan Walters qualifier — went 2-0 with two pinfalls in his division, while Davis earned his first district berth ALBANY, Ohio — with a 3-0 mark that About as impressive a fourth place showing that included a pinfall win and an 8-0 major decision. anyone could find. Garytt Schwall (132) The Gallia Academy and Hudson Shamblin wrestling team claimed (160) both ended up two weight class titles, placing second in their had all 14 grapplers finrespective weight classes. ish on the podium and Schwall — who joins advanced nine athletes to districts while placing Elliott as the only district repeaters for Gallia Acadfourth out of eight scoring teams on Saturday at emy — went 2-1 overall the Division II Southeast with two pinfall wins, while Hudson Shamblin sectional championships was 1-1 overall with a pinheld at Alexander High School in Athens County. fall win. Cole Hines (145) and The Blue Devils — who Brayden Easton (195) had only four district finished third in their qualifiers a year ago — divisions. Hines went had as many grapplers 3-1 with a pinfall, while competing in sectional Easton notched a 2-1 championship matches mark and two pinfall this year. Overall, the wins. Blue and White had two Wyatt Webb (138), champs, two runnerHunter Shamblin (152) ups, a pair of third place and Gabriel Raynor (220) efforts and a trio of fourths en route to a final also qualified for districts following fourth place fintally of 178 points. ishes within their respecNew Lexington captive divisions. Hunter tured the D-2 sectional crown with 231.5 points, Shamblin recorded two pinfall wins, while Webb while Athens was the also had a pinfall win. overall runner-up with Dylan Queen (113) 224 points. GAHS received champi- and Michael Henry (182) onships from Todd Elliott each missed the district at 126 pounds and Steven cutoff mark by placing fifth in their weight classDavis at 170 pounds. Elliott — a repeat district es. Both went 2-2 overall bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Bryan Walters|OVP Sports Gallia Academy freshman Cole Hines gains leverage on an opponent during a 145-pound match held on Jan. 5 at GAHS in Centenary, Ohio. with a pair of pinfall wins apiece. Jules Sedeyn (106), Nate Yongue (120) and Dakota Siders (285) all finished sixth within their divisions. Yongue was the only GAHS grappler of the trio to score a pinfall win. The Blue Devils will host the Division II Southeast-East-Central district championships on Friday and Saturday in Centenary. Visit baumspage.com for complete results on the 2021 Division II Southeast sectional tournament held at Alexander High School. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Marauders fall at Adena, 75-52 By Bryan Walters 20-point contest headed into the finale. The Marauders were never closer than 67-50 FRANKFORT, Ohio following a Brayden — These Warriors Stanley bucket with 3:36 defended their home left in regulation. Presground and preserved ton Sykes gave the Wartheir reservation. riors their largest lead of Fourth-seeded Adena the night at 75-50 with a shot 68 percent from basket at the 1:27 mark. the field through three With the 23-point vicquarters and led all but tory, Adena will now face 33 seconds of regulation fifth-seeded South Point on Friday night while handing the Meigs boys Bryan Walters|OVP Sports in a D-3 district semifibasketball team a 75-52 Meigs senior Wyatt Hoover (32) looks to make a pass during the nal at 7 p.m. Tuesday in setback in a Division III second half of Friday night’s Division III Southeast 1 sectional Frankfort. The Pointers final against Adena in Frankfort, Ohio. defeated 12th seeded Southeast 1 sectional Coal Grove by a 53-47 final held at AHS in Ross margin on Friday night. the nets at blistering a 12-of-19 shooting County. The Warriors out19-of-30 clip for 63 perperformance, the Blue The 20th seeded cent. The guests also had rebounded the guests by and White followed by Marauders (5-9) led nine of the 15 turnovers a 23-19 overall margin, hitting six of their first for just 12 seconds in with both teams haulat the intermission. nine shot attempts in the first quarter after a ing in seven offensive Meigs closed to the second canto while Wyatt Hoover basket at caroms apiece. MHS also the 4:20 mark completed extending their lead out within nine points after to 15 points on three dif- a Cleland basket made it committed 17 of the 27 a 7-0 MHS run that turnovers in the game. 42-33 with 6:40 remainferent occasions. resulted in a 7-6 edge. Meigs made 23-of-48 ing in the third, but the Down 36-21 with The Warriors (21-2) field goal attempts for Maroon and Gold were 2:40 left in the half, the answered with a Logan 48 percent, but went just ultimately never closer. Maroon and Gold got Bennett trifecta with 1-of-13 from behind the Bennett threw down six straight points from 4:08 left, and ultimately arc for eight percent. consecutive dunks over never trailed again. Ben- Coulter Cleland as part the next 46 seconds and The guests were also nett — a 6-foot-5 senior of a 7-3 run to end the 5-of-8 at the free throw AHS netted eight of its second quarter — leavwho was named Scioto first 10 shot attempts in line for 63 percent. Valley Conference player ing MHS with a 40-28 Cleland led the the third frame, which of the year — poured in deficit at the break. Marauders with 18 led to a 63-41 cushion The Marauders shot 10 first quarter points points, followed by Dodwith 39 seconds left in and AHS closed the final a more than respectson with 12 points and the period. An Andrew able 12-of-21 from the 3:41 with a 16-6 surge Hoover with 10 markers. field (57 percent) in the Dodson offensive that resulted in a 25-13 Cleland and Hoover also opening 16 minutes, but putback just before lead. paced MHS with six the buzzer made it a Adena simply scorched After starting with bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com rebounds each. Stanley and Braylon Harrison were next with five points apiece, while Morgan Roberts completed the scoring with two points. Adena netted 33-of53 shot attempts for 62 percent, including a 6-of13 effort from 3-point range for 46 percent. The hosts also sank 5-of6 charity tosses for 83 percent. Bennett led AHS with game-high efforts of 25 points and nine rebounds, followed by Jarrett Garrison with 23 points and Sykes with 13 markers. Garrison also hauled in seven boards for the victors. Dillon McDonald was next with nine points, while Jacob Shipley and Nate Throckmorton respectively wrapped things up with three and two points. Meigs will complete the Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division portion of its regular season schedule over the next few weeks. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Byron gives NASCAR another surprise winner HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — After years of seeing a handful of drivers — the same guys, really — dominate NASCAR’s top level nearly every week, the Cup Series is experiencing a little parity to start the season. It’s a welcome sight for some. Others hope it’s a fleeting moment. William Byron was the third surprise winner through three races this season with his victory Sunday at HomesteadMiami Speedway. Byron joined Michael McDowell and Christopher Bell as unlikely winners to start this season. Byron controlled most of the final two stages at Homestead to win for the second time in 111 Cup starts. His first one came at Daytona last August and landed him one of the final spots in the playoffs. No one saw that one coming. Few had this one on the radar, either. Byron entered the weekend as a 28-1 shot to win a race many expected would provide a return to normal for the racing series. Instead, McDowell and Bell have company in the relatively odd group of 2021 winners and drivers who have locked up postseason spots. “A lot of people obviously made some good decisions on how to get better,” said 2017 series champion Martin Truex Jr., who finished third. “The box we have to work is so small … the rules are the rules and they haven’t changed in a while. The smaller teams get to catch up.” Truex was quick to point out that he still believes the top teams — the heavyweights like himself, so to speak — will find their way back to the top sooner rather than later. But the first three races have provided plenty of eyebrowraising moments. Tyler Reddick was second Sunday, nearly 3 seconds behind Byron. McDowell had his third straight top-10 finish. Chris Buescher ran up front for the first part of the race. “It definitely has closed the gap,” McDowell said. McDowell and Bell were firsttime winners to open the season. This rare run already has tightened the playoff race less than a month into NASCAR’s long season. A victory earns an automatic berth, and it’s unusual to have multiple unique winners in a season. Few could have predicted this trio would have put a squeeze on some of NASCAR’s top teams. Two-time series champion Kyle Busch currently sits below the top 16 in the standings, as do Alex Bowman, Ryan Blaney and Aric Almirola – all playoff qualifiers a year ago. in the finale, but took their first lead at 59-58 on a Coulter Cleland two-pointer with 28 seconds to go. Cleland made it a two-point game with a free throw 14 seconds later, then Wellston came up empty at the line with two seconds remaining. In the 60-58 win, Meigs made 21 field goals, including nine three-pointers, while going 9-for-14 (64.3 percent) at the foul line. WHS sank 23 field goals, six of which came from deep, while hitting 6-of-8 (75 percent) free throws. Cleland paced the Maroon and Gold with two dozen points, with six two-pointers, six free throws and two triples. Stanley and Harrison made three trifectas apiece, and finished with 13 and 11 points respectively. Hoover had six points in the win, Caleb Burnem added four, while Dodson claimed two. Cyan Ervin led Wellston with 15 points, followed by Evan Brown with 11, and Hunter Smith with nine. Gunnar Harmon was next with seven points, followed by R.J. Kemp with six. Garrett Brown and Eston Riley rounded out the WHS total with five points apiece. After hosting Vinton County on Monday, the Marauders are scheduled for a double-header at River Valley on Tuesday. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740446-2342, ext. 2100. Rebels From page 4 committed 14 turnovers in the contest. The guests combined for 16 assists, seven steals and four blocked shots, while PHS claimed 14 assists, 10 steals and two blocks. Hammond led South Gallia with 21 points on 10 field goals. Jaxxin Mabe — who led the Rebel defense with three steals and two blocks — posted 13 points and four rebounds, hitting a team-best two threepointers. Ean Combs had six points and four rebounds for the Rebels, while Layne Ours and Andrew Small scored four points apiece, with Ours grabbing four boards and Small recording four assists. Tristan Saber and Blaik Saunders scored a point apiece in the contest, with Saber earning game-high seven assists. Burba led the Indians with 29 points, featuring a quartet of three-pointers. Dawson Mills — who led Peebles on defense with three steals and two blocks — recorded 14 points and a halfdozen assists. Easton Wesley tallied 12 points and a game-high eight rebounds, Hunter White added eight points and six assists, while Alan McCoy and Zane Porter scored two points each in the win. Peebles is slated to visit second-seeded Trimble in the district semifinal on Wednesday. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740446-2342, ext. 2100. �NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS 6 Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing TODAY IN HISTORY Rising By The Associated Press tralian warplanes were able to inflict heavy damage on an Imperial Japanese convoy. Today is Tuesday, March 2, In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain the 61st day of 2021. There are scored 100 points for the 304 days left in the year. Philadelphia Warriors in a game against the New York Knicks, Today’s Highlight in History: an NBA record that still stands. On March 2, 1932, the 20th (Philadelphia won, 169-147.) Amendment to the ConstituIn 1965, the movie version of tion, which moved the date of the Rodgers and Hammerstein the presidential inauguration musical “The Sound of Music,” from March 4 to January 20, starring Julie Andrews and was passed by Congress and Christopher Plummer, had its sent to the states for ratificaworld premiere in New York. tion. In 1977, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a strict On this date: code of ethics. In 1867, Howard University, In 1985, the government a historically Black school of higher learning in Washington, approved a screening test for AIDS that detected antibodies D.C., was founded. Congress passed, over President Andrew to the virus, allowing possibly contaminated blood to be Johnson’s veto, the first of four excluded from the blood supply. Reconstruction Acts. In 1989, representatives from In 1877, Republican Rutherthe 12 European Community ford B. Hayes was declared the winner of the 1876 presidential nations agreed to ban all proelection over Democrat Samuel duction of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), the synthetic comJ. Tilden, even though Tilden pounds blamed for destroying had won the popular vote. the Earth’s ozone layer, by the In 1917, Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship as Pres- end of the 20th century. In 1990, more than 6,000 ident Woodrow Wilson signed drivers went on strike against the Jones-Shafroth Act. In 1939, Roman Catholic Car- Greyhound Lines Inc. (The dinal Eugenio Pacelli was elect- company, later declaring an impasse in negotiations, fired ed pope on his 63rd birthday; he took the name Pius XII. The the strikers.) In 1995, the Internet search Massachusetts legislature voted engine website Yahoo! was to ratify the Bill of Rights, 147 incorporated by founders Jerry years after the first 10 amendYang and David Filo. ments to the U.S. Constitution had gone into effect. (Georgia and Connecticut soon followed.) Ten years ago: In 1943, the three-day Battle The Supreme Court ruled, 8-1, of the Bismarck Sea began in that a grieving father’s pain over the southwest Pacific during mocking protests at his Marine World War II; U.S. and Ausson’s funeral had to yield to First (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Amendment protections for free speech in a decision favoring the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas. A man armed with a handgun attacked a bus carrying U.S. Air Force troops at Frankfurt airport, killing two airmen before being taken into custody. (Arid Uka, an Islamic extremist, was later sentenced to life in prison.) Five years ago: The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved the toughest sanctions against North Korea in two decades, reflecting growing anger at Pyongyang’s latest nuclear test and rocket launch in defiance of a ban on all nuclear-related activity. After nearly a year aboard the international space station, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russia’s Mikhail Kornienko returned to earth aboard a Soyuz capsule. One year ago: Health officials in Washington state, where a cluster of coronavirus cases had surfaced at a nursing home near Seattle, said four more people had died from the virus. The directorgeneral of the World Health Organization said there was still time to stop the COVID-19 epidemic, saying “containment is feasible.” Vice President Mike Pence said the coronavirus risk to Americans remained low, but that “we’re ready for anything.” The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared nearly 1,300 points as stocks roared back from a seven-day rout on hopes of action from central banks. 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All proposed work shall be in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the Office of the Gallia County Engineer. Completion Date: 8-31-2021 Copies of the Construction Plans, Bidding Forms, and Specifications on the Unit Price Contract may be viewed in the Office of the Gallia County Engineer, 1167 State Route 160, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). A non-refundable fee of $10.00 will be charged for copies mailed or picked up by prospective bidders. A copy of the ODOT specification is available in the County Engineer's Office for review. Each bid shall have filed with it a bid guaranty in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit revocable only at the option of Gallia County in an amount equal to 10% of the bid or a bond in accordance with division (B) of Section 153.54 of the Revised Code. If the successful bidder has filed a bid guaranty in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit, then at the time of entering the contract, the bidder shall file a performance bond in accordance with division (C) of Section 153.54 of the Revised Code and in substantially the form provided in Section 153.57 of the Revised Code. 2/26/21,3/2/21,3/9/21 Creek Road, Hannan Trace Road, Huntington Road at Boggs Run Road and Mason Eighty Road start From page 1 to flood; At 41 feet, Addison, Blaville Road in Ohio are flooded upstream from is flooded and low lying Racine Lock. At 42 feet, areas surrounding Point State Route 124 is flooded Pleasant and vicinity are in Minersville. The last flooded due to backwater; above flood stage crest at At 42 feet, Litle Kyger the Racine Lock was at 42.40 feet on April 6, 2018. Road in Ohio floods; At 43 feet, Ohio State Route 7 at No crest projection is Kyger Creek and Addison is listed for Pomeroy as of flooded. Monday afternoon. The At R.C. Byrd Lock south gauge in Pomeroy is only of Gallipolis, the river level updated when flooding is was at 42.15 feet Monday taking place. Flood stage afternoon with a crest proin Pomeroy is 46 feet, at which time the parking lot is jected at the 50 feet flood flooded and water begins to stage early Wednesday morning. At 41 feet, the go onto Main Street in the Spruce Street Chickamauga downtown area. The most recent near flood stage crest Creek bridge is closed due to flooding of low areas in Pomeroy was at 45 feet around the bridge. At 49 on April 6, 2018. feet, sections of Route 7 in In Point Pleasant, the river level was at 39.06 feet Ohio at Teens Run, Chickamauga Creek, Kyger Creek, midday Monday, with a crest projected late Tuesday Clay Chapel, Clay School and just above Route 218 night at 44 feet, which is start to flood. Also, secmoderate flood stage in Point Pleasant. Flood stage tions of Route 2 in West in Point Pleasant is 40 feet, Virginia at Jerry’s Run, the old Coast Guard Station and with the river expected to Glenwood start to flood. At exceed that level later on 50 feet, sections of Route 7 Monday evening. The last and portions of Gallipolis above flood stage crest in along the immediate river Point Pleasant was 43.75 will flood. Also, bottom feet on Feb. 14, 2020. Impacts of flooding in the lands on the Ohio side of the river are flooded. The Point Pleasant area and in most recent crest above the Addison and Cheshire flood stage was at 51.52 feet areas of Gallia County are n Feb. 20, 2018. as follows: At 40 feet, lowInformation on river lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity levels, projections, previous are flooded due to backwa- crests and impacted areas ter. Also, the amphitheater from the National Weather Service Advanced Hydrolower pier is flooded and logic Prediction Service. half way up the steps. 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WIOA Area 14 intends to use the results of this process to award a contract that will begin April 1, 2021 and run through March 31, 2022, with an option to renew for up to two additional years. Interested parties must submit a proposal that meets the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP that depicts in detail the scope of services being requested, the desired minimum qualifications, evaluation criteria, and other submission guidelines may be obtained by contacting Kendra Wilson at (740) 721-0683, by email: Kendra.Wilson@jfs.ohio.gov or by going online to the Area 14 website at https://www.ohioarea14.org/rfps--notices.html. The deadline for the Area to receive proposals is 12:00 noon, March 15, 2021. Late proposals and proposals that do not follow the guidelines set forth in the RFP will be rejected. WIOA Area 14 reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals on any basis and without disclosure of a reason. 2/23/21,3/2/21 Legals 2KLR 7RZQVKLS�*DOOLD &RXQW\ LV DFFHSWLQJ ELGV IRU PRZLQJ %HWKDO &HPHWHU\� %LJ )RXU &HPHWHU\� 6ZDQ &UHHN &HP� HWHU\ DQG WKH 7RZQVKLS V ORW� %LGV DUH GXH E\ 0DUFK ��� ���� EHIRUH � 30� &RQWDFW 7UXVWHHV 0LNH :DXJK� -LP :DXJK� 5REHUW 0F*XLUH RU )LVFDO 2IILFHU 6FRWW *LEVRQ IRU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ �������������������� The 2020 Annual Financial Report for the Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library has been completed and is available for review in the office of the Deputy Fiscal Officer, Kimberely Trout 3/2/21 HELP WANTED Meigs County Veteran Service Office Administrative Assistant The Meigs County Veteran Service Commission is looking to hire for the position of Administrative Assistant. This position will start as part time. Position requirements include answering phones, manage veteran transportation and driver time sheets, assist with grant applications. Starting pay will be $15.00/hr. This position will move to a full time position per 90 day evaluation. Qualifications: Honorably Discharged Veteran with DD214, must be a Meigs County Resident with proof of residency and Valid Driver's license. Must be able to work well with the public. Must have knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office. Please bring resume to the Meigs County Veterans Service Office located at 97 N 2nd Ave. Suite 2, Middleport Ohio. 740-992-2820 Deadline for submission of resume is close of business, 4:00PM, March 12th, 2021. �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, March 2, 2021 7 ARE YOU HIRING? Let your local classifieds help you hire! Post your job in print and online on these recruitment sites! 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We have already started to phase in oncampus activities. We recently increased the number of available campus visits for prospective students, adding group information sessions under careful guidance from our public health leaders. We are also planning to host Bobcat Student Orientation in-person this summer — although in smaller groups than normal — with virtual options available for families who prefer not to travel to campus until Welcome Week in August.” Nellis stated that which it will not be a full return to “pre-pandemic normal” the summer and fall will look more normal than the 2020-21 academic year. Nelllis added that there are some measures which will be put in place for a safe fall semester, including, offering only double and single rooms in the Athens campus residence halls, as well as maintaining an isolation and quarantine space for students as needed. Testing will also be required prior to move-in. Other measures, according to the statement, are as follows: We will continue to follow the most up-todate guidelines from the Ohio Department of Health and the Centers 8 AM 2 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky firefighter Eddie Stacy was turning his fire truck around in the dark while responding to storm damage when he noticed a tiny light coming from the flooded Red River. It was a cellphone a woman was waving from a car inundated with water that was rising by the minute. Stacy and other members of the Hazel Green Fire Department sprang into action Sunday night, pulling five people from the car where water was up to the dashboard. Among those rescued were a 17-month-old boy and a woman who appeared to be having a seizure, Stacy said in a telephone interview Monday. “We don’t do too much training on this water 39° 37° Plenty of sunshine today. Clear and cold tonight. High 44° / Low 23° HEALTH TODAY Statistics through 3 p.m. Mon. 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. Precipitation 59°/41° 51°/31° 75° in 1976 9° in 1960 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Mon. 1.44 Month to date/normal 0.47/0.12 Year to date/normal 8.14/6.16 Snowfall (in inches) POLLEN & MOLD Low Moderate High Primary: juniper, maple Mold: 505 SUN & MOON Primary: diatrypaceae Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Low Wed. 6:58 a.m. 6:23 p.m. 11:43 p.m. 9:39 a.m. MOON PHASES Last New First Full Mar 5 Mar 13 Mar 21 Mar 28 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Major Today 1:58a Wed. 2:56a Thu. 3:54a Fri. 4:53a Sat. 5:51a Sun. 6:47a Mon. 7:41a Minor 8:11a 9:09a 10:08a 11:07a 12:06p 12:32a 1:26a Major 2:24p 3:22p 4:22p 5:22p 6:20p 7:16p 8:09p Minor 8:36p 9:35p 10:36p 11:36p ---1:02p 1:55p WEATHER HISTORY Record high temperatures were set across the East on March 2, 1991. Pittsburgh and Erie, Pa., rose to 74 and 70 degrees, respectively. Albany, N.Y., reached 65, and Charleston, W.Va., jumped to 81 degrees. Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Moderate High Lucasville 46/26 Very High AIR QUALITY 300 Portsmouth 43/24 500 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 Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Mon. Flood 24-hr. Location Stage Level Chg. Willow Island 37 12.87 +0.64 Marietta 34 26.55 +7.55 Parkersburg 36 25.18 +2.12 Belleville 35 13.16 +0.61 Racine 41 13.12 +0.07 Point Pleasant 40 31.73 +5.55 Gallipolis 50 12.99 +0.90 Huntington 50 34.47 +3.93 Ashland 52 39.45 +2.63 Lloyd Greenup 54 12.74 +0.25 Portsmouth 50 42.90 +11.80 Maysville 50 42.10 +5.60 Meldahl Dam 51 42.20 +10.10 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 Mostly sunny and chilly 50° 23° Clouds and sun; snow and ice at night Sunny and chilly Marietta 41/24 Murray City 41/23 Belpre 42/24 Athens 42/23 St. Marys 42/24 Parkersburg 42/26 Coolville 42/24 Elizabeth 43/23 Spencer 41/23 Buffalo 43/22 Milton 43/23 Clendenin 42/22 St. Albans 44/23 Huntington 43/27 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 49/36 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco 10s 65/47 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles 78/53 T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front MONDAY 55° 39° Plenty of sunshine NATIONAL CITIES Ironton 43/26 Ashland 43/27 Grayson 43/25 foot (30-meter) rope to the truck and himself and helped retrieve the car’s occupants. Wolfe County Sheriff Chris Carson used a front-end loader to lift out the woman who had the seizure. The car’s occupants were brought to the nearby fire station to be checked out by emergency technicians. The woman with the seizure eventually recovered, Stacy said. A similar rescue occurred in central Tennessee, where four adults and an infant were removed from a partially submerged truck that slid off a water-covered bridge in DeKalb County, news outlets reported. In addition, a child was injured in Nashville when he tripped over a downed power line while playing outside, officials said. SUNDAY 50° 28° Wilkesville 43/22 POMEROY Jackson 43/23 43/22 Ravenswood Rio Grande 43/24 44/23 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 42/28 GALLIPOLIS 44/23 43/23 43/23 South Shore Greenup 43/25 42/24 52 Logan 40/24 SATURDAY 49° 26° Partly sunny McArthur 41/22 Very High Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services 0 50 100 150 200 Chillicothe 41/25 FRIDAY 50° 23° Adelphi 40/25 Waverly 44/24 Pollen: 4 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Mon. 0.0 Month to date/normal 0.0/0.2 Season to date/normal 18.9/19.1 Today 6:59 a.m. 6:22 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 9:07 a.m. THURSDAY Mostly sunny and milder 0 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme (in inches) WEDNESDAY storm-response unit cutting down a tree that had fallen onto a road in Wolfe County, Kentucky, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) southeast of Lexington. But a mudslide started and Stacy was forced to move his firetruck. As he was turning around, Stacy noticed something in the floodwaters just down the road — a woman sitting on a stalled car’s door window, waving her cellphone flashlight and yelling for help. “Nobody could hear from where she was,” Stacy said. “That little flashlight when I was driving down the road just caught my attention. It was God, I tell you. It was God to have me in that place where I was supposed to be.” Stacy attached a 100- rescue,” Stacy said. “Instinct, it just kicks in.” Heavy thunderstorms pounded parts of Appalachia on Sunday and Monday, sending rivers out of their banks and leading to multiple water rescues, mudslides, road closures and power outages, officials said. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Monday due to heavy rainfall across the state. “We are acting swiftly to ensure the safety and security of Kentucky families and to get the needed help to our communities,” he said in a statement. He said a total of 13 counties and cities had declared states of emergency and the Kentucky National Guard was activated and was assisting with high water emergencies. Stacy was part of a EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low Information provided by Melanie Weese. Heavy rains lead to rescues, road closures 58° 36° 24° port. The fall yard sale tentative dates are September 2-4, 2021. Next order of business was asking the needs of our school. After some discussion RACO members decided to donate $300 toward the BackPack Program. RACO members also gave compliments to the school administration, teachers, and all staff involved in educating our students during these challenging COVID times. The date was set for RACO’s next food drive: Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Dollar General. The proceeds will be given to the Meigs Cooperative Parish. RACO’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kathryn Hart room at Southern High School. New members are always welcome. Capretta and Larry Cook), Southern Tornado Nursing (sponsored by Jamie O’Brien), Roy & Alice Adkins Educational Opportunity (sponsored by Marissa Brooker). Graduation is scheduled for Sunday, May 23, 2021. RACO will be planning an awards presentation for the scholarship recipients following the current CDC guidelines. RACO’s spring yard sale is set for Thursday, May 6 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.), Friday, May 7 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.), and Saturday, May 8 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) at Star Mill Park. All proceeds will go toward scholarships for Southern 2022 graduates. Donations are now being accepted: To donate please contact Tonja Hunter (740) 508-0044, Sherry Werry (740) 416-1324, and Kim Romine (740) 992-7079 /(740) 992-2067. RACO appreciates all the donations and community sup- The Racine Area Community Organization held its regular, monthly meeting at the Kathyrn Hart community room on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The secretary and treasurer reports were presented and approved. In new business, the RACO scholarship applications will be given to Southern High School seniors on Monday, March 8, at 8 a.m. The scholarships included in this application will be: RACO scholarship, Jim Adams Memorial, Clarence & Ruth Bradford Memorial, Racine Enginuity Scholarship (Engineering), Vinas Lee Educational, Miss Suzanne Memorial, Carl B. Weese Memorial, Jean Alkire Memorial, Jean Alkire Educational (sponsored by Rod & Jean Littlefield), Kathryn Hart Memorial, Frank & Delores Cleland Memorial (sponsored by Maralyn Information provided by Ohio University. TODAY WEATHER RACO updates on scholarships, fundraisers for Disease Control and Prevention related to facial coverings, limitations on public gatherings, and other safety protocols. Classes and indoor events will continue to follow any ongoing public health guidelines for social distancing. We have identified meeting spaces that can be temporarily redeployed as classroom space for some larger courses. Some courses will be divided into smaller sections to allow for faceto-face instruction while meeting public health guidelines. We will offer more inperson hybrid courses that include a mix of face-to-face and online elements each week. Some larger classes, such as those with more than 50 students, may continue to be delivered online. “We know this news will be celebrated by many, while some students, faculty, and staff might be anxious about this shift. Know that we remain deeply dedicated to maintaining a safe and healthy campus, and we would not be making these plans if we had not seen such success over recent months. In addition, our public health experts continue to closely monitor the trajectory of the pandemic, the introduction of new strains of the virus, the availability and effectiveness of vaccines and more, and we will be prepared to make any necessary shifts to operations to protect the health and safety of our University community to the best of our ability,” concluded Nellis. Charleston 44/26 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 39/13 Montreal 17/14 Billings 51/31 Minneapolis 44/28 Detroit 40/31 Toronto 31/28 Chicago 46/34 New York 36/30 Washington 45/35 Denver 57/29 Kansas City 60/38 Today Wed. 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