https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/fd0beb08b9149e77eb9484df6d82c105.pdf 688e2809be774b4d0941dea07e609eed PDF Text Text 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 36° 60° 54° Mild today with sun and areas of high clouds. Clear tonight. High 67° / Low 37° Today’s weather forecast On this day in history Blue Devils fall WEATHER s 8 NEWS s 3 SPORTS s 4 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 46, Volume 75 COVID-19 death reported in Mason Staff Report Tuesday, March 9, 2021 s 50¢ Comfort for kids OHIO VALLEY — One new COVID-19 death was reported in Mason County over the weekend. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources reported an additional death in Mason County associated with COVID-19. This individual was a female in the 80-89 year age range. A total of 15 new cases were reported in Mason County over the weekend, according to the DHHR. Zero new cases were reported in Meigs County over the weekend, according to the Meigs County Health Department. Seven new cases were reported in Gallia County by the Ohio Department of Health. Here is a closer look at COVID-19 cases in the region: Gallia County ODH reported a total of 2,242 cases of COVID19 (since March) in Gallia County as part of Monday’s update. This is an increase of seven since Friday’s update. ODH has reported a total of 38 deaths, 134 hospitalizations (1 new), and 2,109 presumed recovered See COVID-19 | 3 Ohio governor drops vaccination age to 50 as new cases decrease COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor on Monday again dropped the minimum age eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations, this time to include those 50 years or older. With the state continuing to show progress in battling the deadly virus, GOP Gov. Mike DeWine said the minimum age will be lowered from 60 years-plus as of Thursday. That is one week since the last age reduction in eligibility. Ohio has seen declining rates of infections and hospitalizations. On Monday, the state reported 84 COVID-19 hospitalizations in the previous 24 hours, with a 21-day rolling average of 111 hospitalizations, and 1,245 new coronavirus cases in the prior 24 hours, with a 21-day rolling average of 1,831. “You can see these numbers continue to go down, and we’re very, very happy to see that,” DeWine said. “That’s a great thing.” The state’s long-awaited state vaccine website was also up and running on Monday. The site is meant to provide one-stop searches for available vaccination appointments around the state, relieving people from having to search or call multiple providers seeking appointments. The U.S. and Ohio flags will be flown at halfmast on Tuesday to mark the one-year anniversary of the first Ohio COVID-19 case, DeWine said earlier on Monday. More than 17,500 people have died from COVID-19 in Ohio in the past year. The state’s expanded vaccination eligibility will make another 1.2 million people eligible to be vaccinated. It also will include people with Type 2 diabetes and end-stage renal disease. Some 2 million Ohioans have received at least one shot of the vaccine, or some 17% of the population as of Monday, according to the state Health Department. DeWine said last week that he will lift the state’s mask mandate and other public health orders once the state hits the mark of 50 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people for two weeks. Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Pictured during Friday’s check presentation are (from left) Tina Richards of Loyalty is Forever, Lola Sanders of Farmers Bank, Ashley Jarvis of Farmers Bank, Becca Willford of Meigs County Children Services, Meigs County Juvenile Judge Scott Powell, Abbie Cleland of Meigs County Children Services, Jenni Doczi of Farmers Bank, Vanessa Spurlock of Farmers Bank and Lori Miller of Loyalty is Forever. Funds donated to help children, caseworkers By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com TUPPERS PLAINS — A campaign by local non-profit Loyalty is Forever, which was launched a year ago, presented its first funds last week with the help of Farmers Bank Tuppers Plains employees and other donors. “Comfort Food” was launched by Loyalty is Forever in March 2020, just before the pandemic stopped activities and events. The program works in conjunction with the Meigs County Juvenile Court and the Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services Children Services Division to provide food to children during difficult times such as during displacement from the home, counseling and family reconciliation. During the month of February, employees at Farmers Bank in Tuppers Plains collected $500 in donations through the “Spread the Love” campaign, with an additional See COMFORT | 8 Middleport man arrested on first degree felony drug charges Staff Report MEIGS COUNTY — A Middleport man was arrested on first degree felony drug charges after a traffic stop on Thursday. Sheriff Keith O. Wood reports that on Thursday the Sheriff’s Office K9 unit conducted a traffic stop on a black PT Stone Cruiser bearing Ohio license plate number JBR3021. According to deputies, the vehicle came off of Story’s Run Road in Middleport and turned northbound onto State Route 7. This was when deputies observed the vehicle go left of center and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon making contact with the driver of the vehicle deputies reportedly smelled the odor of mar- Meigs County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit, Cheri, pictured with the suspected methamphetamine recovered from the traffic stop. ijuana coming from inside of the vehicle to which the driver reportedly verified having possession of marijuana at the time of the stop. At this time the deputies asked the driver to step out of the vehicle to which he complied. While exiting the vehicle the See ARRESTED | 8 Chester woman arrested on drug trafficking charge 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. Search conducted at residence on New Hope Road Staff Report CHESTER — A Chester woman is facing drug charges after a search warrant of a residence on Saturday night. In an news release, Meigs County Sheriff Keith O. Wood reported that in the late-night hours of Saturday, March to obtain prob6, agents with able cause for the the Gallia-Meigs search warrant earMajor Crimes Task lier in the evening Force as well as and a search wardeputies with his rant was obtained office and officers for the residence. with the MiddleAccording to Task port and Syracuse Honaker Force Agents, Police Departwhen entry was ments executed a made into the residence search warrant at 36380 New Hope Road in Ches- multiple subjects were found to be inside. All ter after a long investisubjects were detained gation into the alleged at this time and secured trafficking of illegal narwhile a search of the resicotics coming from the dence took place. residence. “After a search of the Deputies were able residence, Task Force Agents recovered a large quantity of methamphetamine being over five times the bulk amount but less than 50 times the bulk amount. Also seized from the residence was a small amount of heroin, plastic baggies, digital scales, and items of drug paraphernalia,” stated the news release. Arrested at the scene was Amanda L. Honaker, 44, of Chester, for See WOMAN | 8 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Tuesday, March 9, 2021 GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS OBITUARIES ALLEN S. HALL COOLVILLE — Allen S. Hall, 89, of Coolville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, W.Va. He was born May 8, 1931, in Pikeville, Ky., son of the late Lee M. and Veda Smith Hall. Allen was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Tuppers Plains VFW Post #9053. He is survived by a son, Lee Hall; daughter, Diana and Vernon Pelow; six grandchildren, Matthew (Nikki) Pelow; Brandi Hall, Megan Hall (Kenny Watkins), Stephanie (John) Gatti, Marisa (Josh) Cox and Jason (Nicky) Seiber; 12 greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Margie Carr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Hall; and 15 brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio, with Pastor Joe Winter officiating. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh. com. JOHN F. WAMSLEY BIDWELL — John F. Wamsley, 81, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. John was born on February 15, 1940 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Virgil V. and Wilma (Grinstead) Wamsley. He was a heavy equipment operator with the Operating Engineers Local 18 in Columbus, Ohio. John enjoyed farming and his grandchildren. John was married to Joan Wamsley; and she preceded him in death on April 1, 2011. In addition to his wife and parents, John was preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Larkins and Betty Louden and one brother, Paul Wamsley. John is survived by his children, Deborah Diddle, Robin Wamsley, Amy (Stacy) Edwards, and Don (Stephanie) Wamsley all of Bidwell, and Rich (Gabby) Fuller of Point Pleasant, West Virginia; grandchildren, Jon (Cortney) Diddle, Kayla (Jeremy) Evans, Latosha Meadows, Josh Wamsley (Crystal Summers), Britini Campbell, Jesse (Macy) Edwards, Jake Edwards (Bailey Bennett), Chase Williams, Gracee Wamsley, and Alora, Alaina, Autumn, and Mariah Fuller; great grandchildren, Faith, Lilly, and Jyles Diddle, Melody Meadows, Olivia Evans, Aiden, Hailee, Brooklynn, and Taylor Wamsley, JoJo Summers, Izabella and Trevor Campbell, Maddie Edwards, and Dawson Williams; one sister, Nancy Preston of Gallipolis; two brothers, Carl (Sharen) Wamsley of Gallipolis and Dick (Charlotte) Wamsley of Racine, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for John will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Ward and Rich Fuller officiating. His burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home. 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. EARL L. ‘PETE’ SPENCER GALLIPOLIS — Earl L. “Pete” Spencer, age 80 of Gallipolis, went to heaven Saturday evening March 6, 2021 from Holzer Medical Center. Born February 27, 1941 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Marvin and Sarah Berry Spencer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Gomer and Randall Spencer, and sister Virginia Russell. Pete was a loving husband, dad, and papaw. His first job was at Evans’ Grocery in Gallipolis, later to become a store manager for Penny Fare in Gallipolis and Huntington, West Virginia. He owned and operated a general store in Centerpoint, Ohio while also driving school bus for the Gallia County Local Schools. Pete went to work for OVEC/Kyger Creek Power Plant in 1973 and retired as the coal yard superintendent in 2002. He was also a certified electrician. A proud Vietnam veteran, Pete joined the United States Air Force in 1965 and was honorably discharged as a flight engineer in 1967, serving 3 years in both Vietnam and Thailand. During this time, he was involved in numerous rescue missions on Jolly Green Giant helicopters. Pete served on the Gallia County Veterans Service Commission and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. He was also a member of the VFW, DAV, and American Legion. Pete was always honored to volunteer for military funeral details and parades. Pete and his wife Jean attended First Baptist Church in Gallipolis and he was baptized in 2009. They enjoyed traveling all around the United States. He was an avid gardener and hunter and was always lending a helping hand to neighbors, family, and friends. Pete is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jean. He was the father of two children, Sharon Spencer and Tim Spencer, both of Oak Hill, Ohio. Pete helped raise two stepdaughters, Donna (Matthew) Muller of Gallipolis, and Debra Davison of Jackson, Ohio, grandchildren Lindsay Spencer and LeAnn Spencer, and great-grandchildren Braden Marcum and Shaylin Spencer. Step grandchildren Sabra Clark, Grant Foster, Owen Davison, Aaliyah Davison, Olivia Muller, and Evan Davison. He is also survived by his sisters Margaret Burnette and Eudora Vanscoy of Gallipolis and brother Roy Spencer of Richlands, North Carolina. Pete also had a special Pen Pal, Anna Ferguson. Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis on Tuesday, March 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The funeral services will be held immediately following calling hours at 7 p.m., Pastor Aaron Young of First Baptist Church of Gallipolis officiating. Also speaking will be Pastor Marc Sarrett. 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. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 10 at 1 p.m. at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens with military honors. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. PAUL RAY SEARLS Paul Shannon (Bonnie) RACINE — Paul Ray Searls; grandchildren, Searls, 66, of Racine, went to be with the Lord Alice, Aaliyah, Marissa, Levi Jr., and Cooper; on March 6, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital brothers, Wayne (Debin Newark, Ohio. He was bie) and Ralph (Bonnie) Searls; and his best born on Dec. 3, 1954, the son of Ray and Freda friend, R.T. Stewart. DEATH NOTICES In addition to his parSearls. ents, Paul is preceded Paul worked at the CLARK Meigs Coal Mines before in death by his sisters, MIDDLEPORT — Beulah Beatrice Clark, 91, of Linda and Peggy (Joe); working at Constellium Middleport, Ohio, died on March 6, 2021 at Holzer and granddaughter, JasRolled Products, from Medical Center. where he retired in 2020. mine. Graveside funeral services by Anderson McDaniel Funeral services He was a loving husband, Funeral Home are on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 1 father, and grandfather. will be held at 1 p.m. p.m. at Gravel Hill Cemetery with Pastor Danny Tillis Paul attended the Forest on Wednesday, March officiating. 10, 2021, at Anderson Run Methodist Church. McDaniel Funeral Home He was an avid bow J. WILSON in Pomeroy, Ohio, with hunter and loved being MIDDLEPORT — Joseph Robert Wilson, 75, of Pastor Wesley Thoene outdoors. The craft Middleport, Ohio passed away on March 7, 2021, at officiating. A visiting he loved the most was his home. hour for family and woodworking. Paul will Private services are under the direction of Anderson always be remembered friends will be directly McDaniel Funeral Home. before the service from by his wood working 12-1 p.m. Burial will folability, his love for the RUNYON Lord, willingness to help low at Letart Falls CemGALLIPOLIS — Janet O. Runyon, 65, Gallipolis, etery. others, being the best Ohio, died at her home Thursday, March 4, 2021. Due to COVID-19 prehusband ever, and always In accordance with her wishes cremation services taking care of his family. cautions, social distancare under the direction of the McCoy-Moore Funeral ing and the wearing of He is survived by Home, Vinton, Ohio where the family will receive masks are encouraged. his loving wife, Kathy friends on Friday, March 19, 2021, 5 – 7 p.m. Online condolences Searls; daughter, Olivia may be expressed at (Alex) Hawley; sons, WRIGHT andersonmcdaniel.com. Levi (Michelle) and POMEROY — George L. Wright of Pomeroy, Ohio, died Sunday, March 7, 2021. Funeral services will be FRANKLIN ‘BENNY’ WILSON, JR. held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at noon at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Visitation for field trial competiRACINE — Franklin will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 5-8 tion. “Benny” Wilson, Jr., 75, p.m. at the funeral home. A full obituary will appear in of Racine, Ohio, passed He is survived by his Wednesday’s paper. son, Brent Wilson and away on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Holzer Hospi- Brent’s mother Eunice Wilson; sisters, Sharon tal, Gallipolis, Ohio. (George) Hawley, MidHe was the son of CONTACT US Franklin “Hack” Wilson, dleport and Ann (Gary) 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Wigal, Frostproof, FlorSr. and Bernice “Kate” 740-446-2342 ida. He is also survived Wilson, who preceded All content © 2021 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel by several cousins and him. edition. All rights reserved. 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Organizational meeting held SALISBURY TWP. — Salisbury Township in Meigs County had the organizational meeting. The regular meetings will start at 4:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month. John Hood was elected as Chairman and Bill Spaun as second vice and Bobby Ball as liaison. Humane Society bag sale MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Humane Society, 253 N. Second Street in Middleport, will be having a Bag Sale starting Wednesday, March 10, and continuing through Friday, March 12. Road closures ADDISON — Addison Township Trustees announce Polecat Road will be closed starting Monday, March 8, for slip repairs. MIDDLEPORT — A landslide repair project begins on March 1 on County Road 5 (Mill Street). The road will be closed. Estimated completion: May 1, 2021 MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge replacement project begins on March 8 on County Road 1 (Salem School Lot Road). The road will be closed between Ogdin Road (Township Road 25) and Dyesville Road (County Road 27). The detour is County Road 1 to SR 143 north to SR 32 west to SR 689 south to SR 124 east to County Road 1. Estimated closure end date: May 6, 2021 Gallia vaccine registration The Gallia County Health Department is scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for residents. To schedule an appointment, call 740-4412018, 740-441-2950, or 740-441-2951. The health department stresses a scheduled appointment is required to receive the vaccine. Other vaccine sites in Gallia for qualifying individuals are Holzer Health System, 740-446-5566 and Hopewell Health Centers Gallia Clinic, 740-446-5500 with appointments required. COVID vaccine registration changes The Meigs County Health Department will not be taking 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 appreciate the communities understanding as we try to maneuver through the vaccination process in the best way possible. 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. 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 9 GALLIPOLIS — The Qualifications-Based Selection committee of the Gallia County District Library Board of Trustees will meet at 4:15 p.m. at Bossard Library to review Statements of Qualifications received from A/E firms. GALLIPOLIS — The Bossard Memorial Library board of trustees will have their regular monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. TUPPERS PLAINS — Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer District will meet at 7 p.m. GALLIA COUNTY — The regular monthly meeting of the Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center (GVESC) Governing Board, 5 p.m. via Zoom, join the meeting using the link https:// zoom.us/j/98920706639?pwd=VnRldjlLTHlFeFBQ L2dIWndjM2NZQT09 and enter with the Meeting ID: 989 2070 6639, email ecrabtree@galliavintonesc.org for more details. POMEROY — The Meigs County Board of Health meeting will take place at 5 p.m. in the conference room of the Meigs County Health Department, which is located at 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy, Ohio. A call-in option is available for this open, public meeting in response to the COVID 19 Pandemic and resulting declared national, state and local emergency. To dial in by phone: +1.202.602.1295 Conference ID:690-871412 # A proposed meeting agenda is located at www.meigs-health.com Wednesday, March 10 MARIETTA — The District 18 Ohio Public See CALENDAR | 6 �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, March 9, 2021 3 TODAY IN HISTORY War II, U.S. B-29 bombers began launching incendiary bomb attacks Today is Tuesday, March 9, the 68th day of against Tokyo, resulting 2021. There are 297 days in an estimated 100,000 deaths. left in the year. In 1954, CBS newsman Today’s Highlight in History: Edward R. Murrow critically reviewed Wisconsin On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court, Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s anti-communism in United States v. The campaign on “See It Amistad, ruled 7-1 in favor of a group of illegal- Now.” In 1959, Mattel’s Barly enslaved Africans who were captured off the U.S. bie doll, created by Ruth coast after seizing control Handler, made its public debut at the American of a Spanish schooner, International Toy Fair in La Amistad; the justices New York. ruled that the Africans In 1964, the U.S. should be set free. Supreme Court, in New York Times Co. v. SulOn this date: livan, raised the standard In 1916, more than for public officials to 400 Mexican raiders led prove they’d been libeled by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico, in their official capacity by news organizations. killing 18 Americans. In 1976, a cable car in During the First World the Italian ski resort of War, Germany declared Cavalese fell some 700 war on Portugal. feet to the ground when a In 1933, Congress, called into special session supporting line snapped, killing 43 people. by President Franklin D. In 1987, Chrysler Corp. Roosevelt, began its “hunannounced it had agreed dred days” of enacting to buy the financially ailing New Deal legislation. American Motors Corp. In 1945, during World In 1989, the Senate rejected President George H.W. Bush’s nomination of John Tower to be defense secretary by a vote of 53-47. (The next day, Bush tapped Wyoming Rep. Dick Cheney, who went on to win unanimous Senate approval.) In 1990, Dr. Antonia Novello was sworn in as surgeon general, becoming the first woman and the first Hispanic to hold the job. In 1997, gangsta rapper The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace) was killed in a stillunsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles; he was 24. In 2000, John McCain suspended his presidential campaign, conceding the Republican nomination to George W. Bush. Bill Bradley ended his presidential bid, conceding the Democratic nomination to Vice President Al Gore. COVID-19 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. individuals (15 new) as of Monday. Age ranges for the 2,242 total cases reported by ODH on Thursday are as follows: 0-19 — 289 cases (1 less case, 1 hospitalization) 20-29 — 366 cases (2 new case, 6 hospitalizations) 30-39 — 303 cases (3 hospitalizations) 40-49 — 318 cases (7 hospitalizations, 1 death) 50-59 — 334 cases (2 new cases, 15 hospitalizations, 3 deaths) 60-69 — 285 cases (3 new cases, 26 hospitalizations, 5 deaths) 70-79 — 194 cases (1 new case, 1 new hospitalization, 38 total hospitalizations, 12 deaths) 80-plus — 153 cases (38 hospitalizations, 25 deaths) Editor’s note: The Ohio Department of Health reduced the death count in Gallia County from 46 to 31 on Tuesday, with the number then increasing to 38 on Friday. The demographic information from ODH has not been updated to show the changes. Gallia County is currently “Orange” on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System map after meeting two of the seven indicators on Thursday. Meigs County Zero new cases were reported in Meigs County over the weekend, according to the Meigs County Health Department. The Meigs County Health Department reported 24 active cases and 1,406 total cases Five years ago: Six days before the Florida primary, Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tangled in an intense debate in Miami over who was the true friend of American Hispanics, and had even worse things to say about Republican front-runner Donald Trump. During a Trump rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina, John Franklin McGraw struck protester Rakeem Jones as Jones was being removed by sheriff’s deputies (McGraw, who later apologized for his actions, received a 30-day suspended sentence). Ten years ago: After a trip to the Inter- One year ago: national Space Station, Global stock markets case) 60-69 — 228 cases (plus 5 probable case, 7 deaths, 3 new confirmed cases) 70+ — 215 cases (plus 6 probable cases, 27 deaths, 6 new confirmed cases) On Monday, Mason County was designated as “green” on the West Virginia County Alert System map. Mason County’s latest infection rate was 10.24 on Monday with a 1.99 percent positivity rate. Surrounding counties are green and yellow. and oil prices plunged, reflecting mounting alarm over the impact of the coronavirus. An alarmingly sharp slide at the opening bell on Wall Street triggered the first automatic halt in trading in more than two decades; the Dow industrials finished nearly 8% lower. A cruise ship with at least 21 infected people aboard was allowed to dock in Oakland, California after days idling at sea while dozens of those aboard were tested. Italy’s premier put the entire country on lockdown to combat the coronavirus, urging all 60 million Italians to stay home. The Capitol’s attending physician said “several” members of Congress had contact with a person who had attended a recent political conference and had later developed COVID-19. More than two dozen people, including the trainer of champion horse Maximum Security, were charged in what authorities described as a wide- spread scheme to drug racehorses to make them run faster. new cases on Monday (21-day average of 1,831). There were 84 new hospitalizations (21-day average of 111) and 16 new ICU admissions (21day average of 14). As announced earlier in the week, ODH will only be reporting deaths approximately twice per week, zero deaths were reported on Monday. DHHR reports a total of 2,241,637 lab tests have been completed, with a 5.38 cumulative percent positivity rate. The daily positivity rate in the state was 3.41 percent. There are 5,613 currently active cases in the state. DHHR recently reported 339,346 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents of West Virginia. So far, 216,937 people have been fully vaccinated. Sarah Hawley and Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham contributed to this story. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Today’s Birthdays: Former Sen. James L. Buckley, ConservativeN.Y., is 98. Singer Lloyd Price is 88. Actor Joyce Van Patten is 87. Country singer Mickey Gilley is 85. Actor Trish Van Devere is 80. Singer-musician John Cale (The Velvet Underground) is 79. Singer Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and the Raiders) is 79. Former ABC anchorman Charles Gibson is 78. Rock musician Robin Trower is 76. Singer Jeffrey Osborne is 73. Country musician Jimmie Fadden (The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 73. Actor Jaime Lyn Bauer is 72. Magazine editor Michael Kinsley is 70. TV newscaster Faith Daniels is 64. Actor Linda Fiorentino is 63. Actor Tom Amandes is 62. Actor-director Lonny Price is 62. Country musician Rusty Hendrix (Confederate Railroad) is 61. Actor Juliette Binoche is 57. Mason County DHHR reported 1,795 total cases (since March) for Mason County in the 10 a.m. update on Monday, 15 more than Friday. West Virginia Of those, 1,749 are conAs of the 10 a.m. firmed cases and 46 are update on Monday, probable cases. DHHR DHHR is reporting a has reported 38 deaths in total of 133,627 cases Mason County. with 2,325 deaths. There As previously stated in Ohio was an increase of 663 this story, DHHR reportcases from Friday, with The Ohio Department ed an additional death in of Health reported a 182 in the last 24 hours, Mason County on Sunand seven new deaths. 24-hour change of 1,254 day. This individual was a female in the 80-89 year age range. According to DHHR, the age ranges for the 1,795 COVID-19 cases reported in Mason County are as follows: 0-9 — 40 cases (plus 2 probable cases) 10-19 — 146 cases (plus 2 probable case, 1 new confirmed case) 20-29 — 302 cases (plus 10 probable cases, 1 new confirmed case) 30-39 — 297 cases (plus 10 probable cases, 1 new confirmed case) 40-49 — 259 cases (plus 9 probable case, 2 Enter our Cutest Critter Photo Contest, and your new confirmed cases) 50-59 — 262 cases could win one of three great prizes! (plus 2 probable cases, 3 deaths, 1 new confirmed Think your pet has what it takes to be crowned the cutest? 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There have been a total of 35 deaths, 1,346 recovered cases, and 71 hospitalizations since April. Updates from the Meigs County Health Department are reported on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Age ranges for the 1,406 Meigs County cases, as of Friday, are as follows: 0-9 — 52 cases 10-19 — 129 cases (1 hospitalization) 20-29 — 200 cases (1 hospitalization) 30-39 — 177 cases (3 hospitalizations) 40-49 — 203 cases (4 hospitalizations) 50-59 — 201 cases (4 hospitalizations) 60-69 — 202 cases (19 hospitalizations, 4 deaths) 70-79 — 149 cases (23 hospitalizations, 12 deaths) 80-89 — 63 cases (10 hospitalizations, 16 deaths ) 90-99 — 28 cases (5 hospitalizations, 3 deaths) 100-109 — 2 cases (1 hospitalization) To date, the Meigs County Health Department has administered 1,376 first doses of COVID-19 vaccinations. For more data and information on the cases in Meigs County visit shuttle Discovery ended its career as the most flown U.S. spaceship, returning from orbit for the last time. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation abolishing the death penalty in his state and commuting the sentences of all remaining death row inmates. Sunday, April 3 OH-SPAD0304144331 By The Associated Press Dr. Angie Dahse has provided over 21 years of compassionate & affordable preventative, sick & surgical care for dogs, cats & most farm animals. Four Season's Vet Clinic 740-245-5186 Mon-Fri-9-5:30, Sat-9-Noon All Season's Boarding 740-245-5412 Mon-Fri-9a-6p �S ports 4 Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Panthers slip past Point Pleasant, 82-77 By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Point Pleasant center Eric Chapman (33) slams down a dunk in the fourth quarter of the Big Blacks’ season-opening 82-77 setback on Friday in Point Pleasant, W.Va. A back-and-forth opener, and then a quick turnaround. The Point Pleasant boys basketball team dropped an 82-77 decision to non-conference guest Lincoln County on Friday in Mason County, and the Big Blacks then fell 54-41 on Saturday afternoon at Mingo Central. On Friday, PPHS (0-2) trailed by as many as six points in the opening period, but cut its deficit to 16-15 by the end of the stanza. After a trio of lead changes in the first 1:15 of the second quarter, Point Pleasant went up by six points, at 24-18. LCHS battled back to tie the game at 26, but the hosts closed the half with a 9-to-2 run for 35-28 lead. Point Pleasant was ahead by a game-high 13 points, at 42-29, a minute into the second half. The Panthers fought back to tie it at 51 with 40 seconds left in the third period, but PPHS went into the finale on top 54-53. Point Pleasant started the fourth with an 8-to-4 run, and led 62-57 with six minutes to play. The Panthers tied it at 66, and then took the lead for good at 69-68 on a Caleb Romans three-point with 3:25 left in regulation. Point Pleasant was within a single point on two other occasions in the closing minutes, but ultimately fell 82-77. PPHS connected on 25 field goal attempts, six of which came from beyond the arc, while the guests made 27 field goals, including six triples. At the foul line, Point Pleasant was 21-of-28 (75 percent), while Lincoln County was 18-of-29 (62.1 percent). Eric Chapman and Hunter Bush led the hosts with 28 points apiece. Malik Butler was next with 11 points, followed by Trey Peck and Kyelar Morrow with four each. Cody Schultz rounded out the PPHS total with two markers. Leading Lincoln County See PANTHERS | 5 Late RedStorm rallies fall short against IU Southeast By Randy Payton For Ohio Valley Publishing NEW ALBANY, Ind. — One bad inning and one controversial call turned out to be too much for the University of Rio Grande baseball team to overcome. Indiana University Southeast erased an early deficit by scoring four times in the second inning and then threw out the would-be tying run at the plate in the eighth inning to hold on for a 4-3 win over the RedStorm, Friday night, in the River States Conference opener for both teams at the Koetter Sports Complex. The host Grenadiers, who were ranked 11th in the NAIA preseason coaches’ poll, improved their overall mark to 7-10 with the victory. Rio Grande, which also came up empty with a ninth inning threat, slipped to 6-11 with the loss. The RedStorm grabbed an early 2-0 lead thanks to a run-scoring single by senior Jesse Watson (Las Cruces, NM) in the first inning and a second inning IUS error, but the Grenadiers roared to life in the home second with four runs against Rio junior starter Cody Gabriel (Upper Sandusky, OH). Marco Romero led off with a single, Jacob Scott followed with a double and Austin Wise hit a sacrifice fly to make it 2-1. Tyler Mills reached on a bunt single with Scott advancing to third and, one out later, Clay Woeste singled to center to tie things up. A double steal put two runners in scoring position, a walk to Santrel Farmer loaded the bases and Matt Monahan followed with a two-run double to right. Farmer was gunned down at the plate trying to score on the same play, ending the inning and keeping the deficit at 4-2. Rio Grande sliced the deficit in half in the sixth inning when sophomore Clayton Surrell (Carroll, OH) reached on a leadoff error, stole second, advanced to third on a balk and scored on a groundout by freshman Trey Carter (Wheelersburg, OH). The RedStorm also threatened in each of their final two turns at the dish, but came away emptyhanded both times. In the eighth, senior Caden Cluxton (Washington Court House, OH) led off with a double and senior Kent Reeser (Miamisburg, OH) beat out a bunt for a base hit with Cluxton moving to third. Reeser was then picked off of first and, after Surrell was hit by a pitch, Watson flied out to left. Cluxton was called out at the plate trying to score See REDSTORM | 5 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Tuesday, March 9 Boys Basketball Point Pleasant at Ripley, 7:30 Wahama at Ravenswood, 7:30 Girls Basketball Ripley at Point Pleasant, 6 p.m. Wrestling Point Pleasant at Williamstown, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 Girls Basketball Wahama at Tyler Consolidated, 6 p.m. Wrestling Wahama at Paden City, Hundred, Ritchie, 6 p.m. Thursday, March 11 Boys Basketball Wirt County at Wahama, 7:30 Girls Basketball Hannan at Rose Hill, 6 p.m. Photos by Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Gallia Academy senior Cooper Davis uses a screen by teammate Isaac Clary (50) to dribble past Unioto defender DeSean Branson during the second half of Saturday night’s Division II Southeast 2 district championship game held at Piketon High School in Piketon, Ohio. Blue Devils fall to Unioto, 47-32 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com PIKETON, Ohio — In the end, coronavirus vaccines were probably easier to find than the shots available inside Piketon High School. The Gallia Academy boys basketball team had its magical postseason run come to an end as seventh-seeded Unioto led all but 39 seconds of regulation on Saturday night during a 47-32 decision in a Division II Southeast 2 district championship matchup in Pike County. The 14th-seeded Blue Devils (11-10) executed their game plan efficiently for roughly three quarters, but turnovers and a lack of shot attempts ultimately caught up with them as the Shermans (17-5) made a quick 7-0 run over the final 1:43 of the third — turning a narrow 1-possession game into a 34-24 advantage headed into the finale. The Blue and White missed their first seven shot attempts and went just 1-of-13 overall in the fourth, and the guests were never closer than three possessions the rest of the way. UHS netted 7-of-10 charity tosses down the stretch and took its largest lead of the night with the final he, his staff, the players and the community could hold their heads up high about. And with 80 percent of his starting unit coming back, there is also reason to believe that this could be the opening chapter for a much larger story book ending. “I told the guys that the group from four years ago got the program back to winning. These guys have changed the program by taking us back to some of our best days in basketball. These guys have definitely elevated the bar for the program moving forward,” Harrison said. “As young as we were coming in, this year was supposed to be about learning. It turned into winning, and a lot of experience came along with that winning. Gallia Academy sophomore Isaac Clary (50) dribbles toward the “I know losing hurts, basket while being defender by Unioto’s Tayvion Galloway during but this was losing in the first half of Saturday night’s Division II Southeast 2 district a good way because championship game held at Piketon High School in Piketon, Ohio. we ended up getting somewhere that nobody thought that we’d be. We from moving on to the 15-point margin. worked hard together and Defense was the theme program’s third regional appearance in school his- it paid off in the end. Our of the night for both seniors played a large role tory. teams, and each squad in helping us grow and Afterwards, Gallia endured significant scoregetting us to this point, Academy coach Gary less spans throughout Harrison was disappoint- and that’s the part that the course of 32 minwill be hard to replace. ed with final outcome utes. GAHS, however, ended up committing 18 — but that was about the Our future looks bright though, and our seniors only disappointment to turnovers and produced are going out in only 36 shot attempts — be found in the eighthsomething that ultimately year mentor. As he noted, See DEVILS | 5 it was simply a ride that hindered the guests �SPORTS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, March 9, 2021 5 Point grapplers dominate Eades quad RedStorm By Bryan Walters on the Watson flyball — although it appeared that his hand crossed the plate before he was tagged — and the Grenadiers maintained their lead. In the top of the ninth, freshmen Darius Jordan (Minford, OH) and Josh Wolfe (Hillsboro, OH) had consecutive one-out singles, but the threat — and the game ended — when junior pinch-hitter Billy Cooper (Jackson, OH) struck out and freshman pinch-hitter Zach Price (Delaware, OH) grounded to shortstop for a force out. Gabriel suffered his third loss in four decisions, allowing six hits, three walks and the four runs over five-plus innings. Senior Trey Meade (Seaman, OH) tossed three innings of two-hit, scoreless relief. Cade Reynolds started and got the win for the Grenadiers, allowing seven hits and a walk over six innings. Trevor Reynolds pitched the last three innings and survived the two late Rio threats for a save. Cluxton, Reeser and senior Juan Familia (Reading, PA) all had two hits in a losing cause for the RedStorm. Familia’s hits included a triple. Woeste, Monahan and Scott had two hits each for IUS. Both of Scott’s hits were doubles. The two teams will conclude the weekend series with a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. identical 3-0 marks. Nathan Wood (106), Parker Henderson (113), Conner Blessing (120) and Nick POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. Ball (285) each had a pinfall — The race for second has win while posting matching yet to be determined, but the records of 3-0 each. Wood, front-runner is clearly the frontHenderson and Blessing also runner for a reason. recorded a major decision win The Point Pleasant wrestling apiece. team held the second, sixth Zander Watson posted a and seventh ranked Class AA 2-1 mark and two pinfall wins teams to single digits in three at 182 pounds, while Mackahead-to-head bouts and won ndle Freeman went 2-1 at 138 each dual by at least 53 points pounds and had a single pinfall on Saturday afternoon at the victory. Wyatt Wilson was also 2021 Jason Eades Memorial 2-1 at 170 pounds and scored a Duals tournament held within major decision win. ‘The Dungeon’ in Mason Bryan Walters|OVP Sports Brayden Connolly scored a County. Point Pleasant junior Colby Price maintains leverage on a Winfield opponent pinfall win against IndepenThe host Big Blacks — the during a 220-pound match held March 3 at PPHS in Point Pleasant, W.Va. dence and ended up 1-2 overall top ranked team in Class AA at 195 pounds. — had 10 grapplers go unbeat- came away with a 66-7 victory by a 37-34 margin. Oak Glen Visit wvmat.com for comalso defeated HHS by a 41-27 en and posted a combined 37-5 over second ranked Indepenplete results from the 2021 score. dence before securing a 71-3 overall mark between its 14 Jason Eades Memorial Duals Derek Raike (145) and wrestlers in each of the weight win over sixth ranked Herbert held Saturday at Point Pleasant Mitchell Freeman (152) each classes. PPHS notched 22 wins Hoover in the finale. High School. recorded three pinfall wins in Ironically, the Big Blacks by pinfall, scored four major © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishwere the only program to earn going unbeaten, while Isaac decision wins and also won ing, all rights reserved. more than one team win at the Short (126), Chris Smith seven bouts by forfeit. (132), Justin Bartee (160) and event. The Huskies defeated Point Pleasant knocked off Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446Colby Price (220) had two IHS by a 39-32 count, then seventh ranked Oak Glen by a 2342, ext. 2101. pinfall wins apiece en route to Independence beat OGHS 62-9 score in the opener, then bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Lancers fend off South Gallia Bulldogs turn back Meigs By Alex Hawley By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com STEWART, Ohio — Not the finale the Rebels had in mind. The South Gallia boys basketball team had one more chance to play this season, falling to Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division host Federal Hocking 82-62 on Friday in Athens County. The Rebels (12-11, 4-8 TVC Hocking) were down 32-23 after a fast-paced first quarter, and the Lancer lead was 45-36 after each team scored a baker’s dozen in the second period. The hosts gained some breathing room with a 20-to14 third quarter, and headed into the fourth on top 65-50. Then the Maroon and Gold closed the 82-62 win with a 17-to-12 finale. The Rebels made 29 field goals, four of which came from three-point range, while Federal Hocking hit 35 field goals, including 10 triples. The Lancers were 2-for-4 at the foul line, while SGHS missed all-3 of its Devils free throw tries. Jaxxin Mabe was responsible for all-4 of South Gallia’s three-pointers and led the guests with 26 points. Brayden Hammond and Layne Ours both scored 10 points for the Rebels, Tristan Saber added eight, Ean Combs came up with six, while Andrew Small chipped in with two. Leading the Lancers, Nathaniel Massie scored 12 points, Wes Carpenter and Elijah Lucas both marked 11, and Tyler Rogers tallied 10. Collin Jarvis and Hunter Smith had nine points apiece in the win, Lane Smith finished with five, and Tariq Cottrill scored four. Mitchell Roush, Andrew Airhart and Ethan McCune each claimed three points, while Caden Chapman rounded out the FHHS tally with two points. The Lancers also won the Feb. 20 meeting with the Rebels, 67-56 count at SGHS. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-4462342, ext. 2100. largest lead of the half at 25-16 with 3:21 remaining. GAHS, however, snapped a From page 4 2-plus minute scoring drought with a Kenyon Franklin basket at 3:08, then a Call bucket a district final. We had a great capped a 4-0 run to close out season.” the half as the Blue and White The Blue Devils were closed to within 25-20 entering assessed a technical foul for dunking in pregame warmups, the break. The Shermans — who shot and Isaac Little converted the 50 percent from the field in the second of two free throws in giving Unioto a 1-0 lead before opening half — extended the lead out to seven with a Little any time even ticked off the basket at the 6:40 mark, but the clock. hosts were held scoreless over UHS pushed its lead out the next 4:56 as GAHS strung to three before Brody Fellure knotted things up with a trifcta together one final run at the at the 5:25 mark, but the Sher- lead. Call answered the Little basmans answered with an 8-2 run ket with one of his own 30 secwhile securing its largest lead onds later, then a Clary bucket of the first period with 3:52 at the 2:50 mark pushed the remaining. guests to within 27-24. The GAHS — which ultimately Blue Devils, however, were missed its final eight 3-point attempts on the evening — got never closer the rest of the back-to-back baskets from Isaac way. Evan Park ended the UHS Clary, then a Carson Call layup with 1:49 left knotted things up scoring drought with a trifecta at 11-all. Fellure completed the at the 1:43 mark, then Little added a pair of charity tosses 8-0 push with a short runner that increased the lead back 29 seconds later, allowing the guests to take their only lead of out to 32-24 with 43.3 seconds remaining. the game at 13-11. Unioto, however, made some DeSean Branson’s 3-pointer luck for itself just before the with 41 seconds left in the end of the frame. The hosts opening quarter gave Unioto came up short on a late posseswhat proved to be a permanent lead, then Branson added sion, which ended up being a rebound for a Gallia Academy another basket while giving the hosts a 16-13 edge through player. Branson stole the ball away eight minutes of play. and converted a point-blank Gallia Academy committed layup underneath just before seven turnovers in the second the buzzer sounded, giving the stanza, all while producing hosts their first double-digit only six shot attempts over that same span. Those miscues lead of the night at 34-24 as both teams headed into the allowed UHS to make a 9-3 finale. surge over the opening 4-plus A Clary putback with 3:17 minutes while establishing its ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com THE PLAINS, Ohio — The middle quarters made the difference. The Meigs boys basketball team dropped 70-51 decision to Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division host Athens on Friday night, with the league champion Bulldogs outscoring Meigs 44-to-19 in the second and third periods combined. Meigs (9-10, 7-5 TVC Ohio) — which fell to AHS (14-7, 12-0) by a 66-60 count on Dec. 22 — trailed the Bulldogs 15-12 a quarter into Friday’s tilt. A 23-to-9 second quarter gave the hosts a 38-21 lead at halftime, and the 21-to-10 third made the margin 59-31 in headed into the finale. The Marauders outscored Athens 20-to-11 over the final eight minutes and fell 70-51. MHS made 21 field goals, four of which came from beyond the arc, while the Bulldogs sank 28 field goals, including eight trifectas. left in regulation capped a 5-4 spurt and closed the gap down to 38-29, but the guests were never closer. Branson had nine points for UHS down the stretch and the hosts ended the final 3:02 with a 9-3 run to complete the 47-32 outcome. It had been 18 years since Gallia Academy last appeared in a district final, and that year ended up leading to the program’s second-ever district championship. GAHS also won a district crown in 1974. Unioto — which is headed to its third regional tournament in seven years and fourth overall — also eliminated Gallia Academy from the postseason in the 2014 and 2015 sectional tournaments. UHS — which now faces Columbus DeSales in the D-2 regional semifinals — previously won district crowns in 1991, 2015 and 2018. Harrison admitted afterwards that it was going to take 32 minutes of quality basketball to get out of Piketon with a victory. Things worked well for about 20 minutes, but the Shermans eventually proved to be too much to keep up with. “We knew it was going to be a slug-fest coming in. We wanted to keep it low-scoring and slow things down, all the things we normally do. We controlled the tempo for most of the game, which gave us chance in the second half,” Harrison said. “We didn’t shoot the ball particularly well tonight when we did get shots up. Give Unioto credit though, they are athletic, long and deep. They had a lot to do with our struggles tonight.” Meigs hit 5-of-13 (38.5 percent) free throw attempts, while Athens was 6-for-8 (75 percent) from the line. Andrew Dodson and Braylon Harrison led the Maroon and Gold with 12 points apiece. Wyatt Hoover was next with eight points, followed by Ethan Stewart with six and Brayden Stanley with five. Brody Butcher, Caleb Burnem, Morgan Roberts and Jake McElroy each scored two points for the guests. Brayden Whiting led the Bulldogs with 25 points, followed by Will Matters with 17, 15 of which came in the second quarter. Jacob Sayers contributed eight points to the winning cause, Derrick Welsh chipped in with six, while Shane McDade added four. Will Ginder and Nathan Shadik both scored three in the win, while Bryan McMillian and Luke Brandes both had two points. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. From page 4 Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. Panthers From page 4 The Blue Devils outrebounded the hosts by a 29-20 overall margin, including an 11-5 edge on the offensive glass. The guests also committed 18 of the 30 turnovers in game, including nine miscues in each half. Gallia Academy went 9-of-36 from the field for 25 percent, including a 1-of-9 effort from behind the arc for 11 percent. The Blue and White also went 12-of-18 at the free throw line for 67 percent. Clary led the guests with 11 points, followed by Call and Fellure with eight points each. Franklin and Cooper Davis completed the scoring with two markers apiece. Davis led the Blue Devils with 11 rebounds, while Clary hauled in eight boards in the setback. Davis, Trent Johnson and Noah Vanco are the seniors that played in their final game in the Blue and White. The Shermans netted 16-of40 shot attempts for 40 percent, including a 5-of-13 effort from 3-point territory for 38 percent. The hosts were also 10-of-14 at the charity stripe for 71 percent. Branson paced UHS with a game-high 16 points, followed by Isaac Little with 15 points and Tayvion Galloway with 11 markers. Galloway also pulled down a team-best five caroms. Park and Cameron DeBord completed the winning tally with three and two points, respectively. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. were John Blankenship and Jayse Tully with 24 and 23 points respectively. Romans scored 10 in the win, Will Carpenter, Isaiah Koontz and Joe Whitten each tallied six, while Jackson Sanders came up with three. On Saturday, PPHS again trailed by a single point eight minutes into play, this time 13-12. The guests were still down one, at 24-23, headed into halftime. The Miners pulled away with a 16-to-5 third quarter, and then capped off the 54-41 victory with a 14-to13 fourth. Seven of Point Pleasant’s 15 field goals were from beyond the arc, while MCHS made 20 field goals, including nine from long range. PPHS was 4-for-9 (44.4 percent) at the charity stripe, while the hosts hit 5-of-16 (31.3 percent). Morrow led the Big Blacks with 18 points, a dozen of which came from three-point range. Peck and Bush scored seven points apiece, Chapman added three, while Schultz, Zach McDaniel and Luke Derenberger tallied two points each. Justin May led Mingo Central with 16 points, followed by Smith and Evans with 13 apiece. Jackson and Thomason had five points each for the Miners, while Campbell scored two. Point Pleasant will have a chance to avenge both of these setbacks, as Mingo Central comes to Mason County on March 20, and the Big Blacks travel to LCHS on April 10. After hosting Sherman on Monday, Point Pleasant will visit Ripley on Tuesday. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-4462342, ext. 2101. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740446-2342, ext. 2100. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-4462342, ext. 2100. �NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS 6 Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Calendar From page 2 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. Thursday, March 11 MARIETTA — The Fiscal Year 2021 (Round 15 Supplemental Round) committee meeting of the (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Natural Resources Assistance Council will be held remote video conference at 10 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to rate and rank the Fiscal Year 2021 (Round 15 Supplemental Round) applications that were received. The public is invited 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 prior to the meeting. Ohio Valley Publishing Friday, March 12 GALLIPOLIS — Regular monthly Board meeting of the O. O. McIntyre Park District, 11 a.m., in the Park Board office at the Gallia County Courthouse, 18 Locust St., Gallipolis. Saturday, March 13 CHESTER — The Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter NSDAR will Celebrate 113 years at 1 p.m. at the Chester Academy dining hall. Luncheon will be provided, call Opal 740-992-3301 for reservations. An Abraham (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN 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 �������������������� Check out our &ODVVLÀ�HGV online! 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. GAL - WNF ROAD RESTRUCTURING PROJECT PH1 PRESS RELEASE Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Gallia County, Ohio, at their office 18 Locus Street, Room 1292, Gallipolis, Ohio until 11:30 a.m., Prevailing Local Time on the day of March 11, 2021 and will be opened and read immediately thereafter for: The furnishing of all services, labor, equipment, and materials required for resurfacing with asphalt concrete on various county routes in Gallia County. All proposed work shall be in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the Office of the Gallia County Engineer. Completion Date: 8-1-2021 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. 2/23/21,3/3/21,3/9/21 Tuesday, March 16 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities, regular monthly board meeting, 4:30 p.m., administrative offices, 77 Mill Creek Road. Monday, March 22 GALLIPOLIS — District Advisory Council of Gallia County General Health District meets at 7 p.m., conference room of the Gallia County Ser- vice Center, 499 Jackson Pike. MIDDLEPORT — Painting with Michele Musser 6 p.m. Call Donna to register at 740-9925123. Class will be at Riverbend Arts Council, 290 N. 2nd Ave., Middleport, Ohio. Saturday, March 27 MIDDLEPORT — Middleport fire department will be hosting the first chicken BBQ of the year. Serving starts at 11 a.m. Preorder by calling 740-992-7368 leave a message. (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN The Meigs Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for the position of Education Coordinator/Office Assistant. LEGALS Lincoln reenactor will be visiting and talking with the Daughters. Applicant must be a high school graduate and have a valid driver’s license. It is also suggested that applicants have an associate’s or higher degree in education, natural resources, or some related field. Applicants may have a minimum of two years’ experience in a related field. Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred. Experience with and understanding of agriculture is desirable. Ability to work with general public and co-workers is essential. Applicant should have strong verbal skills to work with the general public and students. A background check is a requirement for this position. Resumes and letters of interest will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday March 19, 2021, at the Meigs SWCD, 113 East Memorial Dr. Suite D, Pomeroy, OH 45769. For more information visit www.meigsswcd.com or call 740-992-4282. Meigs SWCD is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. GAL-CR VAR-RESURF-FY2021 PRESS RELEASE Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Gallia County, Ohio, at their office 18 Locus Street, Room 1292, Gallipolis, Ohio until 11:15 a.m., Prevailing Local Time on the day of March 11, 2021 and will be opened and read immediately thereafter for: The furnishing of all services, labor, equipment, and materials required for resurfacing with asphalt concrete on various county routes in Gallia County. All proposed work shall be in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the Office of the Gallia County Engineer. Completion Date: 7-31-2021 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. 2/23/21,3/3/21,3/9/21 GAL- CR VAR PM- FY2021 PRESS RELEASE Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Gallia County, Ohio, at their office 18 Locus Street, Room 1292, Gallipolis, Ohio until 11:00 o'clock a.m., Prevailing Local Time on the day of March 18, 2021 and will be opened and read immediately thereafter for: The furnishing of all services, labor, equipment, and materials required for for pavement markings on various county routes in Gallia County. 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 SCENIC AND JOHNSON SLIP REPAIRS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Gallia County, Ohio, at their office 18 Locust Street, Room 1292, Gallipolis, Ohio until 11:45 a.m. & 11:55 a.m., Prevailing Local Time on the 25th day of March 2021 and will be opened and read immediately thereafter for: The furnishing of all services, labor, equipment, and materials required for two slip repairs on Johnson Road County Road 114 (near mile post 2.0 from Little Bullskin) Harrison Township, Gallia County and on Scenic Road County Road 127 (near mile post 1.1 from State Route 160) Morgan Township, Gallia County Only ODOT Prequalified contractors will be eligible to submit bids. The following rules and regulations shall apply to all work to be done under this contract. Where there is a conflict between the FHWA language and any other federal or state agency language or the County's General Conditions in Section III, the FHWA language shall govern, followed by the state requirements. All proposed work shall be in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the Office of the Gallia County Engineer. Completion Date: 9-1-2021 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 specifications is available in the County Engineer's Office for review. The minimum wage to be paid to all labor employed on this contract shall be in accordance with the schedule of the "Davis-Bacon Wage Decision" as ascertained and determined by the US Housing and Urban Development Department, Office of Labor Relations as applicable. 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. 3/9/21,3/16/21,3/23/21 �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, March 9, 2021 7 ARE YOU HIRING? 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To advertise a job or to learn more call Patti. 740-446-2342 Ext 2093 pwamsley@aimmediamidwest.com You Local Newspaper Jobs Connection BLONDIE By Dean Young and John Marshall BEETLE BAILEY By Mort, Greg and Brian Walker BABY BLUES PARDON MY PLANET By Vic Lee By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green � � � By Tom Batiuk & Dan Davis � � � � � � � � �'LIILFXOW\�/HYHO Today’s Solution THE FAMILY CIRCUS ���� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � THE BRILLIANT MIND OF EDISON LEE � � � � � � � � � Written By Brian & Greg Walker; Drawn By Chance Browne By Bil and Jeff Keane � � � � � � � � � HI AND LOIS By Chris Browne �����&RQFHSWLV�3X]]OHV��'LVW��E\�.LQJ�)HDWXUHV�6\QGLFDWH��,QF� HAGAR THE HORRIBLE ���� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �'LIILFXOW\�/HYHO CRANKSHAFT � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � By John Hambrock Today’s answer ZITS RHYMES WITH ORANGE Hank Ketcham’s DENNIS THE MENACE By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman By Hilary Price THE LOCKHORNS By Bunny Hoest & John Reiner �����&RQFHSWLV�3X]]OHV��'LVW��E\�.LQJ�)HDWXUHV�6\QGLFDWH��,QF� %\�'DYH�*UHHQ �NEWS/WEATHER Daily Sentinel River recovery continues Arrested fic stop was Ricky N. Stone, 61, of Middleport, on charges of possession and trafficking From page 1 in methamphetamine, driver allegedly dropped a felony of the first a plastic baggy contain- degree and possession of heroin, a felony of the ing suspected heroin out of his left hand and fifth degree. “My deputies work onto the ground. The hard day in and day out male was taken into custody at this time for to get this poison off of our streets and out of possession of heroin our community. This is and marijuana. a prime example of hard Deputies then conducted a probable cause work paying off and we will continue our missearch of the vehicle. sion in combating this Located in the area of epidemic by cleaning the center console was a black bag which depu- up our small corner of the state,” stated Sheriff ties allegedly found to Wood. contain approximately Information provided five ounces of suspected by the Meigs County crystal methamphetSheriff’s Office. amine. Arrested at the traf- First responders search for missing woman By Beth Sergent bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — First responders are continuing a recovery effort on the Ohio River to locate a woman who, according to witnesses, reportedly jumped from the Silver Memorial Bridge on Friday. Point Pleasant Fire Chief Jeremy Bryant told Ohio Valley Publishing (OVP) on Monday, search efforts had been ongoing since Friday and would be continuing in the upcoming days, noting river conditions were improving. “We are making plans for the rest of the week,” Bryant said about the recovery effort. Assisting the Point Pleasant Fire Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Department, has been the Gallipolis Fire Department, District Two Fire Department from Gallia County and the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office. Vessels with Amherst Madison have also reportedly assisted in the search. Others in the river industry who work in the area, have reportedly been made aware of recovery Beth Sergent | OVP Volunteer firefighters deal with high water and a swift current on Saturday afternoon when attempting to load a search and rescue boat belonging to the Point Pleasant Fire Department. First responders from Mason and Gallia counties set up in the Gallipolis Public Use Area near City Park. efforts as well. Incidents on the bridge and in the Ohio River typically fall to agencies in West Virginia in regard to jurisdiction but first responders in both Gallia and Mason counties are working together and across state lines to share resources in this effort. The Point Fire Department had also been utilizing the Gallipolis Public Use Area to launch its boats into the high water of the Ohio River. As previously reported by OVP, the Mason County Sheriff’s Department was investigating the Comfort 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 36° 60° 54° HEALTH TODAY 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 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Mon. 0.00 Month to date/normal 0.47/0.97 Year to date/normal 8.14/7.01 Snowfall (in inches) POLLEN & MOLD Low Moderate High Primary: maple Mold: 34 SUN & MOON Primary: alternaria, other Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Low Wed. 6:47 a.m. 6:31 p.m. 5:41 a.m. 3:46 p.m. MOON PHASES New First Full Mar 13 Mar 21 Mar 28 Last Apr 4 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Major 8:32a 9:19a 10:05a 10:49a 11:32a 12:54a 1:39a Minor 2:18a 3:06a 3:53a 4:37a 5:21a 7:05a 7:49a Major 8:59p 9:45p 10:29p 11:11p 11:53p 1:15p 1:59p Minor 2:45p 3:32p 4:17p 5:00p 5:42p 7:25p 8:09p WEATHER HISTORY On March 9, 1995, a blinding dust storm on I-10 contributed to a 23-car accident with 10 fatalities near Wilcox, Ariz. Poor visibility has helped cause many multiple vehicle crashes. Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. THURSDAY Moderate Very High Very High Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY 300 500 Primary pollutant: Particulates Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Mon. Flood 24-hr. Location Stage Level Chg. Willow Island 37 12.39 -0.14 Marietta 34 18.40 -1.35 Parkersburg 36 22.69 -0.83 Belleville 35 12.60 -0.14 Racine 41 12.73 -0.01 Point Pleasant 40 26.05 -0.73 Gallipolis 50 12.29 +0.11 Huntington 50 31.16 -4.58 Ashland 52 37.13 -3.96 Lloyd Greenup 54 12.29 -2.05 Portsmouth 50 32.30 -7.20 Maysville 50 37.70 -5.50 Meldahl Dam 51 37.30 -7.30 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 54° 32° Rain Mostly cloudy with rain possible Murray City 63/38 Belpre 64/39 Athens 63/36 Periods of clouds and sunshine Chance for morning rain; turning sunny St. Marys 64/39 Elizabeth 66/38 Spencer 62/37 Buffalo 63/37 Milton 63/38 Clendenin 63/36 St. Albans 64/38 Huntington 63/41 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 52/37 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco 10s 58/47 0s -0s -10s T-storms Los Angeles 63/50 Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front 55° 38° Parkersburg 63/39 Coolville 63/38 Ironton 64/40 Ashland 63/40 Grayson 64/40 MONDAY 54° 37° Marietta 64/38 Wilkesville 64/37 POMEROY Jackson 64/37 64/38 Ravenswood Rio Grande 66/37 66/38 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 64/45 GALLIPOLIS 67/37 64/37 66/38 South Shore Greenup 64/40 63/39 70 0 50 100 150 200 Portsmouth 64/40 SUNDAY NATIONAL CITIES McArthur 63/36 Lucasville 65/40 High Logan 63/41 SATURDAY 63° 51° Cloudy and mild with a shower or two Adelphi 64/43 Chillicothe 64/43 FRIDAY 67° 55° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Waverly 64/40 Pollen: 14 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Mon. 0.0 Month to date/normal 0.0/1.2 Season to date/normal 18.9/20.1 Today 6:49 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 4:59 a.m. 2:40 p.m. Mild with times of clouds and sun 0 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme (in inches) © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. WEDNESDAY Mild today with sun and areas of high clouds. Clear tonight. High 67° / Low 37° Statistics through 3 p.m. Mon. 60°/21° 53°/33° 81° in 2000 4° in 1960 mentors and caseworkers such as “fun Friday” activities as rewards. Juvenile Judge Scott Powell explained that for some of the kids the opportunity to go out to eat, fishing, bowling, or other activities may be the first time they have been able to have that experience. For more on Loyalty is Forever find them on Facebook. 69° 54° ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low Beth Sergent is editor of Ohio Valley Publishing. EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM providing additional assistance when we needed it.” stated Sheriff Wood. From page 1 Sheriff Wood would like to thank the Midaggravated possession dleport, Pomeroy, and of drugs, a felony of Syracuse Police Departthe second degree and aggravated trafficking in ments for their assistance during the search drugs, also a felony of the second degree. Hon- warrant. The Major Crimes aker was transported Task Force of Galliato the Middleport Jail Meigs is a state task where she awaits her force under the jurisarraignment in Meigs diction of the Ohio County Court on the Organized Crime Invescharges. tigations Commission, “My Office has which is part of the received several complaints regarding drug Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The task force trafficking occurring was formed in Septemat the residence on New Hope Road. I am ber 2013 and consists of the Meigs and Galthankful tonight for lia County Sheriff’s the efforts and swift Offices, the Gallipolis action taken by our City Police Department, Major Crimes Task the Middleport Police Force to shut down Department and both this drug trafficking the Meigs and Gallia operation. This case County Prosecutor’s was a success for our Offices. county and I want to thank our local law Information provided by the enforcement agencies Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. in Meigs County for Woman © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. money to feed the child or to purchase clothes or other items the child may need. Children Services Supervisor Becca Willford explained sometimes taking the child to get clothes or something to eat can help them to connect and show that they are not a bad person, but someone the child can trust. On the Juvenile Court side, cards can be used as incentives for kids who have good attendance and behavior and for outings with peer Last week funds from the Comfort Food Program were used to purchase gift cards to From page 1 local restaurants, WalMart, and Dollar General $250 donated by Farmers Bank and $250 from with the cards given to Children Services casean anonymous donor. A total of $1,000 has been workers to use for the children in need. raised to date for the When children are Comfort Food Program. removed from a bad “Children have a spesituation and need to cial place in our hearts. be taken to be checked If we can provide a bit of comfort during a hard out or interviewed they are often hungry or do time in their life, then not have clean clothing. we’re happy to have helped,” said Jenni Doczi Often it is the caseof Farmers Bank Tuppers worker with the child who spends their own Plains. TODAY identity of the victim as well as assisting in the search. On Monday, Mason County Sheriff Corey J. Miller confirmed the victim’s family had been notified but added the investigation was still ongoing. Like Chief Bryant, Sheriff Miller stressed this remains an active search for the victim. OVP will update information regarding this story as it becomes available. Charleston 64/38 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 42/21 Montreal 41/27 Toronto 47/33 Billings 48/27 Minneapolis 68/44 Detroit 58/43 New York 60/41 Chicago 67/55 Denver 65/32 Washington 69/46 Kansas City 72/62 City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Boise Boston Charleston, WV Charlotte Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Miami Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, ME Raleigh Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC Today Wed. 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