https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/e9e5fd64e3233bcfd3be01e911a67690.pdf 9912d780605657c8a0422572e1801741 PDF Text Text Fair parade photos LOCAL s 8 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 72° 78° 77° A t-storm today. A shower early tonight, then some rain and a t-storm. High 81° / Low 71° Today’s weather forecast RedStorm battles Marshall WEATHER s 8 SPORTS s 4 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 161, Volume 75 Tuesday, August 17, 2021 s 50¢ Three arrested on drug charges Harris crowned Fair Queen amine and possession of fentanyl, all felonies of the fourth degree. LETART TWP. — Peaks and Compson Three people were are both facing the folarrested early Sunday lowing charges: possesmorning after search warrants were executed sion of heroin, felony of the second degree; at two residences in possession of methLetart Township. amphetamine, a felony Meigs County Sherof the second degree; iff Keith O. Wood possession of fentanyl, reported, in a news a felony of the second release, that in the early morning hours of degree; possession of crack cocaine, a felony Sunday, Aug. 15, the of the fourth degree; and Major Crimes Task Force executed multiple having weapons while under a disability, a felosearch warrants in ny of the third degree. Letart Township. The “Mr. Peaks will have search warrants are quite a bit of time on the result of a lengthy investigation into drug his hands now to think trafficking coming from about how his plan of coming into Meigs a residence on State Route 124 near Tanners County from Dayton and getting rich off of Run Road and the second residence being on our local addicts has failed him,” stated SherBucktown Road. “Both search warrants iff Wood. “We are going were executed simulta- to arrest every last one neously at 22688 Buck- of you that are dealing drugs in our community town Road in Racine if that’s what it’s going and 51885 State Route to take to make you 124 in Racine. Upon get with our program. successful execution of the search warrants, Remember that before you bring your drugs Task Force Agents located a large quantity into our county.” The Washington, of methamphetamine, Morgan, Noble, Monheroin, fentanyl, crack roe and Meigs Major cocaine, and prescripCrimes Task Force is tion drugs. The Major Crimes Task Force was part of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s assisted by the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, Organized Crime Investigation Commission Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the and is comprised of representatives of Post 84 Racine Police Department in executing both of the Ohio State Highsearch warrants,” stated way Patrol; Washington, Monroe, Morgan, Noble Wood in the news and Meigs County Sherrelease. Taken into custody at iff’s Offices; the Marietta, Belpre, Middleport the scenes were Byron and McConnelsville Kent Peaks AKA Police Departments; “Tony”, 56, of Dayton, and the Washington, Katelyn Nicole Loos, Morgan, Noble and 29, of Stockport, and Meigs County ProsecuMark Allan Compson, tor’s Offices. 60, of Racine. Loos is Information provided facing charges of posby the Meigs County session of heroin, possession of methamphet- Sheriff’s Office. The 2021 Meigs County Fair Royalty was sponsored by Peoples Bank. Pictured are Peoples Bank Pomeroy Branch Manager Tina Rees, Livestock Prince Jacob Fitch, Fair Queen Olivia Harris, Fair King Jacob Spencer, Little Mister Meigs County Everett Lee, Fair Queen First Runner Up Shelbe Cochran, Little Miss Meigs County Ariana Bland, and Livestock Princess Lizzie Parry. Staff Report Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Spencer, Parry, Fitch named fair royalty By Sarah Hawley Bottom, is the daughter of Don and Michelle Harris. She is a 12 year member of 4-H and is ROCKSRPINGS in the Meigs Creek 4-H — Olivia Harris was crowned the 2021 Meigs Club. She will be a senior at Eastern High School County Fair Queen durthis fall. ing Sunday evening’s Shelbe Cochran was opening ceremony for the 2020 Meigs County Fair Queen Kristin McKay (center) is pictured 158th Meigs County Fair. See QUEEN | 8 with 2021 Meigs County Fair Queen Olivia Harris and 2021 Meigs Harris, 17, of Long County Fair King Jacob Spencer. shawley@aimmediamidwest.com Lee, Bland crowned Little Mister, Miss By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com Everett Gregory Lee and Ariana Bland were crowned Little Mister and Little Miss Meigs County, respectively, on Sunday evening as part of the opening ceremony of the 2021 Meigs County Fair. Lee was named Little Mister Meigs County, with First Runner Up Caiden Sellers and Second Runner Up Braxton Madden. Bland was named Little Miss Meigs County, with First Runner Up Lucy Lane Mankin and Second Runner Up Paisley Hicks. The little royals will take part in events throughout Sarah Hawley | Sentinel fair week and throughout the year representing the Little Miss and Mister royalty are (from left) Little Mister Second Runner Up Braxton Madden, Little Mister First Runner Up Caiden fair. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. 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Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham | OVP Winners of the Meigs County Fair Pretty Baby contest were announced Monday morning on the Hill Stage. Winners in the boy and girl categories for age groups are pictured from left: 0-3 months boy — Tavius Willford; 4-6 months boy — Joshua Marcum Jr.; 6-12 months girl — Haddie Barrett; 6-12 months boy — Braxton Bailey; 12-18 month girl — Josey Pearson; 12-18 month boy: Beau Gordon; 18 month-2 year boy — Briggston Faulk; 2 year girl — Saige Roberts; 2 year boy — Brooks Chapman; and 3 year girl — Ellie Roush. Winners of the pretty baby contest are pictured her with fair royalty Livestock Prince Jacob Fitch, Livestock Princess Lizzie Parry and Little Miss Ariana Bland. �OBITUARIES/LOCAL 2 Tuesday, August 17, 2021 DEATH NOTICES OBITUARIES GEORGE OBETZ — Elmer Elwood George, 86, Obetz, Ohio (formerly of Vinton, Ohio), died following a brief illness Friday, August 13, 2021 in Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in the Morgan Center Wesleyan Church, Bidwell, Ohio with Pastor Isaac Shupe officiating. Burial will follow in Morgan Center Cemetery, Bidwell. Friends and family may call at the church Tuesday, 11 a.m., to the time of service. Arrangements are under the direction of the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. BUXTON POINT PLEASANT — Dr. Jack A. Buxton, 93, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at his home. Dr. Buxton was laid to rest at Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant, with Minister Pete Allinder officiating Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant was in charge of arrangements. SEATON SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kevin Dale Seaton, 56, of Sacramento, California, died in Sacramento on July 2, 2021. A graveside service for Kevin will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Ridgelawn Cemetery with Kevin Plantz officiating. Willis Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. 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, Aug. 17 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities, regular monthly board meeting, 4 p.m., Administrative Offices, 77 Mill Creek Road. GALLIPOLIS — VFW Post #4464 will meet 6 p.m., at the post home on 3rd. Ave., all members are urged to attend. GALLIPOLIS — The American Legion Auxiliary will meet 6 p.m., at the post home on McCormick Road, all members are urged to attend. Wednesday, Aug. 18 WELLSTON — The GJMV Solid Waste Management District Board of Director’s will meet in Special Session at 3:30 p.m. at the district office in Wellston. RACINE — The Southern Local Board of Education will have a special board meeting at 7 a.m. for the purpose of hiring and business concerning the start of school. It will be held at the District Office. Thursday, Aug. 19 POMEROY — The regular meeting of the Meigs County Commissioners will not be held. The meeting will be rescheduled for Monday, Aug. 23 at 9 a.m. POMEROY — The Meigs County Courthouse and related offices will close at noon as is tradition on the Thursday of the Meigs County Fair. Friday. Aug. 20 MARIETTA — Buckeye Hills - Regional Advisory Council will meet at 10 a.m. in the Buckeye Hills office at 1400 Pike Street in Marietta, Ohio. GALLIPOLIS — Ohio AFSCME Retirees, Subchapter 102, Gallia & Jackson Counties, will meet at 2 p.m. at the Gallia County Senior Resource Center, 1165 State Route 160, Gallipolis. Members are asked to follow all CDC guidelines. Saturday, Aug. 21 MIDDLEPORT — Middleport Fire Department will host a fish fry with serving starting at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23 MIDDLEPORT — Painting with Michele Musser, 6 p.m., Riverbend Arts Council, 290 N. 2nd Ave., project is “Pumpkins for Fall”, call Donna at 740-992-5123 for more information. POMEROY — Tech Class: Smartphone 101 at the Pomeroy Library. Call to register: 740-9925813. RUTLAND — The Meigs County Commissioners will hold a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. at the Rutland Civic Center regarding the upcoming sewer project in the village. CONTACT US 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 All content © 2021 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel edition. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com Ohio Valley Publishing SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com MARY JO CHANDLER GALLIPOLIS — Mary Jo Chandler, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Mary Jo was born on August 6, 1934 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late George W. and Ethel Josephine Haner Kemper, Sr. Mary Jo had been involved with the Ladies’ Auxiliaries of the V.F.W. Post 4464, American Legion Post 27, AMVETS, DAV, and the Cooties. Mary Jo Chandler is survived by two daughters, Penny K. (Craig) Sager and Linda (Dwain) Beaver; four grandchildren, Dwain P. (Kelly) Beaver II, Aaron J. (Autumn) Beaver; Michael C. (Dianne) Sager, and Andrew J. Sager; twelve great grandchildren, Alyssa, Caitlynn, and McKensi Beaver, Morgan, Kamerin, Gabriel, and Maria Sager, Austin Alban, and Abigail, Ayla, Ayson, and Alton Beaver; two great great grandchildren, Raegan Beaver and Lukas Beaver; one sisterin-law, Betty Kemper; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Charles M. Kemper, John E. Kemper, Thomas Kemper, Raymond Kemper, George Kemper, Jr., Gordon W. Kemper, and Cal Rowan Kemper. The funeral service for Mary Jo will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Kandy Nuce officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service. Entombment will follow at a later date in the Chapel of Hope Mausoleum at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. LARRY L. BOYER GALLIPOLIS — Larry L. Boyer, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born on June 14, 1941 in Gallipolis, Larry was the son of the late Earl and Georgia Quickle Boyer. On August 14, 1966, Larry married Patricia Roach Boyer, who survives him in Gallipolis. In 1995, Larry started as an EMT with Gallia County EMS. From November 1998 – December 2012, he was a part-time dispatcher for Gallia County 911. Larry was appointed as Gallia County EMS Director in 2005 and retired in October 2019. In 2005, Larry retired as the Advertising Director and General Manager for Gallipolis Daily Tribune, after thirty-seven years working in advertising, sales, and management. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club, and Gallia Academy High School Class of 1959. For thirty- four years, Larry served with the West Virginia Army National Guard, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Larry is survived by his wife, Pat Boyer of Gallipolis; sons, Jeff (Ginger) Boyer of Gallipolis and Bryan Boyer of Hillsboro, Ohio; grandchildren, Corinne Boyer, Kelsey (Jason) Fox, Keisha Crago, and Zeta Boyer; great grandchildren, Zayden and Trenton; and nephews, Dave (Ann) Boyer of Villa Hills, Kentucky and Steve (Jill) Boyer of Hamilton, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a brother, Ted Boyer. The Memorial Service for Larry will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Ray Kane officiating. Friends may call prior to the service from 5:30 p.m. -7 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. MARY FRANCES (MURPHY) LAMBERT Mary Frances (Murphy) Lambert went to be with her Lord and savior on Aug. 14, 2021. She was born to the late Myrtle and Elmer Murphy in Sprigg, W.Va., on March 12, 1929. She worked for Fred’s Grocery Store, Logan, W.Va. and was also a proud homemaker. She was married to the late Ernest Ralph Lambert on February 26, 1949. She was an active member of the River of Life Church, Rutland, Ohio, teaching Sunday school and as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her loving husband; brothers Carl, Charlie, Hawthorne and Jack Murphy; sister, Sarah Jarrell; grandson, Andrew Lambert; and son-in-law, Bob Gagne. Survived by children, Sherry Gagne, Michael (Mary Ellen) Lambert, Paul (Irene) Lambert, and Debbie (Glenn) Brown; grandchildren, Jacqueline Churley, Kindell Workman, Jennifer Lambert, Kristin McGee, Michael Paul Lambert and Kelby Brown; seven great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Calling hours will be August 16 at 12-2 p.m. at the River of Life Church, Rutland, Ohio. Church service by Rev. John Evans at 2 p.m. with burial to follow at Miles Cemetery, Rutland, Ohio. The family would like to thank the staff at Passport Services, including Pasty McQuaid and Mary Ellen Lambert. The family would like to thank the staff at Holzer Hospice for their love and care of Mary. Services provided by Birchfield Funeral Home, Rutland, Ohio. Online condolences at birchfieldfuneralhome. com. when a bomb workshop exploded.) delayed the country’s elections by four weeks because of a coronavirus outbreak in Auckland. TODAY IN HISTORY The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2021. There are 136 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History On August 17, 1915, a mob in Cobb County, Georgia, lynched Jewish businessman Leo Frank, 31, whose death sentence for the murder of 13-yearold Mary Phagan had been commuted to life imprisonment. (Frank, who’d maintained his innocence, was pardoned by the state of Georgia in 1986.) On this date In 1807, Robert Fulton’s North River Steamboat began heading up the Hudson River on its successful round trip between New York and Albany. In 1863, federal batteries and ships began bombarding Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor during the Civil War, but the Confederates managed to hold on despite several days of pounding. In 1942, during World War II, U.S. 8th Air Force bombers attacked German forces in Rouen, France. U.S. Marines raided a Japanese seaplane base on Makin Island. In 1964, Teamsters union president Jimmy Hoffa was sentenced in Chicago to five years in federal prison for defrauding his union’s pension fund. (Hoffa was released in 1971 after President Richard Nixon commuted his sentence for this conviction and jury tampering.) In 1978, the first successful trans-Atlantic balloon flight ended as Maxie Anderson, Ben Abruzzo and Larry Newman landed their Double Eagle II outside Paris. In 1982, the first commercially produced compact discs, a recording of ABBA’s “The Visitors,” were pressed at a Philips factory near Hanover, West Germany. In 1983, lyricist Ira Gershwin died in Beverly Hills, Calif., at age 86. In 1987, Rudolf Hess, the last member of Adolf Hitler’s inner circle, died at Spandau Prison at age 93, an apparent suicide. In 1988, Pakistani President Mohammad Zia ul-Haq and U.S. Ambassador Arnold Raphel (RAY’-fehl) were killed in a mysterious plane crash. In 1998, President Bill Clinton gave grand jury testimony via closedcircuit television from the White House concerning his relationship with Monica Lewinsky; he then delivered a TV address in which he denied previously committing perjury, admitted his relationship with Lewinsky was “wrong,” and criticized Kenneth Starr’s investigation. In 1999, more than 17,000 people were killed when a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Turkey. In 2017, a van plowed through pedestrians along a packed promenade in the Spanish city of Barcelona, killing 13 people and injuring 120. (A 14th victim died later from injuries.) Another man was stabbed to death in a carjacking that night as the van driver made his getaway, and a woman died early the next day in a vehicle-and-knife attack in a nearby coastal town. (Six suspects in the attack were shot dead by police, two more died Ten years ago Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Beijing to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Five years ago Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced a shake-up of his campaign leadership, naming Steve Bannon of the conservative Breitbart News website as chief executive officer and promoting pollster Kellyanne Conway to campaign manager. Caster Semenya of South Africa made her debut at the Rio Olympics amid questions about how track and field can deal with hyperandrogenic women; Semenya qualified for the 800 semfinals, an event she won three days later. Movie director Arthur Hiller (“Love Story”) died in Los Angeles at age 92. One year ago As Democrats opened their virtual national convention, Michelle Obama delivered a passionate condemnation of President Donald Trump, saying he was “clearly in over his head.” Texas joined New York, New Jersey and California as states with at least 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths; about 80 percent of the Texas deaths were reported since June 1, after the state embarked on one of the fastest reopenings in the country. The University of North Carolina said it was switching all undergraduate classes to remote learning after the coronavirus spread in the first week since classes began. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Adern Today’s Birthdays Former Chinese president Jiang Zemin is 95. Former MLB All-Star Boog Powell is 80. Actor Robert DeNiro is 78. Movie director Martha Coolidge is 75. Rock musician Gary Talley (The Box Tops) is 74. Actor-screenwriterproducer Julian Fellowes is 72. Actor Robert Joy is 70. International Tennis Hall of Famer Guillermo Vilas is 69. Rock singer Kevin Rowland (Dexy’s Midnight Runners) is 68. Rock musician Colin Moulding (XTC) is 66. Country singer-songwriter Kevin Welch is 66. Olympic gold medal figure skater Robin Cousins is 64. Singer Belinda Carlisle is 63. Author Jonathan Franzen is 62. Actor Sean Penn is 61. Jazz musician Everette Harp is 60. Rock musician Gilby Clarke is 59. Singer Maria McKee is 57. Rock musician Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes) is 56. Rock musician Jill Cunniff (kuh-NIHF’) is 55. Actor David Conrad is 54. Singer Donnie Wahlberg is 52. College Basketball Hall of Famer and retired NBA All-Star Christian Laettner is 52. Rapper Posdnuos (PAHS’-dehnoos) is 52. International Tennis Hall of Famer Jim Courier is 51. Retired MLB All-Star Jorge Posada is 50. TV personality Giuliana Rancic is 47. Actor Bryton James is 35. Actor Brady Corbet is 33. Actor Austin Butler is 30. Actor Taissa Farmiga is 27. Olympic bronze medal figure skater Gracie Gold is 26. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Man held on $2M bail in deaths COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A man charged in the deaths of two central Ohio men authorities say were killed after meeting the suspect online was ordered held in lieu of $2 million bail. A Franklin County municipal court judge on Saturday ordered 19-yearold Talent Bradley, of Coshocton, held on $1 million each in the deaths of Robert Goodrich of Westerville and Robert Gwirtz of Columbus. Both men are believed to have been killed May 26 at their respective homes. Goodrich, 62, was found dead the following day and 63-year-old Gwirtz was found dead June 7, authorities said. Authorities said Goodrich was stabbed and Gwirtz died of blunt force trauma. The prosecutor told the judge that Bradley told investigators that he acted in self-defense but “the facts just do not line up with that being the case.” WCMH-TV, however, reported that as he was being led to jail, Bradley told a reporter from the station: “I didn’t do it.” It’s unclear whether he has an attorney; a listed number for him couldn’t be found Sunday. His preliminary hearing is scheduled Aug. 20. Westerville police said Bradley, who was arrested Wednesday, met both men on the social networking and online dating app Grindr. Sgt. James Fuqua said investigators are still looking into why Goodrich and Gwirtz were targeted, the Columbus Dispatch reported. He said both were of similar age and lived alone, which may have made them robbery targets. Goodrich’s cellphone was stolen from his home, according to court records. Grindr released a statement Thursday saying it encourages users to report criminal allegations to authorities and cooperates with law enforcement in some cases, WBNS-TV reported. “Grindr encourages users to be careful when interacting with people they do not know and to report improper or illegal behavior either within the app or directly,” the company said. Biden stands behind Afghanistan decision By Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire and Darlene Superville the rights of Afghans. Senior U.S. military officials said the chaos Associated Press at the airport in Kabul left seven people dead Monday, including some WASHINGTON — who fell from a departing Striking a defiant tone, American military transPresident Joe Biden said port jet. The officials Monday that he stands spoke on condition of “squarely behind” his anonymity because they decision to withdraw were not authorized to U.S. forces from Afghanipublicly discuss ongoing stan as he acknowledged the “gut-wrenching” AP Photo | Evan Vucci operations. Afghans rushed onto images coming out of the President Joe Biden speaks about Afghanistan from the East Room the tarmac as thousands country after the swift of the White House Monday in Washington. tried to escape after the Taliban takeover of the Taliban seized power. government. Some clung to the side cially at the airport in that there was never a Biden said he had to of a U.S. military plane Kabul, where Afghans good time to withdraw choose between stickbefore takeoff, in a descended in hopes of U.S. forces.” ing to a previously fleeing the country — as widely shared video that Many disagree with negotiated agreement captured the desperation Biden’s decision, angered “gut-wrenching.” Video to withdraw U.S. troops as America’s 20-year war of Afghans clinging to a by the chaos the world this year or sending witnessed over the week- U.S. Air Force plane and comes to a chaotic end. thousands more service Another video showed running alongside it as end as the Taliban ultimembers back into the Afghans falling as prepared to take off had mately captured Kabul, Afghanistan to fight a the plane gained altitude the capital, and Afghani- circulated widely on the “third decade” of war. over Kabul. U.S. troops internet. stan’s president left the Biden, sounding resorted to firing warnBut he did not admit country. resolute in the face of any U.S. fault in how the ing shots and using heliBiden said he’d rather withering criticism of his drawdown was executed. copters to clear a path handling of the situation, take the criticism over for transport aircraft. And after batting away the fallout than pass said he chose the latter The Pentagon conthe notion of a rapid the decision of how and so as not to repeat past firmed Monday that U.S. Taliban takeover when when to withdraw to mistakes. He reiterated forces shot and killed questioned a little over a fifth U.S. president. that he had no regrets. two individuals it said a month ago, Biden He said the decision to “I stand squarely were armed, as Biden leave Afghanistan is “the acknowledged Monday behind my decision,” that “the truth is this did ordered another battalion right one for America” the president told the unfold more quickly than of troops — about 1,000 because keeping a U.S. nation in a televised — to secure the airfield, we had anticipated.” presence there was no address from the White which was closed to He pledged that the longer a U.S. national House East Room after U.S. will continue to sup- arrivals and departures security interest. he flew back from the for hours Monday port the Afghan people, Biden described the Camp David presidential because of civilians on push for regional diploimages coming out of retreat. “After 20 years, the runway. macy and speak out for I’ve learned the hard way Afghanistan — espe- Taliban take over Afghanistan: What we know By Joseph Krauss Associated Press The Taliban have seized power in Afghanistan two weeks before the U.S. was set to complete its troop withdrawal after a costly two-decade war. The insurgents stormed across the country, capturing all major cities in a matter of days, as Afghan security forces trained and equipped by the U.S. and its allies melted away. Here’s a look at what happened and what comes next: What is happening in Afghanistan? The Taliban, a militant group that ran the country in the late 1990s, have again taken control. The U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 ousted the insurgents from power, but they never left. After they blitzed across the country in recent days, the Westernbacked government that has run the country for 20 years collapsed. Afghans, fearing for the future, are racing to the airport, one of the last routes out of the country. Why are people fleeing the country? They’re worried that the country could descend into chaos or the Taliban could carry out revenge attacks against those who worked with the Americans or the government. Many also fear the Taliban will reimpose the harsh interpretation of Islamic law that they relied when they ran Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001. Back then, women were barred from attending school or working outside the home. They had to wear the allencompassing burqa and be accompanied by a male relative whenever they went outside. The Taliban banned music, cut off the hands of thieves and stoned adulterers. The Taliban have sought to present themselves as a more moderate force in recent years and say they won’t exact revenge, but many Afghans are skeptical of those promises. which orchestrated the 9/11 attacks while being harbored by the Taliban. But it proved more difficult to hold territory and rebuild a nation battered by repeated wars. As the U.S. focus shifted to Iraq, the Taliban began to regroup and in recent years took over much of the Afghan countryside. Last year, then-President Donald Trump announced a plan to pull out and signed a deal with the Taliban that limited U.S. military action against them. President Joe Biden then announced that the last troops would leave by the end of August. As the final deadline drew close, the Taliban began a lightning offensive, overrunning city after city. ammunition, supplies or even food. Their morale further eroded when it became clear the U.S. was on its way out. As the Taliban rapidly advanced in recent days entire units surrendered after brief battles, and Kabul and some nearby provinces fell without a fight. What happened to the President of Afghanistan? He fled. President Ashraf Ghani hunkered down and made few public statements as the Taliban swept across the country. On Sunday, as they reached the capital, he left Afghanistan, saying he had chosen to leave to avoid further bloodshed. It’s not clear where he went. Why are people comparing Afghanistan to the Fall of Why did the Afghan Security Saigon? Forces collapse? The Fall of Saigon to Why are the Taliban The short answer? Cor- North Vietnamese forces in 1975 marked the end taking over now? ruption. The U.S. and its NATO of the Vietnam War. It Probably because U.S. became an enduring symallies spent billions of troops are set to withdollars over two decades bol of defeat after thoudraw by the end of the to train and equip Afghan sands of Americans and month. their Vietnamese allies security forces. But the The U.S. has been trywere airlifted out of the ing to get out of Afghani- Western-backed governcity on helicopters. U.S. ment was rife with corstan, its longest war, for Secretary of State Antony ruption. Commanders several years now. Blinken has rejected any American troops ousted exaggerated the number comparisons to Afghanithe Taliban in a matter of of soldiers to siphon off stan, saying: “This is months when they invad- resources, and troops manifestly not Saigon.” in the field often lacked ed to root out al-Qaida, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 3 GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Free food program for kids at the fair ROCKSPRINGS — This year at the Meigs County Fair, free summer meal bags will be available for children between the ages of 1-18 years. The OSU Extension Office in Meigs County is partnering with COAD/RSVP to offer the children in Meigs County a free meal and information on healthy food choices, Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the fair. These summer meal bags are sponsored by COAD/RSVP of the Ohio Valley. The summer meal bags will have breakfast and lunch items for the children. The bags will be available on the covered porch at the Thompson-Roush building on the fair grounds. Extension staff will be talking about MyPlate and will have handouts and information on nutrition education as well. Area road closures, construction announced GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Engineer Brett A. Boothe announces Swan Creek RD (CR 152) will be closed between Horse Creek RD (TR-862) and Peters Branch (TR-846), beginning Monday, Aug. 16 - Tuesday, Aug. 17 for culvert replacement, weather permitting. Local traffic will need to use other County roads as a detour. GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Engineer Brett A. Boothe announces the following road closures due to emergency bridge replacement: Carter Road will be closed between Little Bullskin Road and Lincoln Pike Road starting Aug. 9 and ending Aug. 24, weather permitting. Local traffic will need to use other county roads as detours. BIDWELL — SR 160/554 roundabout construction. A roundabout construction project begins on July 26 at the intersection of SR 160 and SR 554. From July 26-Sept. 6, SR 554 will be closed between SR 160 and Porter Road. ODOT’s detour is SR 7 through Cheshire to SR 735 to U.S. 35 to SR 160 to SR 554. Beginning July 26, one lane of SR 160 will be closed and temporary traffic signals will be in place between Homewood Drive and Porter Road. Estimated completion: Oct. 1. GALLIA COUNTY — SR 141 is closed between Dan Jones Road (County Road 28) and Redbud Hill Road (Township Road 462) for a bridge deck replacement project. ODOT’s detour is SR 7 to SR 588 to SR 325 to SR 141. Estimated completion: Aug. 23. MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge replacement project began on April 12 on State Route 143, between Lee Road (Township Road 168) and Ball Run Road (Township Road 20A). One lane will be closed. Temporary traffic signals and a 10 foot width restriction will be in place. Estimated completion: Nov. 15. Gallipolis Community yard sale set for Aug. 21 GALLIPOLIS — The City of Gallipolis will hold its annual Community Yard Sale Saturday, Aug. 21 in the Gallipolis City Park from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be no rain date. A non-refundable permit fee of $10 for each section will be charged for this event. Participants must pre-register at the Assistant City Treasurer /City Manager’s office at the Gallipolis City Building 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio and pick your location. Applications will be taken starting Monday, Aug. 2. For more info call the Gallipolis Municipal Building at 740-441-6003 ext. 522 or go to the City’s website at cityofgallipolis.com under Code Enforcement. Storytime at Meigs Library locations resumes Sept. 13 Storytime resumes at all Meigs Library locations the week of Sept. 13. Mondays – Racine Library, Tuesdays – Eastern Library, Wednesdays – Pomeroy Library, Thursdays – Middleport Library. All locations are at 1 p.m. Ridenour Gas Service Announces their propane Fair Week Special!! Call during fair week for special pricing on propane!! (Must purchase at least 200 gallon) 740-985-3307 PO Box 55 Chester, Ohio Proud sponsor of the Meigs County Fair OH-70249763 �S ports 4 Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing RedStorm battles Marshall to scoreless draw By Randy Payton with no overtime period. The Thundering Herd, which was making its first appearance since RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio winning the NCAA Division I national Grande and Marshall championship in May, University battled outshot the RedStorm each other — and the sweltering heat — before 16-7 overall and 6-0 in shots on goal. settling on a scoreless Marshall’s first half draw, Friday morning, in lineup was comprised exhibition men’s soccer of its regular starting action at Evan E. Davis lineup — including AllField. The two teams played a American Vitor Dias pair of 45-minute periods, — and head coach Chris Grassie’s club peppered but elected not to play Rio Grande goalkeeper overtime. The “B” game between Daniel Merino with 11 shots, five of which were the two schools, on frame. which was played Merino made a trio of Randy Payton | Rio Grande Athletics simultaneously on the dazzling stops, though, Rio Grande’s Diego Martinez steps in front of a pass intended for Marshall’s Adam Lubell during adjacent practice field, Friday’s exhibition men’s soccer match at Davis Field in Rio Grande, Ohio. to keep the Thundering ended in a 1-1 deadlock For Ohio Valley Publishing Herd off the board. The RedStorm managed five of their seven shots and three of their four corner kick chances after halftime, but failed to find the back of the net. Merino went the distance in goal for Rio Grande, while Oliver Semmle played the first half and Cooper Blay was in net in the second half for Marshall. The Thundering Herd is now 0-4-2 all-time in its six exhibition contests with head coach Scott Morrissey’s RedStorm. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP Blue Devils start fast, blast Circleville 7-1 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com CENTENARY, Ohio — About as good a start to something as you could want. The Gallia Academy boys soccer team built a 3-0 first half lead and had a trio of players score at least two goals — including a hat trick from Brody Wilt — as the Blue Devils rolled to a 7-1 victory over Circleville on Friday night in the season opener at Lester Field. Wilt started the scoring barrage in the seventh minute as he took a pass from Carson Wamsley and buried it for a quick 1-0 edge, then Wamsley received the favor back from Wilt two minutes later as Wamsley’s first score gave the hosts a 2-0 cushion. Wamsley added a second goal, unassisted, in the 15th minute of the first half while giving GAHS (1-0-0) a commanding 3-goal edge with more than 20-plus minutes remaining until intermission. The visiting Tigers (1-1-0) picked up their lone goal with three minutes left as Payden Dillon found the back of the net to make it a 3-1 contest headed into the break. Keagan Daniels pushed the Gallia Academy lead back out to three scores with an unassisted goal in the 59th minute, then Wilt added his second goal in the 65th minute after planting a Maddux Camden pass in net for a 5-1 advantage. Daniels recorded his second unassisted goal in the 69th minute for a 6-1 lead, then Wilt finished off the scoring with an unassisted goal in the 75th minute to wrap up both his hat trick and the final 6-goal outome. GAHS outshot Circleville by a sizable 41-2 overall margin and took all six corner kicks in the contest. See SOCCER | 6 AP File photo Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud runs through a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, on April 5. Thirdyear Ohio State coach Ryan Day opens a preseason camp for the first time without a good idea of who will be the starting quarterback. Stroud frontrunner for Buckeyes QB job By Mitch Stacy AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio — None of the three freshmen competing to start at quarterback for No. 4 Ohio State has thrown a pass in a college football game. That’s unfamiliar and unsettling for third-year Ohio State coach Ryan Day, who had the luxury of the record-shattering Justin Fields running the offense the past two seasons. Day revealed Monday that the frontrunner to start is C.J. Stroud, a 6-foot-3, 218-pound redshirt freshman from Rancho Cucamonga, California, who played sparingly last year in mop-up duty. Stroud has moved in front of Jack Miller, a member of that same 2020 recruiting class, and freshman Kyle McCord. “I don’t know how much separation there is. I’m not sure,” Day said. “But I’ll say that every day (Stroud’s) been competing, he’s been taking care of the football, making good decisions, he’s been a leader. And those are all some of the traits we’re looking for.” The wildcard is Quinn Ewers from Southlake, Texas, the No. 2 high school prospect in the 2022 class who decided to forgo his senior season and come to Ohio State to take advantage of endorsement offers via new NIL rules. Ewers is enrolled and is going through the process to be eligible to play this season. Day is trying to impress upon the freshmen the sometimes crushing responsibility that comes with the top QB position at Ohio State. “I try to tell them all the time if you can survive practice with me kind of getting after you, the games will be easy,” he said. “That’s sometimes hard on those guys. I try to help them understand how hard it is to win a game and to play quarterback at this level. “Our expectation here is Heisman Trophy, national championship,” he said. “The pressure has never been higher See STROUD | 6 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Tuesday, Aug. 17 Golf Meigs girls, River Valley girls at Vinton County, 4 p.m. Point Pleasant, Buffalo, Ravenswood at Wahama, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 Golf Wahama at Ravenswood, 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 Soccer Ohio Valley Christian at Calvary Baptist, 6 p.m. Golf TVC Hocking at Meigs GG, 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 Football Meigs at Gallia Academy, 7 p.m. Symmes Valley at South Gallia, 7 p.m. Green at Eastern, 7 p.m. Chesapeake at Southern, 7 p.m. River Valley at Piketon, 7 p.m. Soccer Point Pleasant boys at Braxton County, 8 p.m. Golf Point Pleasant at Buffalo, 4 p.m. Race organizers look for answers in Brickyard finish By Michael Marot of those running at the end looked like they had been involved in a roughand-tumble short track or INDIANAPOLIS — dirt track race rather than One by one, drivers sped a road course. across the deterioratAs a result, most Cup ing curbing in the fifth teams will spend this and sixth turns late in week scrambling to repair the Brickyard 200. One and rebuild their cars by one, they veered off after a second straight course. Randy Crist | AP road race. They return to When the NASCAR Christopher Bell (20) and Ryan Preece (37) slide out during a Cup Series race restarted massive crash caused by a piece of curbing during a NASCAR an oval Sunday at Michiafter track workers Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday in gan, and for some it can’t come soon enough. removed the curbing, Indianapolis. Organizers will likely seven more cars had simisaw some exciting action investigate whether the problems today,” NASlar results in the same out there and I think that wear and tear of three section of the Indianapo- CAR vice president of competition Scott Miller the course itself puts on a days of practice, qualifylis road course Sunday. ing and racing on a rare really good show.” said. “We’ll take a lot of It looked like a democrossover weekend with The entertainment learnings away and come lition derby and race the IndyCar, NASCAR value proved costly. back and put on a better organizers have plenty Xfinity and Cup series Nine of the 11 cars to reconsider before next event, obviously avoidthat didn’t finish were ing the problems we had year’s race. See BRICKYARD | 6 “Obviously, we had our today. But I think that we involved in crashes. Many AP Sports Writer �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, August 17, 2021 5 Having A Yard Sale? 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Reed is assists last year in 66 averaging 17.5 points, games for the Celtics. 12.5 rebounds and 2.5 “That is what I’m tryblocks per game in Las ing to become and I’m Vegas. going to keep working AP Sports Writer The Blue Angels (0-1-0) were ousthot by a 12-7 overall margin, with senior keeper From page 4 Alivia Lear making nine Blue Angels fall 3-0 in stops in the setback. opener Preslee Reed mustered five of the Blue CENTENARY, Ohio — Makaya Cockerham Angels’ seven shot attempts, while Kyrsten scored two goals and Nilyn Cockerham added Sanders provided the other two shot another for Circleville attempts. on Friday night during © 2021 Ohio Valley a 3-0 victory over host Publishing, all rights Gallia Academy in a reserved. non-conference girls soccer matchup at Les- Bryan Walters can be reached at ter Field. 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Soccer Alabama No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 By Ralph D. Russo with the six national titles, the Tide has three more top-four finishes over the previous 12 years and has never ended a season ranked lower than 10th. AP College Football Writer Another college football season will start with everyone chasing the Tide. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll for fourth time in the past six seasons. Coming off its sixth national championship under Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide enters the season loaded with potential replacements for the record-breakers and NFL draft picks who have moved on, including Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith. Alabama received 47 of 63 first-place votes from the panel of sports writers and broadcasters in the poll presented by Regions Bank. Oklahoma is No. 2, just ahead of No. 3 Clemson (each received six first-place votes). Ohio State, which lost to the Tide in last season’s championship game, is No. 4 after receiving a first-place vote. Georgia received three first-place votes and rounds out the top five. The 2020 Buckeyes were emblematic of a bizarre season played through the pandemic, suiting up for only eight games after the Big Ten didn’t kickoff until late October. The season was riddled with postponements, cancellations, and players and coaches Stroud From page 4 for those guys, and they understand.” Keys to the car Whichever freshman wins the job will have an outstanding supporting cast, including receivers Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson, possibly the best wideout tandem in college football. Master Teague III returns as the top incumbent running back, but he’s being pushed by others, including freshmen Miyan Brickyard From page 4 played any role in the chaotic finish. “The curbing is the same style we’ve had since we built it. It’s been replaced, repaired,” Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles said. “We’ve AP File photo Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Jan. 12. Another college football season will start with everyone chasing the Tide. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll released Monday. 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Oklahoma has the most with 10. š�Edbo�jme�j[Wci�^Wl[� gone wire-to-wire as the No. 1 team in the country during a season. Southern California was the last in 2004, with Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart. The first was undefeated Florida State in 1999, possibly the best team of the Bobby Bowden era. Bowden died earlier this month at 91. š�De$�.�9_dY_ddWj_�e\� the American Athletic Conference is the first team from outside the Power Five leagues to be ranked in the preseason top 10 since Louisville started ninth in 2012. That was the Cardinals’ final season as a member of the AAC before joining the Atlantic Coast Conference. The defending AAC champion Bearcats have the best preseason ranking for a non-Power Five or BCS conference team since Boise State was No. 5 to begin 2011. The Broncos out of the Mountain West finished that season No. 8. missing games across the country because of COVID-19. There was little nonconference play and none among Power Five conference teams. Amid all the chaos and frustration was a familiar ending: The season came to a close with Alabama on top. Last year’s Tide staked a claim as the greatest team of the Saban dynasty. Alabama went 13-0, facing 11 Southeastern Conference teams and playoff showdowns with Notre Dame and Ohio State. The most powerful offense in the country lost Smith, quarterback Mac Jones and running back Najee Harris, all firstround NFL draft picks this year. The next wave of blue-chippers stepping into bigger roles includes running back Brian Robinson, receiver John Metchie and quarterback Bryce Young, a former five-star recruit from California. Since the AP started the preseason poll in 1950, only 11 teams that started No. 1 also ended the season as No. 1. Alabama was the last do it, in 2017, the middle season of three straight in which the Crimson Tide took the preseason top spot. Alabama finished second in 2016 and ‘18. No program faces higher expectations than Alabama going into any season: The Crimson Tide is the only team in the country to start each of the last 13 seasons ranked in the top five. And no program has been better at meeting those expectations: Along Williams and TreVeyon Henderson. “They got a nice little vehicle to drive,” offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said of the QB candidates. “We’ll see who can put their hands on and steer it the best.” Dawand Jones, a junior who could win the starting job at right tackle. “I got 10 guys (who can play),” offensive line coach Greg Studrawa said. “I think the backups would start at a lot of places.” O-line riches Ohio State’s offensive line is massive and talented. There is experience in Thayer Munford, who is being switched from tackle to guard, Harry Miller at center and Nicholas Petit-Frere at left tackle. Camp has been buzzing about 6-foot-8, 360-pound On the other side The Buckeyes’ defensive line will be anchored by tackle Haskell Garrett, who took advantage of an extra year of eligibility offered due to the pandemic. He emerged as a star and leader last season after being shot in the face on the street last summer. Safety Josh Schedule No tune-up games to start the season this time for the Buckeyes. They open on Thursday night, Sept. 2, at Minnesota and come back home to face No. 11 Oregon in Week 2. Other key games will be at No. 17 Indiana on Oct. 23, at home against No. 19 Penn State on Oct. 30, at Michigan on Nov. 27 in the annual rivalry game. Prediction: 11-1. not ever really had an issue with those curbs. We looked at that section every session, looked at it every night, every morning there was no indication there was ever anything wrong with it, so it’s a little bit of a surprise to us.” Drivers were surprised, too. William Byron, the pole winner and the first to crash, prepared for the first Brickyard on the 14-turn, 2.4-mile course by working on a simulator with IndyCar driver Rinus VeeKay. And yet, Bryon said he’d never experienced anything like it. Others went public with their complaints. “I’m missing the oval already,” playoff contender Austin Dillon said after being knocked out in the second melee. Dillon noted that drivers also played a role in what occurred and Brickyard winner AJ Allmendinger, a former open-wheel driver, agreed. “When you hit them wrong, you pay the price,” he said of the chicanes. “Unfortunately, it was a huge price and we don’t need that. We don’t need to be tearing up cars like that. But at the same time, we have to drive over it the right way. I thought the race track had the right limitations. Unfortunately, the curbing was just starting to come up.” The wild finish overshadowed what had been a relatively safe, intriguing race. Only 11 of the first 78 laps were run under yellow — two coming at the end of the first two stages and two for debris on the track. When the curbing came loose, things changed quickly. Series officials debated whether to call the race early but track workers managed to detach the curb. Then the question was whether a second chicane should be removed. NASCAR opted to keep it in. “As we worked through putting it together for the Xfinity race last year, there was a big ask from the drivers to have something back there because that section was way too fast,” Miller said. “That was not something we were going to sign up for.” It’s not the first time the Brickyard left town amid controversy. Tire problems plagued the Brickyard 400 in 2008 and again in 2020. After a rain delay and a series of late crashes, the 2017 Brickyard 400 finished at sunset. Still, there was a big crowd this weekend along with the intense racing Boles and Miller say they’d prefer keeping the Cup cars on the road course in 2022 — if they can solve Sunday’s problems. “I think we made the right decision for right now and I think we want to have it back on the road course next year, so we’ll see where we go,” Boles said. “I don’t think it has any impact.” Classifieds LEGALS Ohio Valley Publishing NOTICE OFANNUAL ELECTION, SALE OFMEMBERSHIP, AND PETITION FORELECTION TO THE GALLIA COUNTYAGRICULTURAL SOCIETY The Gallia County Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting and election for members of its Board of Directors on Thursday, September 16, 2021. The election will be held at the Gallia County Junior Fairgrounds between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Only current 2021 members of the Society may vote or become a candidate for election. In order to become a current member of the Gallia County Agricultural Society you must: 1 - be a resident of Gallia County 2 - be at least 18 years old 3 - purchase your $2.00 membership on or before 4:00 p.m. September 1, 2021, in person. Memberships may be purchased during business hours at the following locations: The Brown Insurance Agency The Wiseman Insurance Agency In order to become a candidate for election to the board of directors you must: 1 - be a current member of the Gallia County Agricultural Society. 2 - submit a petition containing at least 10 signatures of current members of the Agricultural Society to Board Secretary Tim Massie, on or before 4:00 p.m. Sept. 9, 2021. Petitions must be obtained from Secretary Tim Massie. 8/17/21,8/25/21,9/1/21 Proctor and cornerback Sevyn Banks, both seniors, lead the secondary. The Buckeyes will have three new starters at linebacker. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, August 17, 2021 7 59 COVID-19 cases reported since Friday Staff Report OHIO VALLEY — A total of 59 new COVID-19 cases have been reported since Friday in the Ohio Valley Publishing area. A total of 25 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Mason County since Friday. Twenty-three new COVID-19 cases were reported in Gallia County since Friday as part of Monday’s update from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Eleven new COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend in Meigs County, according to the Monday update from ODH. Here is a closer look at the local COVID-19 data: Gallia County According to the 2 p.m. update from the Ohio Department of Health, there have been 2,635 total cases (23 new) in Gallia County since the beginning of the pandemic, 163 hospitalizations and 51 deaths. Of the 2,635 cases, 2,430 (11 new) are presumed recovered. Case data is as follows: 0-19 — 354 cases (3 new), 2 hospitalizations 20-29 —447 cases (8 new), 6 hospitalizations 30-39 — 348 cases (2 new), 6 hospitalizations 40-49 — 397 cases (5 new), 14 hospitalizations, 1 death 50-59 — 386 cases (2 new), 19 hospitalizations, 4 deaths 60-69 — 327 cases (2 new), 30 hospitalizations, 8 deaths 70-79 — 216 cases (1 new), 44 hospitalizations, 12 deaths 80-plus — 160 cases, 42 hospitalizations, 25 deaths Vaccination rates in Gallia County are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 10,970 (36.69 percent of the population) Vaccines completed: 10,068 (33.67 percent of the population) the 1,585 cases, 1,471 (7 new) are presumed recovered. Case data is as follows: 0-19 — 208 cases (2 new), 1 hospitalization 20-29 — 228 cases (1 new), 2 hospitalizations 30-39 — 193 cases (3 new), 4 hospitalizations 40-49 — 236 cases (3 new), 8 hospitalizations 50-59 — 226 cases, 9 hospitalizations, 1 death 60-69 — 223 cases (1 new), 23 hospitalizations, 6 deaths 70-79 — 164 cases, 22 hospitalizations, 12 deaths 80-plus — 107 cases (1 new), 18 hospitalizations, 20 deaths Vaccination rates in Meigs County are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 8,144 (35.55 percent of the population) Vaccines completed: 7,453 (32.54 percent of Meigs County According to the 2 p.m. the population) update from the Ohio Department of Health, Mason County there have been 1,585 According to the 10 total cases (11 new) a.m. update on Monday in Meigs County since from the West Virginia the beginning of the Department of Health pandemic, 87 hospitaliza- and Human Resources, tions and 40 deaths. Of there have been 2,245 OHIO BRIEFS Jury selection in case of arson fire that killed 9 AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Jury selection began Monday for a man accused of killing nine people in separate arson fires in his Akron neighborhood. Stanley Ford, 62, could be sentenced to death if convicted on multiple aggravated murder charges. He is accused of killing a couple in 2016 and two adults and five children in 2017. The trial is expected to begin Aug. 30, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. Ford’s initial trial began in March 2020. After a week of testimony and several delays, Summit County Judge Christine Croce declared a mistrial the following June at the request of Ford’s attorneys, who cited concerns about Ford’s ability to get a fair trial during the coronavirus pandemic. The April 2016 fire killed Lindell Lewis, 66, and his girlfriend, Gloria Hart, 65. Those killed in the May 2017 fire were 35-yearold Dennis Huggins, his partner, 38-year-old Angela Boggs, 14-year-old Jered Boggs, 6-year-old Daisia Huggins, 5-year-old Kylle Huggins, 3-yearold Alivia Huggins and 16-month-old Cameron Huggins. Ohio court to weigh deadline for guilty plea withdrawal COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A man who tried unsuccessfully to withdraw his guilty plea in a fatal shooting at the last minute after he said new evidence could exonerate him will have his case heard by the Ohio Supreme Court. At issue is the 2017 killing of a woman during an argument at a Cleveland gas station. Three people fired shots that day, including defendant Terry Barnes, who argued he shot in self-defense, according to court records. Police never determined who fired the fatal shot and Barnes pleaded to involuntary manslaughter because he didn’t believe there was enough evidence to back up his argument. He moved to withdraw his guilty plea a day before sentencing after obtaining security footage audio that he said proved he didn’t fire first. Both a Cuyahoga County court judge and an appeals court panel ruled against Barnes. The state Supreme Court voted 4-3 last week to hear the case. SPORTS cases of COVID-19, in Mason County (2,176 confirmed cases, 69 probable cases) since the beginning of the pandemic and 38 deaths. Of those, 25 cases (24 confirmed and one probable) were newly reported on Monday. Case data is as follows: 0-4 — 29 confirmed cases (3 new), 1 probable case 5-11 — 50 confirmed cases, 2 probable cases 12-15 — 77 confirmed cases (1 new), 3 probable cases 16-20 — 150 confirmed cases (3 new), 4 probable cases 21-25 — 170 confirmed cases (3 new), 7 probable cases 26-30 — 212 confirmed cases (4 new), 10 probable cases 31-40 — 349 confirmed cases (1 new), 10 probable cases 41-50 — 320 confirmed cases (3 new), 14 probable cases (1 new), 1 death 51-60 — 310 confirmed cases (3 new), 6 probable cases, 2 deaths 61-70 — 272 confirmed cases (3 new), 3 probable cases, 6 deaths 71+ — 237 confirmed cases, 9 probable cases, 29 deaths A total of 9,383 people in Mason County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is 35.4 percent of the population, according to DHHR. There have been a total of 16,759 doses administered in Mason County. Mason County is currently gold on the West Virginia County Alert System. Ohio According to the 2 p.m. update from the Ohio Department of Health, there have been 1,814 cases in the past 24 hours (21-day average of 1,854), 118 new hospitalizations (21-day average of 86), 7 new ICU admissions (21-day average of 8) and zero new deaths (21-day average of 7). (Editor’s Note: Deaths are reported two days per week) Vaccination rates in Ohio are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 5,924,412 (50.68 percent of the population) Vaccines completed: 5,482,733 (46.90 percent of the population) West Virginia According to the 10 a.m. update on Monday from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, there have been 173,479 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 1482 reported since Friday. There have been a total of 2,978 deaths due to COVID19 since the start of the pandemic, with two since Friday. There are 5,949 active cases in the state, with a daily positivity rate of 9.14 and a cumulative positivity rate of 4.96 percent. Statewide, 1,089,226 West Virginia residents have received at least one dose of the COVID19 (60.8 percent of the population). A total of 49.9 percent of the population, 894,960 individuals have been fully vaccinated. Sarah Hawley and Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham contributed to this report. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Mom pleads guilty in missing son’s death MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — The mother of a 6-year-old boy who authorities say died when she tried to abandon him and his two older siblings at a park has pleaded guilty to murder and and two counts of felony child endangerment. Brittany Gosney, 29, of Middletown, unexpectedly entered her pleas during a court hearing Monday. The hearing had been requested by her attorney, who was seeking to bar prosecutors from using statements she made to detectives at trial. Gosney was facing 16 counts overall and initially pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, but she was found competent to stand trial in April following a court-ordered mental evaluation. The remaining 13 counts were dismissed as part of her plea deal, and she faces up to life in prison when she’s sentenced Sept. 13. Gosney’s 43-year-old boyfriend, James Hamilton, was also charged in the case and pleaded not guilty to the 15 counts he faces, including abuse of a corpse, evidence tampering and child endangerment. He was due to make a court appearance later Monday, but it wasn’t clear if he would be entering any pleas. Authorities have said Gosney told investigators that she was under pressure from Hamilton to get rid of 6-year-old James Hutchinson and his two siblings, ages 9 and 7. Gosney drove the three children to the park on Feb. 26, where she planned to abandon them, authorities said, but there was no indication that Gosney planned to kill them. Hutchinson died after he grabbed for a door on his mother’s vehicle and was dragged. Gosney and Hamilton dumped James’ body into the Ohio River near Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on Feb. 28, authorities have said. Flood conditions initially prevented a search effort there, and the boy’s body has not been recovered despite multiple searches. US probing Autopilot problems on Tesla vehicles By Tom Krisher Teslas on Autopilot or Traffic Aware Cruise Control have hit vehicles at scenes where first DETROIT — The responders have used U.S. government has flashing lights, flares, opened a formal invesan illuminated arrow tigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially auto- board or cones warning of hazards. The agency mated driving system announced the action after a series of collisions with parked emer- Monday in a posting on its website. gency vehicles. The probe is another The investigation covsign that NHTSA under ers 765,000 vehicles, President Joe Biden is almost everything that Tesla has sold in the U.S. taking a tougher stance on on automated vehicle since the start of the 2014 model year. Of the safety than under previcrashes identified by the ous administrations. National Highway Traffic Previously the agency was reluctant to regulate Safety Administration the new technology for as part of the probe, 17 people were injured and fear of hampering adoption of the potentially one was killed. life-saving systems. NHTSA says it has The investigation covidentified 11 crashes ers Tesla’s entire current since 2018 in which AP Auto Writer REPORTER NHTSA is a positive step forward for safety,” NTSB Chair Jennifer L. Homendy said in a statement Monday. “As we navigate the emerging world of advanced driving assistance systems, it’s important that NHTSA has insight into what these vehicles can, and cannot, do.” Last year the NTSB blamed Tesla, drivers and lax regulation by NHTSA for two collisions in which Teslas crashed beneath crossing tractor-trailers. The NTSB took the unusual step of accusing NHTSA of contributing to the crash for failing to make sure automakers put safeguards in place to limit use of electronic driving systems. Child Support Enforcement Agency Warrant Amnesty Day ✔ Are you passionate about high school sports The Meigs County Child Support Enforcement Agency and the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas will hold a child support enforcement warrant amnesty day on August 13 and August 20, 2021 from 9:00am until 1:00pm in the Common Pleas courtroom, 3rd floor, Courthouse. in Meigs, Mason and Gallia counties? ✔ Do you have a love of writing and/or background in Journalism, English, Communications or Public Relations? Ohio Valley Publishing has an immediate opening for an entry level sports reporter. Join our team and help tell the stories of varsity programs in three counties across 10 schools. Degree not required though experience in writing preferred. Benefits package offered. Send resume, cover letter and published clips to Sports Editor Bryan Walters at bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com. Anyone who has a civil child support enforcement warrant can appear, make payment arrangements, have the warrant released and will be issued a new court date. OH-70247697 For questions regarding the amnesty day, please call 740-444-7619 and speak with Kevin Dugan, Child Support Enforcement Supervisor. OH-70248903 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Serious inquiries only. model lineup, the Models Y, X, S and 3 from the 2014 through 2021 model years. The National Transportation Safety Board, which also has investigated some of the Tesla crashes dating to 2016, has recommended that NHTSA and Tesla limit Autopilot’s use to areas where it can safely operate. The NTSB also recommended that NHTSA require Tesla to have a better system to make sure drivers are paying attention. NHTSA has not taken action on any of the recommendations. The NTSB has no enforcement powers and can only make recommendations to other federal agencies. “Today’s action by For criminal child support warrants, you should contact the Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office at 740-992-6371. �LOCAL 8 Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Daily Sentinel The 2021 Meigs County Junior Fair Parade Eagle Scouts Ethan Short, Colton McDaniel and Cooper Schagel presented the colors during the opening ceremony on Sunday evening. Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel The Country Pioneers 4-H Club took part in Sunday’s parade. Busy Beavers 4-H Club was among the parade participants. The Rough Riders 4-H Club was among the participants in Sunday’s The Wooly Bully’s & More 4-H Club took part in the parade. parade. Grow’em & Show’em 4-H Club took part in the parade on Sunday. Cowboy Boots & Country Roots 4-H Club had their own wagon in The Big Bend Girl Scouts walked in the Meigs County Junior Fair Parade. the parade. Savannah Barnes sang the National Anthem to open the Meigs County Fair. Queen From page 1 named the 2021 Fair Queen First Runner Up. Cochran, 17, of Pomeroy, is the daughter of Jennifer Will. She is an eight year member of the Rough Riders 4-H Club and a three year member of the Meigs High School FFA Chapter. She will be a senior at Meigs High School this fall. Jacob Spencer was crowned the 2021 Meigs County Fair King. Spencer, 17, of Racine is the son of Kimberly Spencer and T. Jared Spencer. Spencer is a member of the Junior Fair Board and an eight year 4-H member. He will be a junior at Eastern High School this fall. Lizzie Parry was crowned the 2021 Meigs County Fair Livestock Princess. Meigs County Fair Royalty candidates are pictured on stage before the crowning. Pictured are (from left) Queen candidates Valerie Hamm, Shelbe Cochran and Olivia Harris, King candidate Jacob Spencer, Princess candidate Lizzie Parry and Prince candidates Jacob Fitch and Hunter Parry. Jacob Fitch was crowned the 2021 Meigs Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel County Fair Livestock 2020 Meigs County Fair Queen Kristin McKay crowns 2021 First Prince. Runner Up Shelbe Cochran. Fitch, 11, of Coolville is the son of Nicholas Middle School this fall. Parry, 14, of Coolville and Ashley Fitch. He She is a four year memis the lone princess is a three year member ber of Next Generation candidate for 2021. She of Next Generation 4-H Club where she has is the daughter of Matthew and Meghan Parry served as the health and 4-H Club, where he has served as vice president safety officer and presiand will be and eighth for two years. He will be dent of the club. grade student at Meigs Rutland Bottle Gas is a proud sponsor of the Meigs County Fair... Best of Luck to all 4-H Participants!! OH-70248096 a sixth grade student at Meigs Middle School this fall. 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