https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/837f446d456b93d82c3f88d46b62ec37.pdf e959c00b4930efcf11df9c99c0ffbd98 PDF Text Text 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 39° 51° 44° Periods of clouds and sunshine today. Patchy clouds tonight. High 56° / Low 38° Today’s weather forecast Weekly church columns RedStorm beats Blazers WEATHER s 3 CHURCH s 5 SPORTS s 8 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 238, Volume 75 49 new cases reported Latest from Meigs, Gallia, Mason By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham khawthorne@aimmediamidwest. com Friday, December 3, 2021 s 50¢ Shop with a Cop Vaccines completed: 11,960 (40.0 percent of the population). Meigs County According to the 2 p.m. update from ODH on Thursday, there have been 3,049 total cases (11 new) in Meigs County since the beginning of the pandemic, 178 hospitalizations (2 new) and 59 deaths. Of the 3,049 cases, 2,809 (10 new) are presumed recovered. Case data is as follows: 0-19 — 578 cases (8 new), 6 hospitalizations 20-29 — 425 cases (8 new), 5 hospitalizations 30-39 — 381 cases (9 new), 12 hospitalizations, 1 death 40-49 — 449 cases (5 new), 17 hospitalizations, 2 deaths 50-59 — 416 cases (7 new), 29 hospitalizations (1 new), 5 deaths 60-69 — 379 cases Gallia County (10 new), 41 hospitalAccording to the 2 p.m. update from ODH izations, 10 deaths 70-79 — 259 cases on Thursday, there (4 new), 43 hospitalizahave been 4,696 total cases (20 new) in Gallia tions (1 new), 20 deaths 80-plus — 151 cases County since the begin(4 new), 25 hospitalizaning of the pandemic, tions, 20 deaths 298 hospitalizations Vaccination rates in and 78 deaths. Of the Meigs County are as 4,696 cases, 4,321 (12 follows, according to new) are presumed ODH: recovered. Vaccines started: Case data is as fol9,935 (43.37 percent of lows: the population); 0-19 — 922 cases (4 Vaccines completed: new), 7 hospitalizations 20-29 —760 cases (3 8,982 (39.21 percent of the population). new), 17 hospitalizations 30-39 — 668 cases Mason County (2 new), 15 hospitalizaAccording to the 10 tions, 1 death a.m. update on Thurs40-49 — 687 cases day from DHHR, there (7 new), 31 hospitaliza- have been 3,963 cases tions, 4 deaths (18 new) of COVID50-59 — 624 cases 19, in Mason County (2 new), 50 hospitaliza- (3,707 confirmed cases, tions, 10 deaths 256 probable cases) 60-69 — 501 cases since the beginning of (1 new), 50 hospitaliza- the pandemic and 62 tions, 11 deaths deaths. DHHR reports 70-79 — 330 cases, there are currently 73 72 hospitalizations, 19 active cases and 3,828 deaths recovered cases, in 80-plus — 204 cases Mason County. (1 new), 56 hospitalizaCase data is as foltions, 32 deaths lows: Vaccination rates in 0-4 — 64 confirmed Gallia County are as cases, 2 probable case follows, according to 5-11 — 183 conODH: firmed cases, 16 probVaccines started: able cases 13,146 (43.97 percent of the population); See CASES | 14 OHIO VALLEY — Since yesterday’s update, there were 49 new COVID-19 cases reported in the Ohio Valley Publishing area on Thursday. There were zero deaths reported. In Gallia County, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported 20 new cases of COVID19. In Meigs County, ODH reported 11 new cases. In Mason County, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), reported 18 new COVID-19 cases. Here is a closer look at the local COVID-19 data: Courtesy of Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood A quilt donated by Albert Proffitt and Pat Barnette, who are pictured with Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood and Pomeroy Police Chief Chris Pitchford, raised $2,450 for Shop with a Cop. Pomeroy fireman Aaron Oliphant was also in attendance, but not pictured. Giving tradition continues By Lorna Hart Special to OVP POMEROY, Ohio — Each year, first responders shop with children to beginning with breakfast at Kountry Resort Campground for the chosen select Christmas gifts in a participants. Following breakfast, the kids program known as Shop board buses and head with a Cop. to Walmart in Mason,W. Meigs County’s event Va., where they will be will take place on Saturpartnered with a first day, Dec. 4 with the day responder to shop. The trip includes the Light Parade of first responder vehicles through Pomeroy, Ohio, with seven-year-old Will Wallace, a Coolville See COP | 14 Christmas in Middleport Parade, activities set for Saturday MIDDLEPORT, Ohio — Christmas arrives in Middleport this Saturday with the holiday parade and activities at Dave Diles Park, including a short program and candle lighting. According to a news release from the planning committee, this Saturday, Dec. 4, the parade lineup will begin at 6 p.m. between the parking areas of the former Goodwill building and Middleport Dairy Queen. Then, at 6:30 p.m., the parade will proceed south on North Second Avenue, through the Middleport Courtesy Business District. Pictured are members of the Meigs Community Band. Current plans have Feeney The band, and others, return to Middleport this Saturday for Christmas activities in the village, including a Bennett American Legion Post #128 leading the parade, parade. followed by the Meigs High School Marching Band and Santa Claus, among others. At the conclusion of the parade, the public is invited to the Dave Diles Park where Santa Claus will also be present, along with treats of cookies, hot chocolate, cider, and popcorn, all free of charge to the public. In addition, there will also be a short program that includes music by the Meigs High School Marching Band, as well as the Meigs Community Band, and the River City Players and a short performance by the Gallia-Meigs Performing Arts. See CHRISTMAS | 14 Fire levy, zoning, park activities on Middleport’s agenda Staff Report AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 2021 The Daily Sentinel, an edition of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. attorney Richard Hedges. Numerous visitors were present due to the zoning decision appeal to be heard MIDDLEPORT — Middleport at council. Opening prayer was Village recently met in regular given by Rev. Hopkins followed by session, discussing the Salisbury the Pledge of Allegiance. Township fire levy, zoning, activiMotions were made to approve ties at Dave Diles Park and other the minutes of the Nov. 8 meeting agenda items. Council met in regular session on and to approve payment of the bills as reviewed by the finance Nov. 22 at village hall with Mayor committee. Both were approved Fred Hoffman presiding. Present unanimously. were the following: Council memMayor Hoffman stated he had bers Matt Lyons, Shawn Arnott, Ben Reed, Brian Conde, and Susan met with Board members of the Page. Larry Byer was absent due to Meigs County Board of Elections fighting a structure fire on So. Sec- and Meigs County Prosecutor James Stanley concerning the ond Ave. Also present were Fiscal Salisbury Township fire levy being Officer Susan Baker, Police Chief Mony Wood, Village Administrator on the Middleport and Pomeroy ballots. Hoffman clarified to Ohio Joe Woodall, Building Inspector Valley Publishing, that after he Mike Hendrickson, and Village met with Stanley, it appears there was “a mistake in the paperwork by township officials.” The Mayor further stated that Stanley was working on a solution to the problem and Hoffman asked the village be “posted” on what was going on with the issue “and that both Middleport and Pomeroy would just like to have this taken off both villages tax rates for 2022.” The mayor thanked Conde and other village officials who met with Ann Bonner concerning trees at both Hartinger Park and Diles Park. He said that he had met with Ms. Bonner afterwards and was made aware of what recommendations were made. He stated that See AGENDA | 14 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Friday, December 3, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS OBITUARY ERMA BAIRD WEST PLAINS, Missouri — Erma Baird, age 98 of West Plains, Missouri and formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2021 in West Plains, where she had resided with her daughter Donna for the last 12 years. She was born September 30, 1923 in Gallipolis to the late William and Lula Fraley. On July 22 1941 she married Glen Baird who preceded her in death on May 31,2004. Into this marriage we’re born five children. Teenie as she was known by many was a very devoted homemaker, a loving, caring wife, mother, Gramy, great Gramy and great great Gramy to many. She was a fantastic cook and welcomed everyone into her loving home and no one every left hungry. She was famous for her homemade chicken and noodles. She was the Solid Foundation of a family she loved dearly. She was of Baptist faith and loved singing all of the old hymns which she knew every word. She is survived by four children, Becky Pasquale of Gallipolis, Donna (Bill) McKinney of Missouri, Ronnie of Georgia and Kim of Jackson, Ohio. She was preceded in death by daughter, Cindy; grandchildren Cassie, Mike, Andy; sons-in-law, John Pasquale and Gene Bates and daughter-inlaw, Phyllis Baird. She was the last of thirteen children preceded in death by three brothers and nine sisters. Donavon, William, Ray, Ruth, Lettie, Dorothy, Georgia, Margaret, Patty, Ruby, Farie and Mrytle. She will forever be missed. Funeral services for Erma will be 11 a.m., Monday December 6, 2021 at the First Church of God in Gallipolis with her grandson, Kurt McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the WaughHalley-Wood Funeral Home on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. An online guest registry is available at www. waugh-halley-wood. com. DEATH NOTICES HUMPHREYS NEW HAVEN — Wanda Doreen (Coyle) Humphreys, 98, of New Haven, died at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Private graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Letart. Arrangements provided by Foglesong Funeral Home, Mason. VANCE CHESHIRE — Carnell Vance Jr., 81, Cheshire, Ohio died at 3 a.m., Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his residence. Arrangements will be announced by the Cremeens-King Funeral Home. ‘GriefShare’ seminar Tuesday MIDDLEPORT, Ohio — The Middleport Church of Christ will hold a GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. A video presentation will cover topics like: dealing with hard-hitting emotions, what to do about traditions, how to survive social events, and where to find comfort and strength. According to organizers, “If you have lost a loved one we invite you to this special event.” This is a free event. Questions, contact Teri Hockman at 740-992-2914. OHIO BRIEF Priest pleads guilty to raping altar boy CINCINNATI (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest in Ohio on Thursday pleaded guilty to raping an altar boy during a three-year period in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Under terms of a plea agreement, Father Geoff Drew, 59, will be sentenced to seven years in prison and must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. He’ll receive credit for approximately 27 months he has spent in confinement. In addition, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati said it would seek to remove him from the clergy. The plea came one day before jury selection was set to begin for his trial. Prosecutors said the attacks took place in Drew’s office at St. Jude Church when he was serving as the music minister from 1988 to 1991. 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Free community breakfast RACINE — Free Community Breakfast, Carmel Sutton UMC, 31435 Pleasant View Road, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4; open to the public/all welcomed; serving eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, homemade biscuits, gravy, fruit. Flea Market and Craft Show SYRACUSE — Flea Market and Craft Show hosted by Syracuse Community Center, Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kitchen will be open to serve food. Benefit Bingo set for Dec. 4 Diles Park. Christmas Bazaar, cookie walk GALLIPOLIS — A Christmas Bazaar and Cookie Walk is set for 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 at St. Louis Church - Lourdes Hall on State and Fourth streets in Gallipolis. Cookies, baked items, handmade crafts, gently used Christmas items, used books. Price drawings, tickets sold at the door. Chili and hot dogs for lunch. Vintage train display. Visit with St. Nick for a photo from 2-4 p.m. Open House at Chester CHESTER — Chester Shade Historical Association open house event, 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, music, tours, “hunt for the Nutcracker”, refreshments, door prizes. Christmas Flower Show NEW HAVEN, W.Va. — Bend Area C.A.R.E. will be sponsoring the Benefit Bingo Games on Dec. POMEROY — Meigs County 4 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Garden Clubs present Christmas in New Haven. Proceeds will bene- Flower Show, Saturday, Dec. 4 and fit the Share-A-Christmas program. Sunday, Dec. 5, 1-4 p.m., Mulberry Community Center, admission is free. Gallipolis Christmas Parade GALLIPOLIS — The annual Gallipolis Christmas Parade which will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. in Downtown Gallipolis. There are nearly 70 entries this year. Parade registration is closed. Middleport Christmas Parade MIDDLEPORT — The Middleport Lighted Christmas Parade returns Saturday, Dec. 4 beginning at 6:30 p.m., with line up at 6 p.m. at the Goodwill parking lot. Activities immediately follow at Dave Racine American Legion dinner RACINE — Racine American Legion hosts dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, fried chicken, ham, noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, roll, dessert, drink. Christmas in Reedsville REEDSVILLE — Reedsville Christmas Parade is set for Sunday, Dec. 5 at noon, with lineup at 11:30 a.m. at the Belleville Locks and Dam. The Reedsville Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6, also at the Belleville Locks and Dam. Rio Basket Benefit set for Dec. 5 RIO GRANDE — Benefit Basket, Vera Bradley, Thirty-One & Yeti games, double-play games fundraiser for, and sponsored by The University of Rio Grande’s women’s basketball team, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 5, at Lyne Center on URG campus. Doors open 1 p.m., games begin at 2 p.m. Doughnuts with Santa PORTLAND — “Doughnuts With Santa” will be take place at the Portland Community Center at 2 p.m., Dec. 11. There will be snacks. Bring cameras for photos with Santa. Bossard holiday hours GALLIPOLIS — The Bossard Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. Normal hours of operation will resume on Sunday, Dec. 26. The library will also close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31 and remain closed for New Year’s Day holiday on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Normal hours of operation will resume on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Humane Society has straw for pets MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Humane Society will be providing straw for pet bedding during the months of November, December, January, and February. Vouchers may be picked up at the Humane Society Thrift Shop, 253 North Second Street, Middleport for a fee of $2. For more information call 740-992-6064. Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign By Zeke Miller and Alexandra Jaffe Associated Press BETHESDA — President Joe Biden is set to kick off a more urgent campaign for Americans to get COVID-19 booster shots Thursday as he unveils his winter plans for combating the coronavirus and its omicron variant with enhanced availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions. The plan includes a requirement for private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests and a tightening of testing requirements for people entering the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status. But as some other nations close their borders or reimpose lockdowns, officials said Biden was not moving to impose additional restrictions beyond his recommendation that Americans wear masks indoors in public settings. Biden traveled to the National Institutes of Health outside Washington on Thursday for a briefing on the virus with his COVID-19 response team and scientific advisers before delivering remarks outlining his strategy. Biden said Wednesday that going forward the U.S. would fight the virus “not with shutdowns or lockdowns but with more widespread vaccinations, boosters, testing, and more.” The White House released details of Biden’s plan early Thursday, in advance of the speech. The Biden administration has come to view widespread adoption of booster shots as its most effective tool for combating COVID-19 this winter. Medical experts say boosters provide enhanced and more enduring protection against COVID-19, including new variants. “There’s a national campaign to get the 100 million eligible Americans who have not yet gotten their booster a booster,” White House COVID-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients said Thursday on CBS. Much remains unknown about the omicron variant, including whether it is more contagious, whether it makes people more seriously ill and whether it can thwart the vaccines. About 100 million Americans are eligible for boosters under current U.S. policy, with more becoming eligible every day. Convincing those who have already been vaccinated to get another dose, officials believe, will be far easier than vaccinating the roughly 43 million adult Americans who haven’t gotten a shot despite widespread public pressure campaigns to roll up their sleeves. And while Biden’s vaccination-or-testing requirement for workers at larger employers has been held up by legal challenges, the president on Thursday will renew his call for businesses to move ahead and impose their own mandates on workers so they can stay open without outbreaks. In a effort to encourage more people to take the booster doses, the Biden administration is stepping up direct outreach to seniors — the population most vulnerable to the virus. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will send a notice to all 63 million Medicare beneficiaries encouraging them to get booster doses, the White House said. The AARP will work with the administration on education campaigns for seniors. So far about 42 million Americans, about half of them seniors, have received a booster dose. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week broadened its booster dose recommendation to cover all Americans aged at least 18 starting six months after their second dose of the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer or Moderna. The White House said the CDC was also developing new guidance for schools in an effort to reduce or eliminate current quarantine requirements for those are not fully vaccinated and exposed to the virus. The new policies, which the White House said will be released in the coming weeks, could include so-called “test-to-stay” policies, in which those who are considered close contacts can continue to go to school but wear masks and undergo serial testing, in a bid to mini- mize learning loss and disruption. The administration’s upcoming rule to require private insurers to cover at-home testing is still being drafted, and many details remain to be worked out, including under what criteria they will be reimbursable, officials said. Those insured by Medicare and Medicaid would not be eligible, but the White House said as many as 150 million people with private insurance would see easier and cheaper access to the at-home tests. The administration said it is making 50 million COVID-19 tests free for older people and other vulnerable groups for pickup at senior centers and community sites. Beginning next week, the White House said, all travelers to the U.S., regardless of nationality or vaccination status, will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of boarding their flights. That’s down from three days right now for those who have been vaccinated, in an added precaution against the omicron variant. But the White House has shelved tougher options, like requiring post-arrival testing or requiring quarantines upon arrival in the U.S. The White House has not yet moved to require domestic U.S. travelers to be vaccinated or get tested, as officials believe such a requirement would be immediately mired in litigation. �NEWS/WEATHER Ohio Valley Publishing Friday, December 3, 2021 3 Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices By Terence Chea eda. Many of its suppliers in Oregon lost trees in the tripledigit heat wave. “It was looking pretty grim for a while,” Valenzuela said. “Every single day you’re on the phone checking, ‘Hey, you got anything? If you do, send it my way.’ So a lot of work to get these trees on the ground this year.” Crystal River had to raise prices this year because the costs of trees, labor and truck delivery have all gone up, Valenzuela said. Alameda resident Ian Steplowski came to Crystal River lot to buy a Silvertip tree with his wife and two young kids the day after Thanksgiving. “We’re having shortages of everything and of course it had to take Christmas trees,” Steplowski said. “Definitely extreme weather conditions.” Record-breaking heat and wildfires in late June took a heavy toll on Christmas tree ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — farms in Oregon and WashingEven Christmas trees aren’t ton, two of the nation’s largest immune to the pandemicinduced shortages and inflation growers. Warner could not provide an plaguing the economy. Extreme weather and supply estimate of how many fewer chain disruptions have reduced trees there will be this year but supplies of both real and artifi- because it takes up to 10 years cial trees this season. American to grow, the crop loss will be shoppers should expect to have felt for many seasons to come. The shortage of truck drivers fewer choices and pay up to is making it harder and more 30% more for both types this expensive to transport live Christmas, industry officials trees from farms to stores and said. tree lots. “It’s a double whammy — Warner’s advice: “Shop early. weather and supply chain probIf you see something you like, lems are really hampering the buy it.” industry,” said Jami Warner, At Crystal River Christmas executive director of the AmerTrees, owner Dale Pine and ican Christmas Tree Associahis nephew Stacy Valenzuela tion, an industry trade group. “Growers have been hard hit by struggled to get enough trees to sell at their tree lot in Alamfloods, fires, smoke, drought, Associated Press noticing everything’s a bit more expensive this year already.” Teri Schaffert heard about the shortage of real trees this year, so she decided to buy an artificial tree for the first time. Almost a week before Thanksgiving, she went to shop at the Burlington showroom of Balsam Hill, which primarily sells its artificial trees online. “I came in early because I heard in the news that there’s not going to be enough fresh Christmas trees,” said Schaffert, who lives in nearby San Mateo. Her husband isn’t happy about the change. “What else can we do? I have to get ready for the future because I love Christmas. I love to decorate.” But the artificial tree industry is struggling with its own supply troubles as clogged ports and the lack of truck- ers delay shipments and raise costs, said Caroline Tuan, Balsam Hill’s chief operating officer. The company’s trees are about 20% more expensive this year and there is less variety. “We have to bring our products over from our factories (in China), and that has been very challenging,” Tuan said. “All of that has impacted us, which means that we have fewer trees to sell as an industry.” Worries about drought and drought led David Cruise and his wife to the Balsam Hill showroom to buy their first artificial tree this year. “In the grand scheme of climate change here in California, this is really the way to go,” said Cruise, who lives in Brentwood. “The sooner everybody gets on board with the artificial tree, the sooner everybody’s going to enjoy it.” 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. Regional Council (BHRC) Executive Committee, regular meeting, 11:30 a.m., prior to the meeting, the BHRC Audit Budget Committee and Personnel Committee meets 11 a.m. Card showers Monday, Dec. 6 Mary Pauline Myers will celebrate her 90th birthday Dec. 11, cards may be mailed to her at 1102 German Hollow Rd., Patriot, OH 45658. GALLIPOLIS — American Legion Lafayette Post #27 will meet 6 p.m., post home on McCormick Road, all members are urged to attend. LETART TWP. — Regular meeting of the Letart Township Trustees, 5 p.m., Letart Township building. TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 39° 51° 44° Periods of clouds and sunshine today. Patchy clouds tonight. High 56° / Low 38° Temperature The AccuWeather.com Asthma Index combines the effects of current air quality, pollen counts, wind, temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, and changes from past weather conditions to provide a scale showing the overall probability and severity of an asthma attack. 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Thu. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 0.01 0.02 0.24 47.04 41.77 Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Sat. 7:31 a.m. 5:06 p.m. 7:55 a.m. 5:26 p.m. MOON PHASES New Dec 4 First Full Last Dec 10 Dec 18 Dec 26 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Major 10:10a 11:11a 11:41a 12:55a 2:06a 3:13a 4:14a Minor 3:55a 4:55a 6:01a 7:11a 8:21a 9:28a 10:27a AccuWeather.com Cold Index™ The AccuWeather.com Cold Index combines the effects of local weather with a number of demographic factors to provide a scale showing the overall probability of transmission and symptom severity of the common cold. 0 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme WEATHER TRIVIA™ Major 10:40p 11:43p ---1:28p 2:37p 3:42p 4:40p Minor 4:25p 5:27p 6:34p 7:44p 8:52p 9:56p 10:53p WEATHER HISTORY On Dec. 3, 1886, a storm dropped more than a foot of snow from central Alabama to the western Carolinas. Rome, Ga., received 25 inches, and Asheville, N.C., had 33 inches. A: -59(F) at West Yellowstone, Mont., on Dec. 19, 1924 Today 7:30 a.m. 5:07 p.m. 6:36 a.m. 4:36 p.m. SUNDAY Intervals of clouds and sun 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. Thu. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Level 12.71 16.27 21.59 12.90 13.04 25.30 13.43 25.77 34.55 12.66 17.00 34.20 15.70 Portsmouth 57/40 24-hr. Chg. -0.21 -0.05 -0.07 none -0.30 -0.15 +0.08 +0.22 +0.20 -0.01 +0.80 +0.30 -0.10 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 A couple of showers in the morning A shower in the a.m.; breezy, cooler Cooler with times of clouds and sun Cloudy with a chance of rain Logan 51/31 THURSDAY 48° 34° Considerable cloudiness; rain at night NATIONAL CITIES Marietta 50/33 Murray City 50/33 Belpre 52/36 Athens 52/34 St. Marys 51/35 Parkersburg 51/36 Coolville 52/35 Elizabeth 53/37 Spencer 53/38 Buffalo 56/40 Milton 57/41 Clendenin 55/40 St. Albans 58/41 Huntington 58/43 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s Seattle 100s 44/37 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco 10s 61/50 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles 67/47 T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front WEDNESDAY 48° 35° Ironton 58/42 Ashland 58/42 Grayson 59/42 HARRISONVILLE — The Scipio Township Trustee end-of-the-year meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Harrisonville Fire Department. TUESDAY Wilkesville 54/35 POMEROY Jackson 55/36 55/35 Ravenswood Rio Grande 54/37 56/38 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 54/34 GALLIPOLIS 56/38 55/38 56/38 South Shore Greenup 58/42 55/38 72 0 50 100 150 200 Lucasville 56/38 Wednesday, Dec. 29 40° 33° McArthur 53/32 Waverly 54/34 GALLIPOLIS — American Legion Lafayette Post #27, The Sons of the American Legion Squadron #27 and the Auxiliary will hold a joint E-Board meeting, 5 p.m., at the post home on McCormick Road, all E-Board members are urged to attend. 54° 26° Adelphi 53/31 Chillicothe 53/32 MONDAY Monday, Dec. 20 62° 53° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 0 Q: What is the record low temperature for the lower 48 states in December? SUN & MOON SATURDAY 52° 26° AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ (in inches) EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM GALLIPOLIS — Ohio AFSCME Retirees, Subchapter 102, Gallia & Jackson counties meet 1:30 p.m., Gallia County Senior Resource Center, 1165 State Route 160, members are asked to bring a holiday snack and to follow all CDC guidelines. BEDFORD TWP. — Bedford Township trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Bedford townhall. MIDDLEPORT — Paint with Michele Musser, “Christmas Snowman” project, all supplies furnished, 6 p.m., Riverbend Arts Council, 290 N. 2nd Ave., call Donna at 740-9925123. GALLIPOLIS — DAV Dovel Myers Post #141 will meet 5 p.m., post home on Liberty Ave., all members are urged to attend. GALLIPOLIS — AMVETS Post #23 will meet after the DAV meeting, 6 p.m., post home on Liberty Ave., all members are urged to attend. HARRISONVILLE — The Scipio 2 PM Friday, Dec. 17 Monday, Dec. 13 Wednesday, Dec. 8 HEALTH TODAY Precipitation GALLIPOLIS — Regular monthly Board meeting of the O. O. McIntyre Park District, 11 a.m., Park Board office at the Gallia County Courthouse, 18 Locust St. GALLIPOLIS — VFW Post #4464 will meet 6 p.m., post home on 3rd Ave, all members are urged to attend. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Board of Developmental Disabilities, regular monthly board meeting, 4 p.m., Administrative Offices, 77 Mill Creek Road. RUTLAND — The Rutland Township Trustee meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Garage. Statistics through 3 p.m. Thu. 71° 52° 50° 33° 78° in 1982 11° in 1946 Friday, Dec. 10 Tuesday, Dec. 7 ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Retired Teachers’ Organization will meet at noon, Courtside restaurant, for lunch and an auction. SALEM CENTER — Star Grange and Star Junior Grange will meet at 7:30 p.m. Supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. POMEROY — The Meigs County Public Employee Retirement Inc, Chapter 74 regular meeting, 1 p.m., Mulberry Community Center; Chris Shank, director of Meigs County Job & Family Services will be the guest speaker reporting on the new Public Transportation Program being developed by that agency. Greg Ervin, PERI District 7 Representative will be present and provide updates on issues effecting public employee retirees. All Meigs County Public Employee retirees are urged to attend. MIDDLEPORT — Meeting of Veterans Service Commission, 9 a.m., 97 N. 2nd Ave., Suite 2, last meeting of the year. MARIETTA — The Buckeye Hills TUPPERS PLAINS — Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer District meets 7 p.m., district office board room. GALLIPOLIS — VFW Post #4464 will have a family dinner at 6 p.m., post home on 3rd Ave., all members are urged to attend, public is welcome. GALLIPOLIS — The Bossard Memorial Library Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. at the library. Thursday, Dec. 9 Saturday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 3 Tuesday, Dec. 14 Township Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Harrisonville Fire Department. Charleston 57/43 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. 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Those preparing holiday meals make lists concerning what will be in the meals, what ingredients they need to buy for those meals, and even lists of who will be in attendance. Likewise, there are the lists of gifts. Children are encouraged to make a list of gifts they would like; some adults doing the same for themselves. More charitable folks make lists of gifts they would like to give to other people, and the Search conscientious may even make lists the of gifts already purchased for othScriptures ers. And then there is the list of Jonathan who has been naughty and who has McAnulty been nice, a list possibly honored more in word than deed, for one wonders how many children have actually been so naughty as to completely avoid all holiday renumerations. People use lists all the time. But ultimately there is only one list which will matter. The Bible speaks of a list kept in heaven, called figuratively, “The Book of Life,” and it is this list that we should ever be mindful of, regardless of the season. Writing to the Philippian church, Paul wrote of his fellow workers, “whose names are in the book of life (Philippians 4:3b).” Elsewhere, speaking of the heavenly Jerusalem, the apostle John tells his readers, “nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life (Revelation 21:27; ESV).” Ominously, John also tells us, “And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:15; ESV).” It seems fairly clear that the book of life, used by both apostles, is nothing more nor less than a list of those individuals who have been saved and who have eternal life. One interesting tidbit gleaned from Revelation concerning this list is that while God has known who is on the list and who is not on the list from before the foundation of the world (cf. Revelation 13:8, 17:8), from our perspective, the list is malleable and subject to change. Jesus encourages the church in Sardis, “The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. (Revelation 3:5; ESV)” Lest one think that the threat to have one’s name blotted out, or erased, from the book of life to be a hollow threat referring to something that couldn’t happen, it is worth noticing the context of the promise. The Sardis congregation, to whom Jesus is speaking, is colloquially referred to as the dead church, because spiritually they were dead and dying, and thus in danger of losing their salvation and no longer walking with Jesus (cf. Revelation 3:1-4). But if they would repent and do better, their names would remain in the book, on the list. Additionally, this is not the first and only time we read about God blotting people out of His book. Speaking to Moses, God said, ““Whoever has sinned against me, I will blot out of my book (Exodus 32:33; ESV).” But if sin gets us kicked off God’s list of saved, what allows us to be included? In Romans 6:23, we read, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” If those receiving the gift of eternal life are the same as those whose names are in the book of life, a reasonable conclusion, then we perceive it is through Christ, and Christ alone, we will be added to the list (cf. John 14:6) Elsewhere, the Bible tells us, concerning the response to Peter’s preaching, “So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls (Acts 2:41).” To what were these souls added, we might ask? In the immediate context we would say that they were being added to the number of believers, which up to that point had been only 120 (cf. Acts 1:15). In the broader context of the Scriptures, we could also say that they were added to that list of names which was recorded in the book of life. When men hear the gospel, and obey it, being immersed in water for the forgiveness of their sins, God adds them to the number of those who are saved (cf. Acts 2:47). Being thus saved, they have enrollment in God’s book. When those who have been thus added refuse to live as they should, turning back to sin, and away from Christ, they are in danger of having their names removed from the book (cf. Revelation 3.5), a fate most certainly to be avoided And so, this day, as we think about the various lists we might make or be included on, and there are indeed many such, we should always remember the one list which matters: God’s list of the saved. It is upon this list we should be most eager to be enlisted, and it is this list we should be most careful to live so as to not be blotted from it. Jonathan McAnulty is minister of Chapel Hill Church of Christ. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. CHURCH Friday, December 3, 2021 5 So, it’s Christmas! revives the possibilities of For sure there are those eternal hope for man. who hold a certain disdain Further expected charfor Christmas, but, personacteristics stirred eventual ally, I look very forward excitement in the forlorn to the season every gospheres of life at large. As around. When I was a kid, “the Branch of the Lord,” I was excited about ChristHe was to be glorious and mas because of my expecta- Pastor fully divine. As “the Branch tions for certain gifts. And, Ron out of Jesse and David,” He yes, for a few years, I liked Branch would be the Messiah risto believe in Santa Claus Contributing ing out of Israel, who will and that he was coming to columnist ultimately reign as King my town. It was fun in its over the whole earth. As own right. “the Man who is the Branch,” He But, in due course, with the proper teaching, and with spiritual would be the perfect man who growth in the Lord, and with Bible will someday exercise dominion reading, the excitement I still pos- like it originally had been set up for Adam by God. sess for Christmas has reached Back in the day, God expertly proper understanding about what wrapped the beginning and living it means. of Jesus Christ with definitive The Christmas season is excitexplanations. But, for us, the New ing primarily for the reason we Testament telling of the Lord’s celebrate it. We celebrate it for birth still spins a tale of inspirathe beginning and living of Jesus Christ. God told an exciting story tional events to consider during in the Bible about the Birth of His these times of our celebrations. The Virgin Birth is important to Son. As the coming Messiah, God factor. Our Lord was miraculously indicated that His Son would be born in Bethlehem, which became conceived through the work of the Holy Spirit in a young woman and has remained a touching facnamed Mary. This had to be done toid. to fulfill the expectations of hisThe characterization of the tory. This had to be done to procoming Messiah in the Old Testament is inspirational, such as “the vide divine Jesus Christ with His humanity. This had to be done to Branch.” This reference speaks to preserve Jesus Christ of His divinthat which has sprung up itself, comes forth, and is distinct within ity. What does this mean for us? The Virgin Birth, because of the its own self. The history of man perceptiveness of God, the issue is like a tree that has been cut to of moral necessity, and the needs a stump. Man’s strength, fruitfulness, and beauty was cut down by of man, was critical in God being able to provide a perfect salvasin to a stump. But, “the Branch” tion. Exciting, huh? It, oh, most springs from man’s stump, and certainly is, when you consider what it means personally. For children, the account of the angel’s appearance may produce the most joy about the Christmas story. Can you not imagine the trepidation stirred in those shepherds when the sky suddenly became filled with angels praising God for the Savior’s birth? Over the years of the Lord’s ministry through me, certain kids have indicated that this is their favorite part of the Christmas account. On the other hand, the wise men being guided by that strange star to Bethlehem to present their gifts to the one whom they recognized as the King has long piqued my foremost attention. They sat on the hump for a long way. They had to endure intrigue of subtle planning from an evil man. They eventually listened to the leadership of God to escape that evil man’s wrath. So, it’s Christmas! Undoubtedly, Christmas came to me when in 1959 I got saved, all because of what the Lord did to get to the Cross, and there die for me so that I could receive forgiveness for my sins — as well as for you. Very early Christmas morning, I plan on doing what I have done for several years. I am going to call each our sons, and after they answer their phones, I am going to yell as loud as I can with the most enthusiasm I can muster—-IT’S CHRISTMAS! Pastor Ron Branch lives in Mason County and is pastor of Hope Baptist Church, Middleport, Ohio. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. Jesus will come again Christmas is two thousand coming soon. It years ago looked is easy to tell. We forward the coming see the signs all Messiah. We don’t around us. What know exactly when are the signs? We He will come; it see Christmas isn’t marked on the decorations in calendar, but we God’s the stores and on are watching and Kids houses, we hear Korner waiting. As we look preChristmas songs Ann Moody pare to celebrate on the radio, we the birthday of our see ads on television and in the newspa- Savior in a few weeks, pers. What if we didn’t let’s also remember that have all of these things He will come again. to remind us that Christ- Advent is a time when mas is coming? How we anticipate, prepare, would we know? I guess and think not only about we would just have to Jesus’ birth but also His look at the calendar. Two thousand years ago, there was no television or radio. There were no newspaper ads announcing that a child would be born, and that He would be the Savior of the world. When Jesus was born, very few people even knew about it, but it was an event which God had promised and which had been foretold by prophets many years before. Many people had been looking forward to the coming of the Messiah. They just didn’t know exactly when He was coming. We are now in a very special season for the church called Advent. Do you know what Advent means? The dictionary says that advent is “the coming of something very important.” What is it? Is it Christmas? Yes, we are looking forward to celebrating Jesus’ birth and all the other fun things that happen this time of year, but we are also looking forward to the coming of another very important event - the return of Jesus! Jesus promised to come again. You won’t hear much about it on the television or radio. You won’t read much about it in the newspapers, but He promised He would return, and we believe it! We look forward to it just as people OH-70263625 As we look prepare to celebrate the birthday of our Savior in a few weeks, let’s also remember that He will come again. Advent is a time when we anticipate, prepare, and think not only about Jesus’ birth but also His return to earth someday. return to earth someday. Enjoy the season of Advent! Let’s say a prayer together. Dear Father, we thank You for this special time of year and what it means to us. We thank You for keeping Your promise to send a Savior — and we December 3, 2021 thank You for the promise that He will come again. Amen. Ann Moody is a retired pastor, formerly of the Wilkesville First Presbyterian Church and the Middleport First Presbyterian Church. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. �6 Friday, December 3, 2021 Lighthouse Assembly of God Ohio 160, Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday,Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m. Liberty Assembly of God Dudding Lane, Mason, W.Va., Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday children’s church, 11 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible study, 7 p.m. BAPTIST CATHOLIC Saint Louis Catholic Church 85 State Street, Gallipolis. Daily mass, 8 a.m.; Saturday mass, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday mass, 8 and 10 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Bidwell Church of Christ Ohio 554, Bidwell. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Church of Christ 234 Chapel Drive. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Church of Christ at Rio Grande 568 Ohio 325 North, Bidwell. Sunday Bible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN UNION Church of Christ in Christian Union 2173 Eastern Avenue, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday youth ministries and adult service, 7 p.m. Fairview Church of Christ in Christian Union Alice Road. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Ewington Church of Christ in Christian Union 176 Ewington Road. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. CHRISTIAN CHURCH First Christian Church of Rio Grande 814 Ohio 325 North, Rio Grande. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Bible study and youth meeting, 7 p.m., Wednesdays. Gallipolis Christian Church 4486 Ohio 588. Sunday worship, 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; youth meeting and adult Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Little Kyger Congregational Christian Church Little Kyger Road, Cheshire. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Central Christian Church 109 Garfield Ave., Gallipolis Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; morning worship service, 10:25 a.m.; youth meeting, 5:30 p.m.; evening worship service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD First Church of God 1723 Ohio 141. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:25 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday family night/Bible study, 6-8 p.m. Rodney Pike Church of God 440 Ohio 850 Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday groups, 7 p.m., with adult Bible study, Church of God of Prophecy 380 White Road, Ohio 160. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship, 11:15 a.m.; children’s church, 11:15 a.m.; Sunday service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday night Bible study, 7 p.m.; Wednesday youth meeting, 7 p.m. Eureka Church of God Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. New Life Church of God 576 State Route 7 North Gallipolis, Oh, Sunday Services 10:00 am; Sunday Worship 11 am and 6 pm; Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm, Bethlehem Church 1774 Rocky Fork Road, Crown City. Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Faith Community Chapel Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Nebo Church Sunday, 6 p.m. Morgan Center Christian Holiness church. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Walnut Ridge Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Kings Chapel Church King Cemetery Lane, Crown City. Sunday morning worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer meeting, 7 p.m Jubilee Christian Center George’s Creek Road. Worship, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Danville Holiness Church Ohio 325. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:35 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Garden of My Hearth Holy Tabernacle 4950 State Route 850, Bidwell. Services are conducted Thursday, 6 p.m.; Saturday 6 p.m; and Sunday 10 a.m. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Valley View Drive, Crown City. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rodney Church of Light 6611 Ohio 588. Fellowship, 9:15 a.m.; Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:40 a.m.; youth, 6 p.m. EPISCOPAL Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church 541 Second Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday worship with Communion, 10 a.m., Fellowship & refreshments following. FULL GOSPEL Community Christian Fellowship 290 Trails End, Thurman. Sunday worship, kid’s church and nursery, 10 a.m.; youth night, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Vinton Full Gospel Church 418 Main Street, Vinton. Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 6 p.m. Family movie night, 3rd Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Vinton Fellowship Chapel Keystone Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. INDEPENDENT Bulaville Christian Church 2337 Johnson Ridge Rd., Gallipolis, OH 45631 Sunday School 10:00 AM; AM Worship Service 10:30 AM; Bible Study, Wednesday 6 PM Crown City Community Church 86 Main Street, Crown City Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; youth meeting, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; Adult Bible Study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Christian Community Church FOP Building, Neal Road Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Freedom Fellowship Route 279, Oak Hill. Pastor: Sunday school, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Tuesday prayer and praise, 7 p.m. Macedonia Community Church Claylick Road, Patriot. Sunday school and worship services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thursday service, 7 p.m. Trinity Gospel Mission 11184 Ohio 554, Bidwell Sunday school, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 7 p.m. Promiseland Community Church Clay Chapel Road, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 10 a.m, Sunday evening, 4 p.m.; prayer meeting, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Bailey Chapel Church Ohio 218. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m.; Sunday night worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Debbie Drive Chapel Off of Ohio 141 Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday preaching and youth, 7 p.m. Peniel Community Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. Pine Grover Holiness Church Off of Ohio 325 Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Dickey Chapel Hannan Trace Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Liberty Chapel Crown City. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. Elizabeth Chapel Church Third Avenue and Locust Street. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:35 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. OH-70232141 Pathway Community Church 730 Fourth Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Mid-week children and adult programming. Countryside Baptist Chapel 2265 Harrisburg Road, Bidwell. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m First Baptist Church 1100 Fourth Ave., Gallipolis Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; AWANA Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. Gallia Baptist Church Dry Ridge Road, Gallia Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Church Services 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM, Wednesday 7 PM, AWANA Sunday 5:45. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Vinton, Ohio. Pastor: First and Third Sundays, Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. Vinton Baptist Church 11818 Ohio 160, Vinton. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.;. Canaan Missionary Baptist Ohio 218, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 3615 Jackson Pike. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Mercerville Missionary Baptist Church 117 Burlington Rd, Crown City, Ohio 45623 Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Good Hope United Baptist Church Ohio 218. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday and Sunday 6 p.m. Rio Grande Calvary Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m., Bible Study 6:30 pm every Wednesday White Oak Baptist Church 1555 Nibert Road, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday youth services, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday prayer meeting and Bible study, 7:30 p.m. Mount Carmel Baptist Church Bidwell. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church Rio Grande. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship; 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Mina Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Neighborhood Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday and Wednesday service, 6 p.m. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church Jimis Emary Road, Oak Hill. Sunday school 10 a.m.; service, 11 a.m. Every second and fourth Sunday. Harris Baptist Church Ohio 554, Rio Grande, Ohio Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 600 McCormick Rd Sunday school 9:30a.m: Wednesday Prayer meeting 6pm LATTER-DAY SAINTS The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Ohio 160. Sacrament service, 10-11:15 a.m., Sunday school, 11:20-12 p.m.; relief society/ priesthood, 12:05-1 p.m. LUTHERAN New Life Lutheran 900 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. and Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7pm Bible study at Poppy’s on Court Street, Wednesday, 10 am and Friday 9 am; UNITED METHODIST Grace United Methodist Church 600 Second Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday. Worship, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m, Sunday Youth Ministry 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday-For Men Only, 8:00 a.m. Christ United Methodist Church 9688 Ohio 7 South. Adult Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship and children’s church, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday night Bible study, 6:30-8 p.m. River of Life United Methodist 35 Hillview Drive, Gallipolis.. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Fair Haven United Methodist Kanauga. Sunday school, 10:00 a.m.; worship, 11:00 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 a.m. Bidwell United Methodist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Worship 9 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church Ohio 160 at Ohio 554 in Porter. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Bible study, 9 a.m. Saturday. Bethel United Methodist Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 7:30 p.m. Bethesda United Methodist Ohio 775. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Veteran Care, Memory Care & Rehabilitation Simpson Chapel United Methodist Lake Drive, Rio Grande. Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Bible study, 1 p.m. Monday. Thurman Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Centenary United Methodist Church Ohio 141. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; worship, 9:30 a.m. Patriot United Methodist Church Patriot Road.. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship: 11:05 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study, 6 p.m. Children’s church, Thursday, 6 p.m. FELLOWSHIP APOSTOLIC Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Van Zandt and Ward Road. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; evening, 7:30 p.m. The Refuge Church 121 W 2nd St.Pomeroy, Oh 45769. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Emmanuel Apostolic Tabernacle, Inc. Loop Road off New Lima Road, Rutland. Sunday services, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Liberty Assembly of God Dudding Lane, Mason, W.Va. Sunday services, 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 pm NAZARENE First Church of the Nazarene 1110 First Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. BAPTIST Carpenter Independent Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; preaching service, 10:30 a.m.; evening service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Cheshire Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; evening service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m.. Hope Baptist Church (Southern) 570 Grant Street, Middleport, Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rutland First Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. Pomeroy First Baptist East Main Street, Pomeroy. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. First Southern Baptist 41872 Pomeroy Pike. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church Sixth and Palmer Street, Middleport Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Racine First Baptist Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Silver Run Baptist Sunday school, 10 a.m.; evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Mount Union Baptist Children’s Sunday school, adult Bible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Old Bethel Free Will Baptist Church 28601 Ohio 7, Middleport. Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Tuesday and Saturday services, 6 p.m. Hillside Baptist Church Ohio 143 just off of Ohio 7. Sunday unified service. Worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6 p.m. Victory Baptist Independent 525 North Second Street, Middleport. Worship, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Faith Baptist Church Railroad Street, Mason. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Forest Run Baptist 108 Kerr Street ,Pomeroy,Oh, Sunday school, 10a.m: worship, 11:30 a.m. Mount Moriah Baptist Fourth and Main Street, Middleport.,Oh. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. Antiquity Baptist Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Rutland Freewill Baptist Salem Street, Rutland. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11:30 a.m.; evening service and youth meeting, 6 p.m NON-DENOMINATIONAL Oasis Christian Tabernacle 3773 George’s Creek Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. Faith Valley Community Church 4315 Bulaville Pike, Gallipolis, OH Sunday morning 10:00am, Sunday evening 6:00pm, Wednesday 7:00pm, KJV Bible preached each service Fellowship of Faith 20344 Ohio 554, Bidwell. Worship service, 10 a.m. Sunday; Gentle Worship 2 p.m. third Sunday each month; Midweek Opportunity, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Gallia Cornerstone Church U.S. 35 and Ohio 850. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday teen service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. River City Fellowship Third Ave. and Court Street Sunday celebration, 10 a.m. Contemporary music and casual. Old Garden of My Heart Church 1908 Fairview Drive, Bidwell. Sunday night service, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday school for children, 6:30 p.m. Liberty Ministries Ohio 325, Rio Grande; Sunday fellowship, 10 a.m.; Worship and work, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. New Beginnings Revival Center 845 Skidmore Road, Bidwell, Ohio. Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bell Chapel Church 19 Bell Ave at Eastern Avenue, Sunday Morning 10 am, Sunday Evening 6 pm, Wednesday Evening 7 pm, New Life Church of God 210 Upper River Road, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday night prayer, 7 p.m. Triple Cross Sunday school, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. McDaniel Crossroads Pentecostal Church Cadmus Road, Cadmus. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, and children’s church, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 51 State Street. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Wilkesville First Presbyterian Church 107 South High Street, Wilkesville, Sunday Morning Service 9:30 am WESLEYAN Crown City Wesleyan Church 26144 Ohio 7 South. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday family night, 7 p.m. Morgan Center Wesleyan Church Intersection of Morgan Center and Clark Chapel Rd, Vinton, Ohio; Sunday School 9:45 am Church Services 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Church Services, 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m Second Baptist Church Ravenswood, W.Va. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; evening, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Mason, W.Va. W.Va. Route 652 and Anderson Street. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; morning church, 11 a.m.; evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Pageville Freewill Baptist Church 40964 SR #684 Pageville, OH Sunday 9:30 am, Wednesday 6:30 pm CONGREGATIONAL Trinity Church 201 E. Second St., Pomeroy. Worship, 10:25 a.m. EPISCOPAL Grace Episcopal Church 326 East Main Street, Pomeroy. Holy Eucharist, 11 a.m. HOLINESS Independent Holiness Church 626 Brick Street, Rutland. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Community Church Main Street, Rutland. Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday services, 7 p.m. Danville Holiness Church 31057 Ohio 325, Langsville. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service, 7 p.m. Calvary Pilgrim Chapel State Route 143. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Rose of Sharon Holiness Church Leading Creek Road, Rutland. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church 75 Pearl Street, Middleport. Sunday: worship service, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic Church 161 Mulberry Ave., Pomeroy, Ohio Saturday confessional 4:45-5:15 p.m.; mass, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday confessional, 8:45-9:15 a.m.; Sunday mass, 9:30 a.m CHURCH OF CHRIST Westside Church of Christ 33226 Children’s Home Road, Pomeroy, Oh Sunday traditional worship, 10 a.m., with Bible study following, Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Hemlock Grove Christian Church Church school (all ages), 9:15 a.m.; church service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Pomeroy Church of Christ 212 West Main Street. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Middleport Church of Christ Fifth and Main Street. Sunday school, 9 a.m; Morning Worship Service 10 am, Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Keno Church of Christ First and Third Sunday. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Bearwallow Ridge Church of Christ Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Zion Church of Christ Harrisonville Road, Rutland, Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Tuppers Plains Church of Christ Worship service, 9 a.m.; communion, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.; youth, 5:50 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Bradbury Church of Christ 39558 Bradbury Road, Middleport. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Rutland Church of Christ Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship and communion, 10:30 a.m. Bradford Church of Christ Ohio 124 and Bradbury Road. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday adult Bible study and youth meeting, 6:30 p.m. Hickory Hills Church of Christ Tuppers Plains, Bible class, 9 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible class 7 p.m. Reedsville Church of Christ Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ohio 160. Sunday school, 10:20-11 a.m.; relief society/priesthood, 11:05 a.m.-12 p.m.; sacrament service, 9-10-15 a.m.; homecoming meeting first Thursday, 7 p.m. LUTHERAN Saint John Lutheran Church Pine Grove. Worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church Walnut and Henry Streets, Ravenswood, W.Va. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Corner of Sycamore and Second streets, Pomeroy. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. United Methodist Graham United Methodist Worship, 11 a.m. Bechtel United Methodist New Haven. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday prayer meeting and Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Mount Olive United Methodist Off of 124 behind Wilkesville. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday services, 7 p.m. Alfred Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Chester Worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Joppa Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Long Bottom Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Reedsville Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; first Sunday of the month, 7 p.m. Tuppers Plains Saint Paul Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m.; Bible study, Tuesday 10 a.m. Asbury Syracuse. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday services, 7:30 p.m. Flatwoods Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11:15 a.m. Forest Run Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m Heath 339 S. 3rd Ave., Middleport. 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Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. House of Healing Ministries Ohio 124, Langsville. Pastors: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Hysell Run Community Church 33099 Hysell Run Road, Pomeroy, Ohio; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 7 p.m.; Sunday night youth service, 7 p.m through Thursday Bible study, 7 p.m. Endtime House of Prayer Ohio 681, Snowville; Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.; Bible Study, Thursday 6 p.m. Mount Olive Community Church 51305 Mount Olive Rd, Long Bottom, OH 45743 Sunday School 9:30 am, Sunday Evening 6 pm, Grace Gospel 196 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy, OH 45769 Sunday School 10:00 AM, Sunday Service 11:00 AM, Sunday Evening 6:00 PM, Wednesday 6:00 PM Gallia County Council On Aging Kevin Petrie Jeff Dunlap 311 Buckridge Road Bidwell, OH 45614-9016 A New Beginning Harrisonville. Thursday, 7 p.m. Amazing Grace Community Church Ohio 681, Tuppers Plains.. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship (Non-denominational fellowship). Meet in the Meigs Middle School cafeteria. Sunday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Community of Christ Portland-Racine Road. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Bethel Worship Center 39782 Ohio 7 Sunday 10 a.m Ash Street Church 398 Ash Street, Middleport. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; morning worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 6:30 p.m.; youth service, 6:30 p.m. Agape Life Center 603 Second Ave., Mason. Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Abundant Grace 923 South Third Street, Middleport. Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Faith Full Gospel Church Long Bottom. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Friday fellowship service, 7 p.m. Harrisonville Community Church Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Middleport Community Church 575 Pearl Street, Middleport.. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; evening, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7:30 p.m. Faith Valley Tabernacle Church Bailey Run Road. Sunday evening, 7 p.m.; Thursday service, 7 p.m. Syracuse Mission 1141 Bridgeman Street, Syracuse. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Dyesville Community Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Morse Chapel Church Worship, 5 p.m. Faith Gospel Church Long Bottom. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Full Gospel Lighthouse 33045 Hiland Road, Pomeroy. Sunday school, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening, 7:30 p.m. South Bethel Community Church Silver Ridge. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. Second and fourth Sundays; Bible study, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Carleton Interdenominational Church Kingsbury. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m. Freedom Gospel Mission Bald Knob on County Road 31. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m. Fairview Bible Church Letart, W.Va., Route 1. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Faith Fellowship Crusade for Christ Friday, 7 p.m. Calvary Bible Church Pomeroy. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7:30 p.m. Stiversville Community Church Sunday school, 11 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rejoicing Life Church 500 North Second Ave., Middleport. Worship, 10 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Clifton Tabernacle Church Clifton, W.Va. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday Asbury Syracuse Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. New Beginnings Worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.. Rocksprings Sunday school, 9 a.m.; Worship Service 10 am: 8 am worship service Rutland Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday services, 7 p.m. Salem Center Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.; worship, 9:15 a.m.; Bible study, Monday 7 p.m. Bethany Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m.; Wednesday services, 10 a.m. Carmel-Sutton Carmel and Bashan Roads, Racine.. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, noon. Morning Star Sunday school, 11 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. East Letart Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 9:30 a.m. Racine Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Tuesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Coolville United Methodist Church Main and Fifth Street.. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m.; Tuesday services, 7 p.m. Bethel Church Township Road 468C. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Hockingport Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Torch Church County Road 63. Sunday school, 9:30 am.; worship, 10:30 a.m. OH-70218313 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Victory Baptist Church Victory Road, Crown City Sunday morning service, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m., Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. French City Southern Baptist 3554 Ohio 160. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Paint Creek Regular Baptist 833 Third Ave. Sunday school, 10:00 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church Ohio 554 Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. Old Kyger Freewill Baptist Sunday school, 9: 30 a.m.; Sunday night service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting and youth service, 7 p.m. Silver Run Freewill Baptist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Worship, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Silver Memorial Freewill Baptist Church Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Poplar Ridge Freewill Baptist Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday prayer meeting and Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Salem Baptist Church Gage. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, first and third Sundays, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Addison Freewill Baptist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:50 a.m.; Sunday evening 6pm, Wednesday night prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Centerpoint Freewill Baptist Church Centerpoint and Nebo Roads. Sunday morning 10 am, Sunday evening 6 pm, Wednesday evening at 7 pm Old Emory Freewill Baptist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m. Cheshire Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Northup Baptist Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month; Sunday evening, 7 p.m.; Youth every Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Bible study at 7 p.m. Providence Missionary Baptist Church 3766 Teens Run Road, Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and youth night, 7 p.m. Prospect Enterprise Baptist Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Good News Baptist Church 4045 George’s Creek Road, Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 pm ,Wednesday Evening 6 pm Springfield Baptist Church Vinton. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; preaching, 7 p.m.; Bible study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 600 McCormick Road, Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m. Deer Creek Freewill Baptist Church Koontz Sailor Road, Vinton. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Guyan Valley Missionary Baptist Church Platform. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:40 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. OH-70218405 Pyro Chapel Church 4041 CH&D Road, Oak Hill, Ohio. Services, Sunday school – children and adults, 10 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday night Bible study, 7 p.m. Life Line Apostolic four miles north on W.Va. Route 2. Sunday morning, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Van Zandt and Ward Road. 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Except for the 8-3 Baltimore Ravens. every AFC team has at least four losses, with 12 at .500 or better. Cincinnati, playing four of its last six games at home, is confident. “We haven’t had that feeling in a long time here,” Bengals safety Jessie Bates said. “I think we’re ready for it.” The Los Angeles Chargers (6-5), who visit Cincinnati on Sunday, are in that playoff mix despite losing four of the past six games. Their 28-13 loss to the Denver Broncos was full of costly mistakes. They haven’t managed to win two straight games since October. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes last Sunday but also had two interceptions, one returned 70 yards for a touchdown and the other was in the end zone. The inconsistency has been hard for the Chargers to explain. “You’d like to have the same mindset going in regardless of whether we won or lost or whether you had a good game or a bad game,” Chargers running back Austin Ekeler said. “We are human, so we feel the emotions so we do our best to come in and have that consistent mindset that it’s a new week, it’s a new opponent.” The Bengals, looking for their first playoff appearance since 2015, are trying not to look ahead — too much. “You know, we believe that we absolutely have the talent and the ability to end up playing deep into the postseason,” Cincinnati offensive lineman Jonah Williams said. “So that’s our goal. It’s hard to sit there and think about it because it can make you pat yourself on the back a little bit, and that’s not something we want to do.” Mixon’s the man The Bengals, known more for their passing game behind second-year quarterback Joe Burrow, relied on another Joe — veteran running back Joe Mixon — for the spark in the past two games. Mixon had back-to-back 100-yard games for the first time since 2019, rolling for a career-high 165 and two touchdowns in the 41-10 rout of Pittsburgh last Sunday. Defense does it The Bengals have worked for the past couple of years rebuilding their defense, and the efforts are paying off. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson has 10 1/2 sacks and has forced three fumbles. Defensive end Sam Hubbard has seven sacks, and tackle Larry Ogunjobi has 3 1/2. The pass rush has created more opportunities for the secondary to make big plays. Cornerback Eli Apple has interceptions in the past two games, and cornerback Mike Hilton had a 24-yard, pick-6 against former teammate Ben Roethlisberger. Fixing the drops The Chargers already have 28 dropped passes, according to Sportradar, which is second in the league behind Miami’s 29. Los Angeles is on pace for its most drops since 2009 and has already surpassed last year’s total of 24. See BENGALS | 9 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Friday, Dec. 3 Boys Basketball River Valley at South Gallia, 7 p.m. Belpre at Meigs, 7 p.m. Athens at Gallia Academy, 7 p.m. Nelsonville-York at Eastern, 7 p.m. Sugar Creek Christian at OVCS, 7:30 Girls Basketball Sugar Creek Christian at OVCS, 6 p.m. Buffalo at Point Pleasant, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 Boys Basketball Southern at Portsmouth Clay, 7 p.m. New Boston at South Gallia, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Point Pleasant at Gallia Academy, 1 p.m. River Valley at Rock Hill, 2:30 Wrestling Point Pleasant at Lake Norman Duals (NC), 9 a.m. River Valley at Jackson INV, 9 a.m. Gallia Academy at Cambridge INV, 10 a.m. Meigs, Eastern at Waterford INV, 10 a.m. Swimming River Valley, Eastern at Athens INV, 10 a.m. Courtesy|Justyce Stout Rio Grande’s Shiloah Blevins drives the baseline to put up a shot over two Ohio Christian defenders during the first half of Tuesday night’s game at the Newt Oliver Arena. The South Webster, Ohio native had 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the RedStorm’s 64-59 win. deficit to post a 64-59 conference win over Ohio Christian University, Tuesday night, at the Newt Oliver Arena. Rio Grande evened its overall By Randy Payton For Ohio Valley Publishing record at 4-4 and improved to 3-1 against RSC foes. Ohio Christian, which was RIO GRANDE, Ohio — It playing for the first time in three might not have been the most picturesque of victories, but that weeks after having its early season slate raveged by COVID-19, didn’t mean University of Rio dropped to 0-4 overall and 0-1 in Grande men’s basketball head coach Ryan Arrowood was will- league play. The Trailblazers thrice trailed ing to give it back. by as many as seven points Not on the heels of the Redin the opening half and were Storm’s blowout loss in their still down by six, 35-29, after a River States Conference home three-pointer by Rio freshman opener last Tuesday. Arrowood’s club shook off the Khamani Smith (Fort Wayne, aftereffects of a 33-point setback IN) with 18:09 left in the game at the hands of WVU-Tech, rallySee MEN | 9 ing from a six-point second half Courtesy|Rio Grande Athletics University of Rio Grande women’s basketball coach David Smalley became the sixth active coach in NAIA women’s basketball and one of only 43 active coaches — including all divisions of NCAA — to reach 600 career victories during a 111-82 win over Ohio Christian University on Tuesday night in Rio Grande, Ohio. RedStorm rolls past Blazers, 111-82 Smalley notches 600th career win at Rio Grande By Randy Payton For Ohio Valley Publishing RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Given the way that his team has played this season, University of Rio Grande head coach David Smalley has delivered very few — if any — ingame, paint-peeling sermons. Tuesday night, the right reverend made his debut behind the pulpit in the RedStorm lockerroom at halftime of their River States Conference meeting with visiting Ohio Christian. Needless to say, his message was delivered loud and clear. Ella Skeens scored 22 of her game- and careerhigh 27 points in the second half as Rio Grande piled up 69 points over the final two quarters to rally from a one-point halftime deficit and roll to a 111-82 rout of the Trailblazers at the Newt Oliver Arena. The RedStorm extended the best start in the program’s history, improving to 12-0 overall and 4-0 in conference play with the win. The victory was also the 600th in Smalley’s 29-year-plus coaching career. He became the sixth active coach in NAIA women’s basketball with 600 or more career victories and is one of only 43 active coaches — Courtesy|Justyce Stout University of Rio Grande junior Ella Skeens (13) releases a shot attempt over an Ohio Christian University defender during Tuesday night’s women’s basketball contest in Rio Grande, Ohio. including all divisions of NCAA — to have reached the milestone. “It’s a compliment to our program. I just happen to be the one getting the attention because I’ve been here 30 years,” Smalley said. “There have been a lot of great players and great assistant coaches who have helped lay the foundation to get the program where it is today. You don’t reach a milestone like this by yourself. You reach it by having great people surrounding you.” Ohio Christian (2-2, 0-1 RSC), which was playing for the first time in 27 days after dealing with multiple COVID-19-related issues, did its best to try and spoil the party. At least for one half. The Trailblazers erased a 15-3 deficit inside the game’s first 4-1/2 minutes, closing the gap to one by the end of the opening stanza and eventually grabbing a 43-42 lead on a three-pointer by Darcy Mitchell just before the intermission. The advantage swung back and forth through the first three minutes of the second half, but an 8-0 Rio Grande run — capped by a steal and subsequent layup by freshman Kaylee Darnell (Wheelersburg, OH) — gave the RedStorm a 56-49 cushion with 5:16 to play in the third quarter and they never trailed again. OCU twice cut the deficit to one late in the stanza, but Rio finished the period on a 14-5 run to regain a double-digit lead and then buried their guests with a 35-16 fourth quarter advantage. Skeens, a junior from Chillicothe, Ohio, went 9-for-11 from the floor in the second half, including a pair of three-pointers, and finished the game 11-for-16 from the field. Skeens also finished with a game- and careerhigh 13 rebounds, tied a career-high with six assists and collected a game-high four steals. Junior Hailey Jordan (Columbus, OH) and freshman Aleea Crites (Parkersburg, WV) also played big roles in the second half scoring bonanza. Jordan netted 15 of her 21 points over the final two quarters, while Crites had 12 of her season-best 16 points in the final 20 minutes. Darnell and freshman Azyiah Williams (Ripley, OH) also set new careerhighs with 20 and 11 points, respectively, while senior Chyna Chambers tied a career-high with 10 assists. Rio Grande was 30-for46 from the floor in the second half (65.2%) and finished the game 47-for87 (54%). The RedStorm also enjoyed a 48-35 edge in rebounding and See REDSTORM | 9 �SPORTS Ohio Valley Publishing Friday, December 3, 2021 9 Cincinnati hosts Houston By Jeff Wallner Associated Press Gail Burton | AP Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield works out prior to the Browns’ game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Baltimore. Mayfield, Browns can make up for lost season in home stretch By Tom Withers AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND — Baker Mayfield’s chance to change the narrative — about him, about the Browns and about his future — is staring him in the face. He’s got five games to show he’s either a franchise quarterback or another Cleveland miss. Pushing through several injuries for weeks, Mayfield spent the bye week healing up and preparing himself for a dastardly December stretch of important games that will define this season for the Browns (6-6) — and perhaps determine where he plays the rest of his NFL career. The quarterback, who has long embraced playing like a cornered cat, is up against it. The pressure’s on for him to deliver after not doing so yet in 2021. “We have seen Baker play a lot of good football here,” general manager Andrew Berry said during Cleveland’s late and much-welcomed break. “We have seen Baker play good football this season. I know he’s excited and we’re excited for the opportunity ahead of us. We expect him to play his best football moving forward over the next five weeks.” He’ll have to. What was supposed to be a season in which Mayfield and the Browns took another step toward a Super Bowl title after making the playoffs and winning a postseason game a year ago, has been a step back and dissolved into desperation. Cleveland can’t afford another loss or risk missing the tournament. And, it’s a rough road ahead with games against Baltimore (8-3), Las Vegas (6-5), Green Bay (9-3), Pittsburgh (5-5-1) and Cincinnati (7-4) — all playoff contenders. Realistically, the Browns will likely need at least four wins to have a shot. With the focus on winning, Berry said the span will reveal much more than Cleveland’s won-loss record. “The next five games really provide us with a really valuable opportunity,” Berry said this week. “Oftentimes people talk about adversity or challenges really when it is convenient, but the reality is it is really important to us as a team and organization because No. 1, you learn a lot about people, whether it is on the field, publicly or privately. “But also, adversity is universally important for growth.” Mayfield has had his share of hardship in 2021. A self-inflicted torn labrum in his shoulder suffered while making a tackle in Week 2 worsened when he fractured his humerus bone in Week 6. Bengals From page 8 Keenan Allen has four straight games with seven or more receptions, but he also has five drops. He was asked on Wednesday if the speed in which Herbert is throwing the ball is leading to drops. “I have never been a fan of somebody saying that. You have to catch the ball,” Allen said. “If he throws it too hard, go out there turn the JUGS machine up and get ready Men to catch the fastball. He’s throwing the ball to you; you better catch it.” Chargers defensive woes One reason why Brandon Staley was hired as Chargers coach was his ability to make the Los Angeles Rams the top-ranked defense in the league last year in his only season as coordinator. Trying to turn around the Chargers defense is proving much tougher. They come into Sunday’s game last in the league against the run, 31st in third-down OH) capped the scoring spurt and was one of a trio of long-range bombs From page 8 — two by Blevins and one by Smith — during the run. before mounting their The RedStorm mainbiggest rally of the night. tained a lead of between OCU followed Smith’s five and nine points the trifecta with a 15-3 run over the next seven min- rest of the way, although Ohio Christian did manutes and took their largage to get within four est lead of the contest, 44-38, following a Keason points on one occasion, 63-59, following a threeLowe layup with 11:02 point goal by Juan Woods remaining. with 20 seconds remainRio Grande mounted its own comeback effort, ing. Rio Grande managed though, by reeling off the win despite hitting 14 consecutive points just nine of its 17 free and opening up a 52-44 throw attempts (52.9%), advantage with 6:38 left getting outrebounded, to play. 37-33, and committing a A three-pointer by season-high 16 turnovers. sophomore Shiloah Ohio Christian — Blevins (South Webster, CINCINNATI — There are larger implications for No. 3 Cincinnati — namely staying in the College Football Playoff picture — when the Bearcats meets No. 16 Houston in the American Athletic Conference championship. But the Bearcats certainly need a win Saturday to accomplish their big objective. “We’ve had one goal and one objective when we walked in the door here five years ago, and it hasn’t changed. And it’s always been to play for championships,” Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell said. Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder has been in the program long enough to remember when winning a conference title wasn’t a realistic goal, let alone reaching the College Football Playoff. The Bearcats went 4-8 in Ridder’s freshman season, which also was Fickell’s first season at the helm. “It’s something we’ve been striving for since I’ve got here,” Ridder said. “It’s something Coach Fick has preached since he got here. A national championship is on the minds of the big dogs. I’m not sure how much they care about a conference championship, Aaron Doster | AP Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws a pass during the first half against SMU on Nov. 20 in Cincinnati. but it’s one of the biggest things in our program.” Cincinnati is ranked No. 4 in the most recent CFP rankings, putting the Bearcats in position to become the first team from a non-Power 5 conference to reach the playoff. But they need to take care of business against the Cougars, who are ranked No. 21 in the CFP. “In my opinion they’re just another team, and they’re in our way,” Houston defensive lineman Derek Parish said. “(Rankings) are numbers made by people who watch football on a couch. We aren’t worried about that. Numbers don’t mean nothing. It matters when the ball is put down on the field.” Houston and Cincinnati are among four FBS teams ranked in the top 10 nationally in both scoring offense and total defense. The similarities don’t stop there. The Bearcats average 39.6 points per game, the Cougars average 38.8. Houston is ranked sixth in total defense, Cincinnati is eighth. Ridder has passed for 3,000 yards and 27 TDs. Cougars QB Clayton Tune has passed for 3,013 yards and 26 TDs. They have each thrown eight interceptions. “Houston is as wellbalanced and complete a football team as we’ve played all year,” Fickell said. “We’ve got a chal- lenge ahead of us.” No respect Despite having won 11 straight games since losing to Texas Tech in the season opener, the Cougars didn’t move into the national rankings until the end of October and didn’t join the College Football Playoff rankings until mid-November. “Really all year we feel like we haven’t been getting the respect we deserve,” Cougars linebacker Deontay Anderson said. “I just feel like we’re disrespected, and we really have a chip on our shoulder from that. We can’t wait to go out there and keep proving people wrong.” Georgia looks to become top dog over Alabama ATLANTA (AP) — Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide have faced sporadic challengers during their long reign over the Southeastern Conference. Auburn will pop up every few years to take on college football’s greatest dynasty. Joe Burrow led LSU to a national title at Alabama’s expense. Florida showed flashes of sticking it to the Tide. None of them had any staying power. Georgia could be different. Kirby Smart and the top-ranked Bulldogs look like a program built for the long haul, capable of going toe-to-toe with Alabama on an annual basis. In a season of turmoil, Georgia (12-0, 8-0 SEC, No. 1 in CFP) has stood above everyone and appears to be a shoe-in for a spot in the College Football Playoff no matter what happens Saturday in the league championship game against the Crimson Tide. “Georgia has been the No. 1 team in the country for good reason,” Saban said. “They’re probably the most consistent, most dominant team week in and week out.” No. 4 Alabama (11-1, 7-1, No. 3 CFP) likely needs an upset of Georgia to avoid missing out on the four-team playoff for only the second time in its eight-year exis- tence, though there are certainly scenarios where the Tide could become the first team to get in with two losses. “What our players need to do is just focus on one play at a time, winning as many plays as we can,” Saban said. “Don’t worry about the scoreboard and what the outcome means.” While Georgia has rarely been challenged — or even trailed — this season, the Tide has won four games by less than a touchdown. Alabama managed to escape the Iron Bowl last week with a victory over Auburn, rallying from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win 24-22 in four overtimes. conversion rate and have allowed 24 points or more in seven straight games, which is the longest current streak in the league. “We’ve really had to fight this year to figure it out on defense,” Staley said. expected to return to the starting lineup this week. ... S Alohi Gilman (quadricep) will miss his third straight game. ... CB Asante Samuel Jr. remains in the concussion protocol. Bengals: Offensive linemen Riley Reiff and Trey Hopkins suffered ankle injuries in last Sunday’s Injuries game. Their status for Chargers: DT Linval this week hasn’t been Joseph was activated off determined. ... RB Chris the reserve/COVID-19 Evans (ankle), DE Khalid list and has also been Kareem (illness) and CB dealing with a shoulder David Becker | AP Darius Phillips (knee/ issue. ... LG Matt Feiler Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) scores a (ankle) missed last week’s calf) also missed practice touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half Nov. 21 in Las Vegas. time. game at Denver, but is which played without the services of its leading scorer (Jimmy Salamone, 21.7 ppg) and senior standout (forward Justin Barksdale) — had its own struggles to deal with, going 2-for-11 from three-point range (18.2%) and hitting just seven of 16 free throw tries (43.8%). Blevins led Rio with 16 points, while also tying for team-high honors in both rebounds (7) and assists (4). Sophomore Miki Tadic (Hilversum, The Netherlands) finished with 12 points, while also tallying seven rebounds and four assists. Freshman Caleb Wallis (Jackson, OH) also had four assists for the Red- Storm, while sophomore Taylor Mack (Akron, OH) had three steals. Lowe had a game- an season-high 17 points to lead Ohio Christian, while Ben Casey finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Devon Miller and Woods also reached double figures in a losing cause, finishing with 12 and 11 points, respectively. Rio Grande is scheduled to return to action on Saturday when it travels to Ohio Valley University. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. at the Snyder Activity Center in Vienna, W.Va. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. RedStorm From page 8 recorded an astounding 35 assists. Ohio Christian shot 39.4 percent (26-for66) and further hurt its cause by committing 22 turnovers, which led directly to 25 Rio Grande points. Taylor Norris had 25 points and three assists to lead the Trailblazers, while Rachel Bolyard had 24 points in her first start of the year. Rachel Gillum added 11 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots in a losing cause, but was limited to four points and three rebounds in the second half. “Our depth and our bench really made a difference, especially in the second half,” Smalley said. “(Ohio Christian) wore down as the game went on. Plus, we just continue to have kids step up and play good basketball.” Rio Grande returns to action on Saturday when it travels north to Vienna, W.Va. to face RSC newcomer Ohio Valley University. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. �NEWS 10 Friday, December 3, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Omicron confirmed in man who attended NYC anime convention By Michelle L. Price Hochul said there are no confirmed omicron cases among New York residents yet but expected NEW YORK — A that to change, saying, man who attended an “We do anticipate there anime convention in will be more cases.” New York City in late The anime convention November tested positive drew about 50,000 peofor the omicron variant ple, according to event of COVID-19 when he returned home to Minne- organizers, and attendees sota, marking the second were required to wear case of the variant in the masks and show proof of having received at least U.S. and prompting offione dose of a COVID-19 cials in the nation’s largest city to urge thousands vaccine. Officials in New York said they were workof convention attendees ing to trace attendees at to get tested. the Nov. 19-21 Anime The case came a day after the U.S. announced NYC 2021 convention, held at the Jacob K. Javits its first case of the omiConvention Center. cron variant of the coroThe convention, occurnavirus had been detected in California, in a person ring days before officials who had recently traveled in South Africa reported the new variant, was held to South Africa. as New York City preNew York Gov. Kathy Associated Press pared to host the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and throngs of tourists returned after the U.S. opened up to vaccinated international travelers. Officials in the city of 8.8 million said it they expected it would only be a matter of time before the new variant was reported in the city. “We should assume there is community spread of the variant in our city,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. The Minnesota man began experiencing mild symptoms on Nov. 22. He had been vaccinated and received a booster shot in early November, according to health officials in his home state. He sought COVID-19 testing Nov. 24 but his symptoms have subsided, officials said. Nov. 22 was the same day the person infected in the California case returned to the U.S. from South Africa. The California traveler, who was vaccinated, developed mild symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19 Monday. Much remains unknown about the new variant, including whether it is more contagious — as some health authorities suspect — whether it makes people more seriously ill, and whether it can thwart the vaccine. Omicron is classified by the World Health Organization as a “variant of concern” as scientists Democrats hope threat to abortion rights will rouse voters By Steve Peoples AP National Politics Writer NEW YORK — Vulnerable Democrats from Nevada to New Hampshire are promising to make abortion a centerpiece of their political strategy heading into the midterm elections, betting that an intense focus on the divisive issue can rally their voters to beat back a red wave and preserve their narrow majorities in Congress. Strategists in both parties suggest it may not be so easy. Democrats have been sounding the alarm on abortion rights in nearly every election cycle this century, including last month’s stunning defeat in the Virginia governor’s race. In most cases, it’s Republicans who have shown to be more motivated by the issue. Still, as the Supreme Court’s conservative majority signals a willingness to weaken or reverse the landmark Roe v. Wade precedent, Democrats insist they can convince Andrew Harnik | AP A woman in dressed as a physician holds a poster that reads “Abortion is Healthcare” as abortion rights advocates and antiabortion protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday in Washington. As the Supreme Court’s conservative majority signals a willingness to weaken or reverse the Roe v. Wade precedent, Democrats hope the threat to abortion rights will add up to votes for Democrats who favor abortion rights. voters that the threat to women’s health is real and present in a way it wasn’t before. “This isn’t crying wolf. This is actually happening,” Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, who is facing a difficult reelection test in Nevada, said in an Associated Press interview. 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The court’s final ruling is expected in June, just ahead of midterm elections that will decide the balance of power in Congress and in statehouses across the country. Already braced for a rough year, Democrats have been searching for an issue that can both energize a base deflated by slow progress on various issues in Washington and repair the party’s strained relationship with suburban voters, who may be drifting back toward the GOP in the months since former President Donald Trump left office. Abortion rights could be it, but it’s not necessarily a silver bullet, said Democratic pollster Molly Murphy, who recently surveyed voters across several battleground states on the issue. “It’s the question I ask myself,” she said. Democrats likely will not win on abortion if they simply recycle the arguments that Republicans are trying to roll back abortion rights, Murphy said. To be successful, they must argue that Republicans are spending their time and energy attacking women’s reproductive rights at the expense of issues like the economy, the pandemic and health care. She also encouraged Democrats to focus on Republicanbacked measures, like one in effect in Texas, that would penalize health care professionals and the women involved in some abortion cases. Murphy’s guidance acknowledged the nuances of public opinion on abortion rights. A June AP-NORC poll showed 57% of Americans said that in general abortion should be legal in all or most cases. But the same poll showed many Americans question whether a woman should be able to get a legal abortion “for any reason,” and most said abortion after the first trimester should be restricted. In the second trimester, about a third said abortion should usually — but not always — be illegal, while roughly as many said it should always be illegal. And a majority — 54% — said abortion in the third trimester should always be illegal. Privately, some Republicans concede that a wave of dramatic new state restrictions on abortion that could follow the court’s ruling could change the conversation and disrupt their momentum heading into 2022. Twelve states have “trigger laws” that would immediately ban all or nearly all abortions if Roe is overturned, and other GOP-led states would likely move quickly as well. But Republicans also express confidence in their ability to focus on other issues. That was the case last month in Virginia’s race for governor, where Democrats and their allies invested heavily in trying to tie GOP candidate Glenn Youngkin to a new Republican-backed Texas law that bans most abortions. Democrat Terry McAuliffe’s closing message centered on both former President Donald Trump and abortion. And while Youngkin’s campaign privately worried that the abortion focus might hurt him, particularly among suburban women, Youngkin prevailed in part by shifting the conversation toward parents’ frustration with local education. “I didn’t see abortion as a big issue,” said Linda Brooks, who chairs the Virginia Democratic Party’s women’s caucus, pointing instead to schools and Trump as the biggest factors in her state’s recent elections. “It’s just not on people’s’ minds.” work to determine how it may compare with the predominant delta variant in terms of transmissibility and severity. Scientists also are studying the degree to which existing vaccines and therapies protect against omicron. Scientists in South Africa first reported it, but the samples came from several countries in southern Africa. And health officials in the Netherlands now say it was found there prior to the South Africa detection. Hochul said the case involving the Minnesota visitor underlined the need for everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a booster shot if they have not already. “There is one way to address this — New Yorkers, get vaccinated, get boosted, and get ready,” the Democrat said. New York City Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi urged attendees of the event to get tested. “It is likely that this is not an isolated case, meaning that there is ongoing community spread of the Omicron variant in NYC,” Chokshi posted on Twitter. A website for the convention says that Anime NYC is a creation of Leftfield Media, an event company based in Shelton, Connecticut. A company spokesperson did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment. TODAY IN HISTORY Associated Press meeting with President Hamid Karzai in Kabul Today is Friday, Dec. to address frayed relations. 3, the 337th day of In 2015, defense 2021. There are 28 days Secretary Ash Carter left in the year. ordered the armed services to open all Today’s highlight in military jobs to women, history removing the final On Dec. 3, 1984, barriers that had kept thousands of people women from serving in died after a cloud of combat, including the methyl isocyanate gas most dangerous and escaped from a pesticide plant operated by a grueling commando posts. Union Carbide subsidIn 2017, the secondiary in Bhopal, India. largest U.S. drugstore chain, CVS, announced On this date that it was buying In 1818, Illinois was Aetna, the third-largest admitted as the 21st health insurer, in order state. to push much deeper In 1828, Andrew into customer care. Jackson was elected president of the United States by the Electoral Ten years ago: College. In Atlanta, a defiant In 1947, the Herman Cain susTennessee Williams pended his faltering play “A Streetcar bid for the Republican Named Desire” opened presidential nomination on Broadway. amid a series of sexual In 1964, police arrest- misconduct allegations ed some 800 students that he condemned as at the University of “false and unproven.” California at Berkeley, Oklahoma State defeatone day after the ed Oklahoma 44-10 to students stormed the win the Big 12 chamadministration building pionship. (Exultant and staged a massive Oklahoma State fans sit-in. stormed the football In 1967, a surgical field, resulting in a team in Cape Town, dozen injuries.) South Africa, led by Dr. Christiaan Barnard Five years ago: (BAHR’-nard) perSome 20,000 people formed the first human filled a tiny stadium in heart transplant on Chapeco, Brazil, to say Louis Washkansky, who goodbye to members lived 18 days with the of a soccer club who donor organ, which died in a plane crash in came from Denise Colombia. Darvall, a 25-year-old bank clerk who had One year ago: died in a traffic acciA divided Wisconsin dent. Supreme Court refused In 1979, 11 people to hear President were killed in a crush Donald Trump’s of fans at Cincinnati’s attempt to overturn Riverfront Coliseum, his election loss to where the British rock Democrat Joe Biden in group The Who was the battleground state; performing. the court said the case In 1992, the Greek must first wind its way tanker Aegean Sea through lower courts. spilled more than As the number of daily 21 million gallons of U.S. deaths from the crude oil when it ran coronavirus topped aground off northwest- 3,100 for the first time, ern Spain. states drafted plans for In 1994, AIDS activ- who would get the first ist Elizabeth Glaser, doses of vaccine when who along with her two they became available children were infected later in the month. with HIV because of Facebook said it would a blood transfusion, start removing false died in Santa Monica, claims about COVID-19 California, at age 47. vaccines. In 2000, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the Today’s birthdays: first African-American Movie director Jeanto win a Pulitzer Prize, Luc Godard is 91. died in Chicago at age Singer Jaye P. Morgan 83. is 90. Actor Nicolas In 2010, during a Coster is 88. Actor surprise holiday-season Mary Alice is 80. Rock visit to Afghanistan, singer Ozzy Osbourne President Barack is 73. Rock singer Obama told cheering Mickey Thomas is 72. U.S. troops at Bagram Country musician Paul Air Field they were Gregg (Restless Heart) succeeding in their mis- is 67. Actor Steven sion to fight terrorism; Culp is 66. Actor Daryl however, foul weather Hannah is 61. Actor prevented Obama from Julianne Moore is 61. �NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing Friday, December 3, 2021 11 AP: US military explosives vanish, emerge in civilian world By Kristin M. Hall, Justin Pritchard and James Laporta Mississippi National Guard spokeswoman Lt. Col. Deidre Smith said Associated Press she knows of no evidence the shell originated there. Metal salvaging thieves The Marine Corps have targeted Shelby demolition specialist before, according to fedwas worried — about eral authorities. A man America, and about the was injured by an explocivil war he feared would sion at his Gulfport, Misfollow the presidential sissippi, home in 2012 election. when he tried to open And so, block by block, one of 51 AT-4 anti-tank he stole 13 pounds (6 shells taken from the kilograms) of C4 plasimpact area of Shelby’s tic explosives from the training range. Five training ranges of Camp people pleaded guilty to Lejeune. federal charges. “The riots, talk about Some thefts have drawn seizing guns, I saw this attention locally, as hapcountry moving towards U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division via AP a scary unknown future,” Stolen military training rockets are shown as found in April 2019 in a residence near Fort Hood, an pened in 2019, when training rockets were the sergeant would later Army base in Killeen, Texas. found in residences just write, in a seven-page off Fort Hood in Texas. was bleeding profusely to cover up some thefts, cases. Hundreds — and statement to military AP uncovered others that from his legs. The man possibly thousands — of and in other cases didn’t investigators. “I had one have not been reported armor-piercing grenades, report explosives as miss- died right there. thing on my mind and publicly, among them “For no reason at all,” ing, investigative files one thing only, I am pro- hundreds of pounds of the Camp Lejeune thefts Smith said in an intershow. Sometimes, they tecting my family and my plastic explosives, as and a 2013 case in which failed to safeguard explo- view. well as land mines and constitutional rights.” 36 sticks of unguarded Two days later, an sives in the first place. rockets have been stolen His crime might have TNT were stolen during a The consequences can intact shell was found at from or lost by the U.S. gone undetected, but the scrap yard. The local training exercise at Clark be deadly. authorities caught a lucky armed forces over the sheriff’s department said Air Base in the PhilipIn August, an artillery past decade, according break in 2018 as they pines. the round was the kind to an ongoing Associated shell exploded at a Misinvestigated yet another Military officials said used in a howitzer, a longsissippi recycling yard. Press investigation into theft from Lejeune, the thieves in the ranks are a Chris Smith had been tak- range artillery weapon. the military’s failure to massive base on coastal small minority of service Investigating authoriing a work break from the secure all its weapons of North Carolina. In that members and that — war. Still more explosives heat, drinking water and ties suspect the shells other case, explosives came from Camp Shelby, compared to stockpiles chewing tobacco. Sudended up in the hands of were reported missing an Army National Guard — the overall amounts of denly he found himself and later recovered. some high school kids. Troops falsified records cradling a co-worker who base about 40 miles away. lost or stolen explosives These are not isolated are minuscule. “We want to get the number to zero, so there is no loss, but it doesn’t mean that we don’t take seriously losses that happened,” Pentagon spokesman Lt. Col. Uriah Orland said. Explosives have been found in homes and storage units, inside military barracks and alongside roads, even at a US-Mexico border checkpoint. These were not rusty war trophies cast out of grandpa’s attic. They came from military shipments or bases. Many were taken by military insiders. The AP’s AWOL Weapons investigation has shown that poor accountability and insider thefts have led to the loss of more than 2,000 military firearms since 2010. Some guns were used in civilian crimes, found on felons or sold to a street gang. In response, Congress is set to require that the military give lawmakers detailed loss and theft reports every year. One thing those reforms won’t do: Make it harder to steal explosives such as C4. Biden doesn’t think weekend federal shutdown will happen By Kevin Freking and Lisa Mascaro Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders reached agreement Thursday on a spending bill that would keep the government running through mid-February, though a temporary federal shutdown was still possible this weekend as some Republican senators threatened to slow-walk passage because of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The measure would generally keep spending at current levels through Feb. 18 while adding $7 billion to aid Afghanistan evacuees. If the House approves the measure Thursday, as expected, it would await Senate action before a midnight Friday deadline. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, had pushed for a shorter duration, but Republicans said more time was needed to settle differences on a spending package covering the entire budget year through September. “While I wish it were earlier, this agreement allows the appropriations process to move forward toward a final funding agreement which addresses the needs of the American people,” DeLauro, D-Conn., said in a statement. President Joe Biden said he has spoken with Senate leaders and he played down fears of a shutdown. “There is a plan in place unless somebody decides to be totally erratic, and I don’t think that will happen,” Biden said. Conservative Republicans opposed to Biden’s vaccine rules want Congress to take a hard stand against the mandated shots at large employers, even if that means shutting down federal offices over the weekend. It was just the latest instance of the brinkmanship around government funding that has triggered several costly shutdowns and partial closures over the past two decades. The longest shutdown in history happened under President Donald Trump — 35 days stretching into January 2019, when Democrats refused to approve money for his U.S-Mexico border wall. Both parties agree the stoppages are irresponsible, yet few deadlines pass without a late scramble to avoid them. One GOP senator after another, after leaving a private lunch meeting Wednesday, expressed concern that they will be blamed for even a short shutdown that will not play well with the public. In the Senate, any single senator can hold up proceedings to stall a vote. But Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, wasn’t backing down. He said Democrats knew last month from a letter that several Republicans would use all means at their disposal to oppose legislation that funds or allows the enforcement of the employer vaccine mandate. He blamed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for not negotiating and for ignoring their position. If the choice is between “suspending nonessential functions” or standing idle while Americans lose their ability to work, “I’ll stand with American workers every time,” Lee said. GOP senators said the idea is to vote on strip- ping money that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration would use to implement the requirement that private employers with 100 or more workers ensure they are vaccinated or regularly tested. “This is a chance to correct a wrong,” said Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., who undertook a similar effort against vaccine mandates during the last government funding standoff. Schumer said Demo- crats are prepared to support the spending bill, adding it was “not easy to reach this deal.” He said most Republicans do not want a shutdown, but a “few individual Republican senators appear determined to derail this important legislation because of their opposition to the president’s lifesaving vaccine guidelines.” “Let’s be clear, if there is a shutdown, it will be a Republican, anti-vaccine shutdown,” Schumer said. Classifieds Legals LEGALS Legals NOTICE OF DRAWING JURORS Revised Code Section 2313.08 Office of Commissioners of Jurors, Gallia County, Ohio To Whom It May Concern: On Friday, December 10, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the Office of the Commissioners of Jurors of Gallia County, Ohio, jurors will be publicly drawn for the January term of the Gallipolis Municipal Court of said county. 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He said hospitals are struggling because of a combination of a lack of nurses, fatigue and patients undergoing treatments that had to be postponed earlier in the crisis. “Now those chickens are coming home to roost a little bit,” he said. At Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, where one of the military medical teams was sent, the number of COVID-19 patients has doubled since September, although it remains below pandemic highs, spokeswoman Christine Hill said. “And it’s concerning with the holidays coming up,” she said. Dr. Pauline Park, who takes care of critically ill patients at the University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor, called the latest surge “heartbreaking.” One COVID-19 patient, a woman in her 20s, died the week of Thanksgiving. Another, a mother with young children, is on a machine built to take over for her lungs. Arizona, where students in dozens of classrooms have been forced into quarantine, reported over 3,100 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, numbers similar to the disastrous summer of 2020. Hospital bed space has fallen to pandemic lows. Bhuyan said a patient of hers with a blood clot in a lung was discharged instead of being admitted. 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Wallace has been chosen as Grand Marshal in Saturday’s First Responder Parade in Pomeroy. Mark and Teresa Porter, enthusiastic participants of the initiative, are pictured with Deputy Leif Babb and Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood. The Porter’s donated $2,500 and said the Shop with a Cop event is one they will never miss participating in. Cop shal.” Fundraising efforts directed by Loyalty is Forever to support this From page 1 year’s program included a Quilt drawing, No Shave Elementary student as the 2021 Grand Marshal. VS. Shave November and December, as well as Wallace spent the past year collecting donations community donations. Loyalty is Forever’s for Shop with a Cop, and according to Sheriff Lori Miller said this Keith Wood, did it all on event is a partnership with Meigs County first his own. “Will wanted to be part responders that includes the Sheriff’s Office, of Shop with a Cop,” Pomeroy and Syracuse Wood said. “He took it police, Ohio State Highupon himself to collect $800 in donations, it was way Patrol, and Meigs EMS. his idea, and he did it “We are so excited, and all on his own, so we are want to help make sure honoring his efforts by naming him Grand Mar- everyone understands this is quite a partnership,” Miller said. “It takes a lot of people to do this.” Sheriff Wood echoed her comments, and added that he hopes the program shows people they can make a difference in the lives of children in the county with their donations. “This program impacts a lot of families in Meigs County,” Wood said. “It motivates us, the first responders, and our community partners to keep this event going. We hope it will encourage others to donate, knowing they can make a dif- ference. “ For those who would like to come out in support of the first responders, the parade will leave the Kountry Resort and Campground around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Donations to Shop with a Cop can be made throughout the year by contacting Loyalty is Forever’s Lori Miller and Tina Richards, and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Agenda Village Administrator Woodall had sent all council members information on the possible purchase of a truck. Woodall stated that there were some problems with the present truck and felt it would be a good idea to trade it in while the village still had good equity in the vehicle. The present truck was still being paid for and the village could purchase a new vehicle and make payments as it is now. Council agreed and voted unanimously to proceed with the purchase. Mary Wise appeared before council to discuss Christmas activities in the village. She stated that she had been approached about organizing something for the Christmas holidays. She stated that she had talked to Don Stivers about the Masonic Lodge and Riverbend Arts Council working together to organize activities. She stated that Stivers had agreed to take charge of a parade and that she had talked to Conde about helping with other organized activities at Diles Park. Conde stated he had made several contacts and they were in the process of organizing some activities at Diles Park. The Mayor thanked both of them for their actions in organizing some activities. Conde stated that he, Joe Powell and Hendrickson had met with Ann Bonner at Hartinger Park. He stated that Bonner felt the trees at the park could be trimmed and not removed. She felt the one large tree in question was still a solid tree and just needed some attention. She also made some recommendations on the trees at Diles Park and would be returning in December to assist with supervising some of the trimming. Conde also stated that a discussion was held with her on the location of the handicapped equipment which was donated by the Bunner family. Conde stated that Bonner did not feel the location in Hartinger Park was a very good location for various reasons. Conde stated that, after reviewing several sites, it was agreed that the best location was on village property along Laurel Street behind village hall. Council approved this recommendation by Conde. Conde also commended the work of volunteers in the downtown area in providing some Christmas items and decorations in that area. Conde also discussed briefly with Attorney Hedges his recommendation that downtown buildings not be permitted to be used for storage. The mayor stated that “we would now proceed with the discussion of the appeal made by Billy Goble on the decision of the zoning commission not to change an area between N. Third and No. Fourth from residential to commercial. The Mayor stated that Mr. Goble would make his presentation and then all those who were on the agenda would be allowed to speak. Billy Goble made his presentation, after which those on the agenda were permitted to speak. There were lengthy discussions from all involved, both for and against the rezoning. After all were heard, council members discussed the proposal at length. After discussion, it was voted unanimously to uphold the decision made by the zoning commission not to change the zoning of the area.” Council adjourned with the next regular meeting scheduled for 7 p.m., Dec 13. Information submitted by Middleport Mayor Fred Hoffman. 13 deaths 71+ — 334 confirmed cases (3 new), 28 probable cases, 40 deaths Additional county case data since vaccinations began Dec. 14, 2020: Total cases since start of vaccinations: 3,135; Total cases among individuals who were not reported as fully vaccinated — 2,908 (11 new); Total breakthrough cases among fully vaccinated — 227 (6 new); Total deaths among not fully vaccinated individuals — 46; Total breakthrough deaths among fully vaccinated individuals — 3. A total of 11,401 people in Mason County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is 43 percent of the population, according to DHHR, with 9,310 fully vaccinated or 35.1 percent of the population. Mason County is currently orange on the West Virginia County Alert System. There have been 18 confirmed cases of the Delta variant in Mason County. From page 1 Conde would provide an update on this meeting. Resolution 296-21 was passed unanimously, which allocated $2000 to promote arts/crafts activities. This had been discussed and agreed to some time ago and would provide these funds to the Riverbend Arts Council to assist them. Baker stated that an employee had requested the use of the gym for a family dinner. She stated that, since council had suspended use of the gym by the public, that she felt it needed to be brought before council. After a short discussion, council agreed that this use would be allowed and that the gym would be opened up for public use as it had been in the past before the pandemic, using the same guidelines as before. Police Chief Wood requested payment of some vacation pay to Jail Administrator 2 Dawn Erwin and also reimbursement to her of phone charges which she had incurred. After a short discussion, both items were approved. The mayor stated that Cases From page 1 12-15 — 214 confirmed cases (2 new), 17 probable cases (1 new) 16-20 — 294 confirmed cases, 13 probable cases 21-25 — 287 confirmed cases (3 new), 22 probable cases 26-30 — 327 confirmed cases (1 new), 21 probable cases 31-40 — 570 confirmed cases, 40 probable cases (1 fewer), 1 death 41-50 — 557 confirmed cases (6 new), 33 probable cases, 2 deaths 51-60 — 496 confirmed cases (4 new), 36 probable cases, 6 deaths 61-70 — 381 confirmed cases, 28 probable cases, Lorna Hart is a freelance writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. 62) with 26,587 total reported deaths. (Editor’s Note: Deaths are reported two days per week) Vaccination rates in Ohio are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 6,782,133 (58.02 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: 6,199,585 (53.04 percent of the population). Ohio As of Dec. 1, ODH According to the 2 reports the following p.m. update on Thursbreakthrough informaday from ODH, there have been 9,131 cases in tion: COVID-19 Deaths the past 24 hours (21among individuals not day average of 5,595), 366 new hospitalizations reported as fully vacci(21-day average of 253), nated — 12,372; COVID-19 Deaths 41 new ICU admissions among fully vaccinated (21-day average of 24) individuals — 594; and zero new deaths in COVID-19 Hospitalizathe previous 24 hours tions since Jan. 1, 2021 (21-day average of HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A three-year contract ratified by union maintenance and service workers at a West Virginia hospital includes annual wage increases but requires them to begin paying health insurance premiums starting in 2023. Members of the Service Employees International Union District 119 on Wednesday ratified the contract covering more than 900 workers at Cabell Huntington Hospital, ending a month-old strike. Under the terms of the contract released by the union, the workers will receive an annual 2% pay increase. An additional 2% boost was added onto the wage scale along with an increase in the shift differential. Employees will receive free health care until Jan. 1, 2023, when they will start to pay biweekly premiums. Union workers can get that premium lowered through annual health assessments. Retirees will have to pay $125 per month for the hospital’s insurance plan starting next April. They can choose to receive $250 to purchase a supplemental plan. Prescription discounts were extended to retirees to help offset the cost unpaid by Medicare. “Our members stood proudly in solidarity on the strike line and beat back concession after concession,” union regional director Sherri McKinney said in a statement. “These healthcare heroes deserve way more than what this hospital finally offered, but we are celebrating the victories that were won.” The hospital said in a statement that employees could likely begin returning to work as soon as Friday. Voter rights groups sue over Ohio GOP’s congressional map COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lawsuits are accumulating against Ohio’s new congressional map, just as they did for GOP-drawn maps of new legislative districts, as voting and civilrights groups allege partisan gerrymandering against the state’s ruling Republicans. The latest suit comes from the Ohio arms of the League of Women Voters and the A. Philip Randolph Institute on behalf of a group of voters. The groups’ lawyers told the Ohio Supreme Court in a filing Tuesday that “it is indisputable” that the 15-district map of U.S. House districts “’unduly’ favors the Republican Party.” By their calculations, the map includes 10 safe Republican dis- tricts, two safe Democratic districts and three “arguably competitive” districts that actually favor Republicans. That’s 67% of seats, despite only 54% of Ohio voters leaning toward the GOP, the lawsuit said. Republicans have called the map constitutional, fair and competitive. It’s the second lawsuit filed against the map since it sprinted through the Ohio Statehouse last month, passing without Democratic support and going on to be signed days later by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. Because it lacked support from Democrats, the map will hold for just four years, rather than the typical 10. Christmas 740-992-2675, or Don Stivers at 740-416-3212. The public is invited From page 1 to participate in both the parade and the candle lighting. The The evening will planning committee conclude with a group consists of Village of candle lighting to the Middleport, Middleport tune of “Silent Night.” For more information Masonic Lodge 363, about this event, please Riverbend Arts Council, call Brian Conde at 740- and Middleport Busi992-7114, Mary Wise at ness Association. among individuals not reported as fully vaccinated — 40,227; COVID-19 Hospitalizations since Jan. 1, 2021 among individuals reported as fully vaccinated — 2,289. of 4,945 deaths due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with 50 since Wednesday. There are 7,113 currently active cases in the state, with a daily positivity rate of 9.10 and a cumulative positivity rate of 6.24percent. West Virginia Statewide, 1,063,487 According to the 10 West Virginia residents a.m. update on Thurshave received at least day from DHHR, there one dose of the COVIDhave been 297,415 total cases since the beginning 19 (59.3 percent of the population). 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