https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/c479f0f45b926f0bf2f41a25f180c25e.pdf 6ce609f66143a6225fae6081283a54c2 PDF Text Text 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 24° 41° 35° Rather cloudy today and tonight. High 47° / Low 35° Today’s weather forecast On this day in history Southern outlasts Raiders NEWS s 2 SPORTS s 6 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Issue 242, Volume 75 Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com For the Record: Racine Marshal reports pursuit Thursday, December 9, 2021 s 50¢ A marching milestone Staff Report of Apple Grove-Dorcas and State Route 124. After a brief foot purRACINE — Accordsuit, the driver, Tommy ing to a news release ‘TJ’ Moore, was taken from Racine Marshal into custody.” Michael Hupp, on the The vehicle was evening of Tuesday, reportedly stolen from Dec. 7, Marshal Hupp the Dexter area in late attempted to conduct November, according to a traffic stop on a blue the news release. Oldsmobile for an “Marshal Hupp equipment violation. After activating over- wishes to extend his gratitude to the head lights and sirens, following agencies the driver reportedly for their assistance: “immediately began to flee, traveling down sev- Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, Pomeroy Police eral side streets within the village and through Department, Syracuse Police Department and numerous lawns. The Meigs County EMS,” driver then fled onto Yellowbush Road, turn- further stated the news release. ing onto Apple GroveThe suspect has a preDorcas,” stated the release. “Subsequently, sumption of innocence until proven guilty in a the driver crashed court of law. near the intersection Avery Richardson | Courtesy Avery Richardson is pictured with the 20 clarinet players that were part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band. Pomeroy talks phone service, employee compensation By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham begin for the village departments at the first khawthorne@aimmediamidwest. of the year. com Council unanimously approved $125 ChristPOMEROY — At its mas bonuses for all village employees. regular meeting this Also in compensaweek, Pomeroy Village tion matters, council Council approved new approved a $2,000 phone services and annual pay raise for employee compensaPolice Chief Chris tion, effective at the Pitchford. Council beginning of the year. voted to promote Leif Council members Babb to Sergeant at a present were Phil $1 per hour pay raise. Ohlinger, Larry Hess, During the meeting, Aaron Oliphant, Maureen Hennessy and Nick council swore in Brian Michael. Council mem- Mayes as a a new volunteer fire fighter to the ber Victor Young was not in attendance at the department. For the fire departmeeting. Council unanimously ment, council approved to purchase a new lapapproved a wireless top, costing no more phone contract with First Net phone service, than $900. The current laptop will be for the which is available for fire departments, EMS, chief to continue making reports on runs. 9-1-1, and now water The new laptop will and sewer services. According to the sales- control the electronic lock system. man in contact with Council passed a resothe village, the phones will have service where lution to approve temothers may not, making porary appropriations. Permanent appropriacommunication faster tions should be ready by in some situations. The contract is for two the second meeting in January. years. First Net will be starting the contract and services should See POMEROY | 10 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. Joining the ‘Great American Marching Band’ By Lorna Hart finally realized. Richardson said it was difficult to express exactly what it meant to her OHIO VALLEY — Avery Richardson’s dream to be in the parade, and of marching in the Macy’s the emotional experience Thanksgiving Day Parade of standing in Herald Square. with the Great Ameri“Playing in Herald can Marching Band was Special to OVP Square was the most exhilarating moment of my entire life,” Richardson said. “Being able to be there, to touch it with my feet, seeing the Macy’s Turkey for the first time, it was all so exciting.” As previously reported, Richardson plays clarinet, and was selected as a participant after a successful audition for the 2020 parade. Her dream of performing that fall was put on hold due to COVID19 concerns, when the parade was extremely See MILESTONE | 3 ‘Santa at the Museum’ on Saturday By Lorna Hart Special to OVP MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – A comfortable chair by the fireplace awaits Santa when he makes a stop at the Meigs Historical Society this Saturday. Santa will be at the Museum from noon to 3 p.m., and children are invited to visit with him and enjoy an afternoon of crafts and refreshments. Members of the Historical Society have decorated the Museum for the holidays, and will be there to guide visitors through displays and answer questions about artifacts and county history. The Museum has several new additions, including a photo collection donated by Bob Graham, and enlarged outside photos and information highlighting Meigs history. There is still a lot of work to be done at the Society’s new location at 399 South Third Avenue, but progress is being made. The buildings were gifted to the Society in Photo by Lorna Hart Addison and Gavin Hysell visiting with Santa at the Meigs Historical Society at a previous “Santa at the Museum” event, prior to the pandemic. This Saturday’s event includes crafts and refreshments. 2017, and many of the items at the Butternut location in Pomeroy were moved in 2018. The Museum had its opening at the Middleport location in 2019 to coincide with Meigs County’s Bicentennial. Members encourage visitors to come see what has already been accomplished, and to support the Museum’s future plans for the artifacts that have been placed in their care. “We are always looking for volunteers and donations,” said Museum Co-Director Mary Cowdrey. “We are dedicated to the preservation See SANTA | 3 68 new COVID cases reported on Wednesday By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com OHIO VALLEY — Since yesterday’s update, there were 68 new COVID-19 cases reported in the Ohio Valley Publishing area on Wednesday. In Gallia County, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported 33 new COVID-19 cases. In Meigs County, ODH reported 8 new cases of COVID-19. In Mason County, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), reported 27 new COVID-19 cases. Here is a closer look at the local COVID-19 data: 30-39 — 683 cases (4 new), 15 hospitalizations, 1 death 40-49 — 697 cases (3 new), 31 hospitalizations, 4 deaths Gallia County 50-59 — 641 cases (7 new), 52 According to the 2 p.m. update hospitalizations, 10 deaths from ODH on Wednesday, there 60-69 — 510 cases (7 new), 50 have been 4,802 total cases (33 hospitalizations, 11 deaths new) in Gallia County since the 70-79 — 342 cases (3 new), 78 beginning of the pandemic, 309 hospitalizations, 19 deaths hospitalizations (2 new) and 79 80-plus — 208 cases, 57 hospitaldeaths. Of the 4,802 cases, 4,401 (11 new) are presumed recovered. izations, 32 deaths Vaccination rates in Gallia Case data is as follows: 0-19 — 946 cases (5 new), 9 hos- County are as follows, according to ODH: pitalizations (2 new) 20-29 —775 cases (7 new), 17 See COVID | 3 hospitalizations, 1 new death �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Thursday, December 9, 2021 OBITUARIES Ohio Valley Publishing Gallia, Meigs community briefs Phyllis L. Johnson GALLIPOLIS — Phyllis L. Johnson, age 85, of Gallipolis, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday December 7, 2021 at Arbors of Gallipolis. Born January 2, 1936 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Carl Burton and Mary Louise Dale Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by one daughter, Bonnie Johnson Hendershot, one brother, Arnold Roberts and by a grandson, Phil. Phyllis was a Christian woman and attended Bailey Chapel Church. She retired from Gallia County Local Schools where she drove a school bus for 25 years. She enjoyed bowling, drag racing and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jesse Johnson, Mathew (Sue) Johnson, Paul (Shonda) Johnson, John (Josie) Johnson; daughter, Roseanne Johnson; grandchildren, Joseph, Molly, Jeremiah, Josiah, John William, James, Angie, and Sandy; great grandchildren, Eden, Olivia and Dakota; sisters, Mary Bowerman of Whitmore Lake, Michigan and Gwendoln Roberts of Streetsboro, Ohio and by a niece and several nephews. Phyllis’s care has been entrusted to the WaughHalley-Wood Funeral Home. There will be a private graveside service at Macedonia Cemetery. An online guest registry is available at www. waugh-halley-wood. com. Janet Lee Nibert GALLIPOLIS — Janet Lee Nibert, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died peacefully in her home on the evening of Tuesday, December 7, 2021 with her daughters on each side. She was born June 1, 1941, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., daughter of the late Margaret Kinder Halley Riffle and Hartley Granville “Sam” Halley. She attended Kyger Creek High School and retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center and Angell Accounting. She is survived by her children, Tony Shamblin of Gallipolis, Gary (Teresa) Nibert of Point Pleasant, Kelly (Kenny) Ratliff of Gallipolis, and Leanna (Rick) Martin of Gallipolis. Grandchildren, Joshua, Shannon, Jaime, Bridget, Bucky, Rocky, Zackary, Jarrett, Grace, and Peri Anna, along with four greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Helen Wagoner of Jackson, Ohio and Mikki Young of Mayville, N.Y. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sisters, June Quillen, Wanda Halley, and Mary Lou Halley; brothers, James Halley and Richard Halley; and, stepfather, Charles Riffle. In keeping with Janet’s wishes there are no calling hours or a funeral service. Private interment will be in the Reynolds Cemetery in Addison, Ohio. Janet’s arrangements are entrusted to the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis. James Barcus CIRCLEVILLE — James Barcus, 60, of Circleville passed away on December 6, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1961 in Gallipolis to William and Betty (Gibson) Barcus. He was preceded in death by his parents. James is survived by his siblings William and John Barcus and Deborah Clifton and Patricia Riffle. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Forest Cemetery. Online condolences can be made to www. wellmanfuneralhomes. com. DEATH NOTICE Dolan LANCASTER, Ohio — Jeffrey Allen Dolan, 59, of Lancaster, Ohio, died on December 5, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Christmas Craft Shows through displays and answer questions about artifacts and county history. Doughnuts with Santa PORTLAND — “Doughnuts With Santa” will be take place at the Portland Community Center MIDDLEPORT — This Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., a Christ- at 2 p.m., Dec. 11. There will be snacks. Bring cameras for photos mas Craft Show will be hosted at with Santa. Riverbend Arts Council at 290 N. Second St., showcasing hand crafted workmanship and gifts created by local artisans. This is a fundraiser for the Riverbend Art Council, a local organization based in Meigs County, offering events, opportuPOMEROY — American Legion nity and education in the arts for Post 39 in Pomeroy are once again adults and children of all ages, such selling fruit baskets which will be as paint classes, dance instruction, ready Dec. 18, price is $15, call flower demonstration, contests, art Steve VanMeter 740-992-2875 shows, musical events, ice cream or John Hood 740-416-0844 for socials and more. orders. SYRACUSE — The Riverside Cloggers will be hosting a craft and vendor show on Saturday, Dec. 11 from noon-6 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center. Consessions will be provided by the Riverside MASON — The benefit ChristCloggers. For information, contact mas Concert by the Wahama High Erica Haning at 740-645-5628. School Fine Arts Department and the New Haven Elementary School Music Department on Saturday will benefit the family of the late Kaycee Rainey. Rainey was a member of the New Haven Elementary School staff and passed away earMIDDLEPORT – A comfortlier this year with COVID-19. The able chair by the fireplace awaits concert will begin at 7 p.m. outside Santa when he makes a stop at in the Bachtel Football Stadium. In the Meigs Historical Society this Saturday at the museum located at case of inclement weather, it will be held in the main gymnasium. 399 S. Third Ave. Santa will be at the museum from noon to 3 p.m., and children are invited to visit with him and enjoy an afternoon of crafts and refreshments. Members of the Historical Society have decorated the museum for the holidays, GALLIPOLIS — The Bossard and will be there to guide visitors Memorial Library will be closed on Post 39 fruit baskets Benefit Christmas concert Saturday Santa at the Museum Bossard holiday hours 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. Family & Children First Council meets The Gallia County Family and Children First Council will be holding Regular Business Meetings at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the following months: January, March, May, July, and September. Due to Election Day on the second Tuesday of November, the business meeting will be moved to November 15, 2022. The Intersystem Collaborative Meetings will be held at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the following months: February, April, June, August, October and December. All Council Meetings will be held at the Gallia County Health Department Conference Room located at 499 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio. For additional information, contact Lora Jenkins/ Intersystem Coordinator at 740446-3022. 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 spaceavailable basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest. com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. County Courthouse, 18 Locust St. Monday, Dec. 13 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 740-992-5123. GALLIPOLIS — DAV Dovel Myers Post #141 will meet 5 p.m., post home on Liberty Ave., all members are urged to attend. Mary Pauline Myers will celGALLIPOLIS — AMVETS Post ebrate her 90th birthday Dec. 11, cards may be mailed to her at 1102 #23 will meet after the DAV meeting, 6 p.m., post home on Liberty German Hollow Rd., Patriot, OH Ave., all members are urged to 45658. attend. POMEROY — The regular meeting of the Meigs County Public Library Board will be held at 1 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Retired Teachers’ Organization will p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. meet at noon, Courtside restaurant, for lunch and an auction. Card showers Thursday, Dec. 9 Tuesday, Dec. 14 Friday, Dec. 10 GALLIPOLIS — Regular monthly Board meeting of the O. O. McIntyre Park District, 11 a.m., Park Board office at the Gallia 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. Friday, Dec. 17 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. Monday, Dec. 20 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. Wednesday, Dec. 29 HARRISONVILLE — The Scipio Township Trustee end-ofthe-year meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Harrisonville Fire Department. TODAY IN HISTORY Associated Press Today is Thursday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2021. There are 22 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history On Dec. 9, 2014, U.S. Senate investigators concluded the United States had brutalized scores of terror suspects with interrogation tactics that turned secret CIA prisons into chambers of suffering and did nothing to make Americans safer after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. On this date In 1911, an explo- CONTACT US 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 All content © 2021 Gallipolis daily Tribune and The daily sentinel edition. All rights reserved. no portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by u.s. copyright law. ReGiOnAl Vice PResidenT/ GROuP PublisHeR lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com ediTOR beth sergent, ext. 2102 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com sPORTs ediTOR bryan Walters, ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com AdVeRTisinG diRecTOR Matt Rodgers, ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com ciRculATiOn MAnAGeR derrick Morrison, ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com sion inside the Cross Mountain coal mine near Briceville, Tennessee, killed 84 workers. (Five were rescued.) In 1917, British forces captured Jerusalem from the Ottoman Turks. In 1958, the anticommunist John Birch Society was formed in Indianapolis. In 1962, the Petrified Forest in Arizona was designated a national park. In 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first animated TV special featuring characters from the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, premiered on CBS. In 1987, the first Palestinian intefadeh, or uprising, began as riots broke out in Gaza and spread to the West Bank, triggering a strong Israeli response. In 1990, Solidarity founder Lech Walesa (lek vah-WEN’-sah) won Poland’s presidential runoff by a landslide. In 1992, Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana announced their separation. (The couple’s divorce became final in August 1996.) In 2000, the U-S Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt in the Florida vote count on which Al Gore pinned his best hopes of winning the White House. In 2001, the United States disclosed the existence of a videotape in which Osama bin Laden said he was pleasantly surprised by the extent of damage from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In 2006, a fire broke out at a Moscow drug treatment hospital, kill- ing 46 women trapped by barred windows and a locked gate. In 2013, scientists revealed that NASA’s Curiosity rover had uncovered signs of an ancient freshwater lake on Mars. to death; both punishments were changed to life in prison after Connecticut abolished the death penalty in 2015.) A fire at a hospital in Kolkata, India, claimed the lives of at least 93 people. Ten years ago: The European Union said 26 of its 27 member countries were open to joining a new treaty tying their finances together to solve the euro crisis; Britain remained opposed. A jury in New Haven, Connecticut, condemned Joshua Komisarjevsky (koh-mihsahr-JEV’-skee) to death for killing a woman and her two daughters during a night of terror in their suburban Cheshire home. (The other defendant in the case, Steven Hayes, had also been condemned Five years ago: The White House said President Barack Obama had ordered intelligence officials to conduct a broad review of electionseason cyberattacks, including the email hacks that rattled the presidential campaign and raised fresh concerns about Russia’s meddling in U.S. elections. South Korean lawmakers impeached President Park Geun-hye over an explosive corruption scandal, a stunning and swift fall for the country’s first female leader. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, December 9, 2021 3 Milestone Her mother, Mary Farley, literally “won the lottery” when her name was drawn for a seat in From page 1 the audience in Herald’s Square. modified, and many of “All of our chaperthe entries, including ones put their names in the Band, were canceled. a drawing to see who The experience was would get a seat, and a whirlwind of activity. my mom won,” Avery Upon arrival, she was said. “We were both so fitted for her uniform, excited.” then it was onto pracRichardson said the tice. Richardson said trip gave her the experiit was impressive to ence she lost her senior get approximately 300 year of high school, musicians from different and said, ” I got to have parts of the country to another band camp, it play and march together filled in the gap.” so well in such a short Richardson said she period of time. found other West Virgin“The atmosphere was ians in the band, includlike a band camp,” she ing one from Grafton, said. “Everyone was one from Ripley, and focused on what they two from Roane County, were doing. We had to and hopes her experiget everything done Avery Richardson | Courtesy photos ence will motivate other very quickly. We had A specially commissioned Macy’s Great American Marching Band students from Point to learn an entire drill Drum Major balloon floated above the Band as they marched into Pleasant and other parts with four practices. Our Herald Square. of the state to apply. first practice was very “It took a lot of courmy freshman year, and She credits her clariamazing, it was inspirage for me to do somenet teacher Scott Nibert, as the years went on, I ing that the band could wanted to do more, and thing like this,” she for helping her achieve sound so good the first said. “I understand what the level of performance he encouraged me, and time together. It was it’s like to come from a I am really grateful for impressive to see every- Avery Richardson taking in the excitement of the day after the necessary to meet the Band’s performance. small high school in the him.” challenge. thing come together so She said she had a lot Ohio Valley, and I want “I began working with quickly.” them to realize if they of community support him my freshman year, aback, I had just decided performance in the She said she didn’t put the work into it, and encouragement to and I started to gain Macy’s Great American realize how highly selec- to audition, and I was they can achieve their make her trip happen. Band. The two had met confidence my junior accepted, maybe it was tive and competitive it goals as well.” “It was stressful, I year, I began to live up at a band leadership a good thing I didn’t was to be chosen for © 2021 Ohio Valley had to work to raise the conference in 7th grade to my potential,” Richthe Band until after she know,” she said. Richardson explained, and stayed in touch. Hall ardson said. “He taught money to go, but every- Publishing, all rights arrived in New York. reserved. one was so supportive, me to read music bettold her about the pro“I found out after I got she decided to audition and I was able to get the ter, helped with a lot of gram, and Richardson after her friend Gracie there and heard other alumni package and take Lorna Hart is a freelance writer for decided to work toward auditions. He saw the Hall posted a photo of band members talking Ohio Valley Publishing. my mother with me.” potential in me during applying. her New York trip and about it. I was taken beginning of the pandemic and 62 deaths. DHHR reports there are currently 117 active cases and From page 1 3,875 recovered cases, in Mason County. Vaccines started: Case data is as follows: 13,241 (44.29 percent of 0-4 — 69 confirmed the population); cases (1 new), 3 probable Vaccines completed: 12,060 (40.34 percent of case 5-11 — 184 confirmed the population). cases (1 new), 16 probable cases Meigs County 12-15 — 218 confirmed According to the 2 cases, 17 probable cases p.m. update from ODH 16-20 — 298 confirmed on Wednesday, there cases (1 fewer), 15 probhave been 3,099 total able cases (2 new) cases (8 new) in Meigs 21-25 — 294 confirmed County since the begincases (3 new), 22 probning of the pandemic, able cases 183 hospitalizations (1 26-30 — 334 confirmed new) and 61 deaths. Of cases (1 new), 21 probthe 3,099 cases, 2,876 able cases (17 new) are presumed 31-40 — 579 confirmed recovered. Case data is as follows: cases (4 new), 42 probable cases, 1 death 0-19 — 588 cases (2 41-50 — 568 confirmed new), 6 hospitalizations cases (5 new), 34 prob20-29 — 433 cases (1 able cases, 2 deaths new), 5 hospitalizations 51-60 — 508 confirmed 30-39 — 387 cases, 12 cases (3 new), 37 probhospitalizations, 1 death able cases (1 new), 6 40-49 — 459 cases (1 new), 17 hospitalizations, deaths 61-70 — 391 confirmed 2 deaths 50-59 — 425 cases, 31 cases (2 new), 28 probhospitalizations, 5 deaths able cases (1 new), 13 deaths 60-69 — 391 cases (3 71+ — 347 confirmed new), 43 hospitalizations, cases (2 new), 29 prob10 deaths able cases (2 new), 40 70-79 — 264 cases (1 new), 44 hospitalizations deaths Additional county case (1 new), 22 deaths data since vaccinations 80-plus — 152 cases, began Dec. 14, 2020: 25 hospitalizations, 20 Total cases since start deaths of vaccinations: 3,224; Vaccination rates in Total cases among Meigs County are as follows, according to ODH: individuals who were not reported as fully vacciVaccines started: 10,007 (43.69 percent of nated — 2,988 (26 new); Total breakthrough the population); cases among fully vacciVaccines completed: nated — 236 (1 new); 9,083 (39.65 percent of Total deaths among not the population). fully vaccinated individuals — 46; Mason County Total breakthrough According to the 10 deaths among fully vaccia.m. update on Wednesnated individuals — 3. day from DHHR, there A total of 11,511 people have been 4,054 cases in Mason County have (27 new) of COVID-19, received at least one dose in Mason County (3,790 of the COVID-19 vaccine, confirmed cases, 264 probable cases) since the which is 43.4 percent of the population, according to DHHR, with 9,396 fully vaccinated or 35.4 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. Santa meigschs.org. They can also be reached at (740) 992 – 3810 and by e-mail: info@meigschs.org. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. From page 1 of Meigs County History, and invite anyone who is interested to join our efforts and become a member.” Co- Director Chloris Gaul McQuaid joined Cowdery in her request for support of their efforts. For more information on the Meigs County Pioneer Society and Museum, visit them on Facebook or visit www. Ohio According to the 2 p.m. update on Wednesday from ODH, there have been 8,707 cases in the past 24 hours (21-day average of 6,289), 395 new hospitalizations (21day average of 272), 53 new ICU admissions (21day average of 26) and zero new deaths in the previous 24 hours (21day average of 57) with 27,011 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: 6,832,266 (58.45 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: 6,272,020 (53.66 percent of the population). As of Dec. 1, ODH reports the following breakthrough information: COVID-19 Deaths among individuals not reported as fully vaccinated — 12,372; COVID-19 Deaths among fully vaccinated individuals — 594; COVID-19 Hospitalizations since Jan. 1, 2021 among individuals not reported as fully vaccinated — 40,227; COVID-19 Hospitalizations since Jan. 1, 2021 among individuals reported as fully vaccinated — 2,289. day from DHHR, there have been 303,173 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 1,053 reported since Tuesday’s DHHR update. DHHR reports 25,113 “breakthrough” cases as of Wednesday with 392 total breakthrough deaths statewide (counts include cases after the start of COVID-19 vaccination/Dec. 14, 2020). dose of the COVID-19 (60.0 percent of the population). A total of 50.4 percent of the population, 902,673 individuals have been fully vaccinated. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing, reach her at 304-6751333, ext. 1992. SURGICAL AND MEDICAL TREATMENTS Dr. Vaidya provides surgical and medical treatments for the kidneys, urinary bladder, adrenal glands, urethra, and male reproductive organs. 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OH-70258680 COVID �����9DOOH\�'ULYH�‡�3RLQW�3OHDVDQW��:9������ �������������‡�SYDOOH\�RUJ �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing OH-70262329 4 Thursday, December 9, 2021 BLONDIE By Dean Young and John Marshall BEETLE BAILEY By Mort, Greg and Brian Walker BABY BLUES PARDON MY PLANET By Vic Lee By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green � � � � � � � � � By Tom Batiuk & Dan Davis � � � �'LIILFXOW\�/HYHO By Bil and Jeff Keane ����� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � THE BRILLIANT MIND OF EDISON LEE ����� � � � � � � � � � Written By Brian & Greg Walker; Drawn By Chance Browne � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � By Chris Browne �����&RQFHSWLV�3X]]OHV��'LVW��E\�.LQJ�)HDWXUHV�6\QGLFDWH��,QF� HAGAR THE HORRIBLE � � � Today’s Solution THE FAMILY CIRCUS HI AND LOIS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �'LIILFXOW\�/HYHO CRANKSHAFT � � � By John Hambrock Today’s answer ZITS RHYMES WITH ORANGE Hank Ketcham’s DENNIS THE MENACE By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman By Hilary Price THE LOCKHORNS By Bunny Hoest & John Reiner �����&RQFHSWLV�3X]]OHV��'LVW��E\�.LQJ�)HDWXUHV�6\QGLFDWH��,QF� %\�'DYH�*UHHQ �Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, December 9, 2021 5 SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Last State Silver Bank Rolls up for grabs Fortune of old Silver Coins issued by the U.S. Gov’t sealed away in the only State Restricted Bank Rolls known to exist are actually being handed over to Ohio residents STATE RESTRICTION: Only residents of OH get the $19 state minimum - non state residents must pay $57 per coin “We’re bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Director for the National Mint and Treasury. That’s because the next 2 days the last remaining State of Ohio Restricted Silver Bank Rolls loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Kennedy Presidential Half Dollars are actually being handed over to Ohio residents who call the National Toll-Free Hotlines listed in today’s newspaper publication. And here’s the best part. If you are a resident of the state of Ohio you cover only the $19 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, that’s twenty rarely seen Silver clad Kennedy Presidential Half Dollars worth up to 60 times their face value for just $380 which is a real steal because non state residents must pay $57 per coin which totals $1,140 if any coins remain after the 2-day deadline. “National Mint and Treasury recently spoke with its Chief Professional Numismatist who said ‘Very few people have ever actually saw one of these rarely seen Silver Ken- Q� FLYING OUT THE DOOR: Calls are pouring in from state residents who are trying to get their hands on the last State Restricted Silver nedy Presidential Half Dollars minted over Bank Rolls known to exist sealed away in the secured packages pictured above before the deadline ends. That’s because residents who beat 50 years ago. But to actually find them sealed the 2-day deadline printed in today’s publication are cashing in on the lowest ever state minimum price set by the National Mint and Treasury. away in State Restricted Silver Bank Rolls is like finding buried treasure. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Bank Rolls had better hold on to them,’” Lynne said. “Now that the State of Ohio Restricted Q: How to claim the last State Restricted Silver Bank Rolls Silver Bank Rolls are being offered up we A: If you are a Ohio resident read the important information below about claiming the State won’t be surprised if thousands of Ohio resRestricted Silver Bank Rolls, then call the State Toll-Free Hotline at: 1-800-233-5658 EXT: idents claim the maximum limit allowed of 6 JFR1310 beginning at precisely 8:30 A.M. this morning. Kennedy Presidential Silver Bank Rolls per resident before they’re all gone,” said Lynne. “That’s because the dates and mint marks of the U.S. Gov’t issued Silver clad Kennedy Presidential Half Dollars sealed away inside Q: Are these Silver Kennedy Half Dollars worth more than other Half Dollars? the State of Ohio Restricted Silver Bank A: Yes. These rarely seen Silver Kennedy Presidential Half Dollars were minted in the mid 1900’s. Rolls have never been searched. But, we do That makes these silver coins extremely collectible. The vast majority of half dollars minted after 1970 know that these coins date back tot he mid have no silver content at all. In fact, these Kenndy Presidential Half Dollars were the last silver coins 1900’s and some may be worth up to 60 minted for circulation. That’s why many of them now command collector values of many times their face value so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday. times their face value, so there is no telling what Ohio residents will find until they sort through all the coins,” Lynne went on to say. Q: How much are the State Restricted Silver Bank Rolls worth? “Rarely seen silver coins like these are highly sought after, but we’ve never seen anyA: It’s impossible to say, but these Kennedy Presidential Half Dollars date back to the mid 1900’s and some are thing like this before. According to The Offiworth up to 60 times the face value and there are 20 in each Bank Roll so you better hurry if you want to get your hands on them. Collector values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But we do know they are cial Red Book, a Guide Book of United States the only Ohio State Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and Kennedy Presidential Half Dollars are highly collectible Coins many Silver Kennedy Presidential Half so anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these State Restricted Silver Bank Rolls should hold onto them Dollars have nearly doubled in collector value because there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday. in just the last several years,” Lynne said. “We’re guessing thousands of Ohio residents will be taking the maximum limit of 6 Q: Why are so many Ohio residents calling to get them? Bank Rolls because you can only get them A: Because they are the only State Restricted Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and everyone wants their rolled this way directly from the National share. These are not ordinary bank rolls. These are full Bank Rolls containing 20 Silver Kennedy Presidential Mint and Treasury and they are the only Half Dollars dating clear back to the mid 1900’s some worth up to 60 times their face value. Remember State Restricted Bank Rolls known to exist,” this. Only Ohio residents are guaranteed to get them for just the $19 per coin state minimum set by the Lynne continued. National Mint and Treasury for the next two days. Non state residents must pay $57 per coin. “We know the phones will be ringing off the hook. So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our Q: How do I get the State Restricted Silver Bank Rolls? best to answer them all,” Lynne said. A: The only thing Ohio residents need to do is call the State Toll Free Hotline at 1-800-233-5658 Ext. The only thing readers of today’s newspaJFR1310 before the deadline ends. Everyone who does is getting the only State Restricted Silver Bank per publication need to do is make sure they Rolls known to exist. That’s a full Bank Roll of 20 Silver Kenndy Presidential Half Dollars for just the $19 are a resident of the state of Ohio and call the per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, which totals just $380 for the full Bank National Toll-Free Hotlines before the 2-day Roll. That’s a real steal because non state residents are not permitted to call before 5 pm tomorrow deadline ends midand must pay $1,140 for each Ohio State Restricted Silver Bank Roll if any remain. night tomorrow. Q Answering Your Questions IMPORTANT FACTS: The dates and mint marks of the rarely seen Silver Kennedy Presidential Half Dollars sealed away inside the State of Ohio Restricted Silver Bank Rolls have never been searched. 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NITRO, W.Va. — You The two teams traded can’t leave a story halfway points and leads throughout done, especially the first the rest of the first quarter. chapter. With under a minute to go After a competitive first half, the Point Pleasant boys in the first, Point Pleasant tied things up 15-15 with a basketball team faced their share of struggles in a 63-32 3-pointer. After the Wildcats took road loss to the Nitro Wildthe lead back in the opening cats Tuesday evening. This was the 2021-22 sea- minute of the second, the host team proceeded to go son opener for both teams. on an 11-3 scoring run to Tuesday’s game opened slowly for both squads, with jump ahead on the scoreboard. only the Big Blacks (0-1) However, the Big Blacks scoring two points in the kept in contention thanks to first two minutes. a couple 3-pointers made by The Big Blacks and the junior Eric Chapman, headWildcats soon warmed up, cjeffries@aimmediamidwest.com Colton Jeffries | OVP Sports Point Pleasant senior Luke Derenberger leaves his feet for a layup against the Wildcats during a basketball game against Nitro in Nitro, W.Va. ing into the locker rooms down 28-24. In the second half, the Red and Black ran into many struggles on offense, having trouble getting their shots to land from the outside and the Nitro defense keeping them from getting into the paint. The hosting Wildcats used these struggles to their advantage, jumping ahead on a 9-0 scoring run. The Big Blacks also had trouble with turning the ball over, making bad passes in bounds, which the Wildcats intercepted and converted into points of their own. See POINT | 7 Ironton fends off Blue Devils, 54-51 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com IRONTON, Ohio — It might be more like ice fishing, but the Blue Devils have a story to tell about the big one that got away. The Gallia Academy boys basketball team let an 9-point halftime lead slip through its fingers Tuesday night as host Ironton used a 28-16 second half surge to rally back for a 54-51 victory in an Ohio Valley Conference contest in Lawrence County. The Blue Devils (2-1, 0-1 OVC) found themselves in an early 14-4 hole in the first quarter, but the guests countered with a 10-2 surge to close the opening canto trailing 16-14. GAHS followed with an inside-out approach as big man Isaac Clary poured in eight points and guard Kenyon Franklin tacked on seven points, sparking a 21-10 second quarter surge that gave the Blue and White their largest lead of the night at 35-26 headed into the break. The Fighting Tigers (1-0, 1-0) went on the defensive in the second half, limiting the Blue Devils to just eight points in each of the next two quarters. IHS, behind eight points from Landen Wilson, made a 19-8 third quarter push and took a slim 45-43 edge headed into the finale. Zane Loveday capped an 8-6 Gallia Academy run with two free throws with 39 seconds left for a 51-all tie, but an Aaron Masters trifecta from the right wing with four seconds remaining allowed the Orange and Black to secure a 54-51 lead. GAHS had a good look at a potential game-winner on its ensuing inbounds play, but Carson Call’s 3-point bid bounced off of the back of the rim and fell to the floor as time expired. The Blue Devils outrebounded the hosts by a See IRONTON | 7 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 9 Girls Basketball Eastern at South Gallia, 6 p.m. Federal Hocking at Southern, 6 p.m. Fairland at Gallia Academy, 7 p.m. Point Pleasant at Meigs, 7 p.m. River Valley at Wellston, 7 p.m. Wahama at Ravenswood, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 Boys Basketball Meigs at River Valley, 7 p.m. Ripley at Point Pleasant, 7 p.m. Wayne at Wahama, 7 p.m. Federal Hocking at Southern, 7 p.m. OVCS at Heritage Christian, 6 p.m. Gallia Academy at Coal Grove, 7 p.m. Eastern at Waterford, 7 p.m. Wrestling Point Pleasant at Ironman INV, TBA Saturday, Dec. 11 Boys Basketball OVCS at Teays Valley Christian, 5 p.m. Girls Basketball Meigs at Wahama, 6 p.m. Eastern at Alexander Classic, 11 a.m. OVCS at Teays Valley Christian, 3:30 Wrestling Point Pleasant at Ironman INV, TBA Meigs, Eastern at Warren INV, 10 a.m. Swimming River Valley at Rio Grande INV, 10:30 Photos by Bryan Walters | OVP Sports River Valley senior Mason Rhodes (22) dribbles past Southern defenders Cade Anderson (24) and Cruz Brinager (14) during the second half of Tuesday night’s boys basketball contest in Bidwell, Ohio. Southern outlasts Raiders in OT, 75-63 By Bryan Walters points and closed the game with a 14-2 surge to complete the 12-point triumph. BIDWELL, Ohio — A River Valley held the rewarding comeback and largest first half lead of a heartbreaking letdown, five points and was ahead much like the tournament 31-28 at the intermission. atmosphere that surSouthern led once by four rounded this early season points in the opening thriller. 16 minutes and owned Visiting Southern overa 14-13 edge after one came an 8-point fourth stanza of work. The hosts quarter deficit to force also led 51-46 through overtime, then scored the three complete. first eight points of the The Tornadoes outextra session before ultirebounded RVHS by a mately cruising to a 75-63 38-31 overall margin, victory over the River including a 13-10 edge on Valley boys basketball the offensive glass. SHS team on Tuesday night in also committed only 11 a non-conference matchof the 26 turnovers in the up in Gallia County. contest, while the Raiders The Tornadoes (4-1) made 11 of those miscues battled the host Raiders after halftime. (1-3) through seven ties SHS made 23-of-58 and 14 lead changes over field goal attempts for the course of regulation, 40 percent, including an with neither squad lead8-of-26 effort from behind ing by more than two Southern senior Lincoln Rose (42) releases a shot attempt over possessions after the first a pair of River Valley defenders during the first half of Tuesday the arc for 31 percent. The guests were also three periods of play. night’s boys basketball contest in Bidwell, Ohio. 21-of-30 at the free throw RVHS, however, got an court heave off of the ver- line for 70 percent. Ethan Schultz trifecta six with 34.5 seconds left to Cade Anderson led tical extension that holds go. seconds into the fourth Southern with a gamethe backboard in place. Hill calmly sank all canto, which gave the high 25 points, followed The ball bounced just Silver and Black the larg- three free throw attempts by Rose with doubleabove the backboard — for a 59-58 edge, but est lead of regulation at which is out of bounds — double effort of 22 points Schultz countered with 54-46. and 11 rebounds. while hitting the extenanother 3-pointer with SHS countered with Hill and Cruz Brinager sion pole, causing an odd 16 seconds showing — a quick 5-0 spurt that spin that allowed the ball also added 11 points allowing River Valley to also resulted in Jance Lambert’s fourth personal again secure a 61-59 edge. to fall straight down into apiece to the winning cause. Damien Miller was Linoln Rose was fouled the hoop. The goal was foul, which trimmed the next with five markers not allowed, and a 61-all on the interior durdeficit down to 54-51 and Tanner Lisle comcontest was headed for ing Southern’s ensuing with 6:45 remaining. pleted the winning tally another four minutes of Aiden Hill netted 1-of- possession, and Rose with one point. play. knocked down both free 2 free throws with 1:41 Miller hauled in seven The Raiders went 0-forthrow attempts with 1.4 left to cut the lead down seconds showing to again 8 from the field and 3:21 caroms for the guests, to 58-56, then Hill was while Hill and Brinager knot the contest at 61-all. without a point in that fouled on a contested each snagged six boards. extra session, all while Lambert took the fol3-pointer that led to a disthe Purple and Gold lowing inbounds pass qualifying fifth personal See SOUTHERN | 7 and bounced a 3-quarters reeled off eight straight foul on Mason Rhodes bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com �SPORTS Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, December 9, 2021 7 Marauders roll past Eastern, 71-36 By Colton Jeffries cjeffries@aimmediamidwest.com ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — The Meigs boys basketball team picked up a home win Tuesday evening, besting the Eastern Eagles 71-36. The Marauders (2-2) held the lead right from the beginning of Tuesday’s game, heading into halftime with a 35-17 advantage. The Meigs defense also kept the Eagles (0-4) to single digit quarters on two occasions. The Marauders got most of their points from behind the arc in Tuesday’s game, netting 15 3-pointers, while also getting 14 field goals and three free throws. On the other end of the court, the Eagles ended the game with one 3-pointer, 15 field goals and three free throws. Leading the Marauders in scor- ing was sophomore Braylone Harrison, who netted four 3-pointers and three field goals for a total of 18 points. Behind him was junior Ethan Stewart, who had four 3-pointers and one field goal for 14 points. In third was senior Caleb Burnem, who got five field goals and two free throws for 12 points. Rounding out the Meigs scoring were Coulter Cleland with six points, Brayden Stanley with six points, Griffin Cleland with five points, Chase Garcia with five points, Brody Butcher with three points and Conlee Burnem with two points. Leading the Eagles in scoring was senior Bryce Newland, who recorded four field goals for eight points. Behind him was junior Jace Bullington, who had three field goals Lady Pointers push past GA, 44-25 for six points. Behind Bullington was junior Trey Hill and freshman Gavin Riggins, who each got five points. Rounding out the Eastern scoring were Ethan Short with four points, Connor Nolan with three points, Cooper Barnett with two points, Jacob Spenser with two points and Brayden O’Brien with one point. The Marauders will be back in action at 7:15 p.m. Frida when they travel to take on the River Valley Raiders. The Eagles will be back on the court at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, when they hit the road to take on the Waterford Wildcats. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com CENTENARY, Ohio — A tough go of things. The Gallia Academy girls basketball team mustered only one field goal and a total of seven points in the first half before ultimately dropping a 44-25 decision to visiting South Point on Monday night in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup in Gallia County. The Blue Angels (3-4, 0-3 OVC) — who received a Preslee Reed field goal in the first frame — found themselves in a 12-4 hole after eight minutes of play, and the hosts were never closer from that point on. The Lady Pointers made a 12-3 second quarter push behind six points from Karmen Bruton, allowing the guests to take a 24-7 lead into the break. Kenya Peck scored eight points for GAHS in the third stanza, but South Point still went on a 14-10 run to extend its cushion out to 38-17 entering the finale. The Blue Angels won the fourth by an 8-6 count to complete the 19-point outcome. GAHS finished the night with five total field goals — all 2-pointers — and also went 15-of-20 at the free throw line for 75 percent. Peck led the hosts with 14 points, followed by Reed and Asia Griffin with four points each. Chanee Cremeens was next with two markers, while Emma Hammons wrapped up the scoring with one point. The Lady Pointers made 18 total field goals — including three trifectas — and also went 5-of-9 at the charity stripe for 56 percent. Bruton paced SPHS with 14 points and Camille Hall followed with 10 points, while Sarah Mitchell added eight points as well. Gallia Academy returns to the hardwood Thursday when it hosts Fairland in an OVC matchup at 7:30 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Colton Jeffries can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. Lady Buckeyes top Meigs, 79-60 By Colton Jeffries cjeffries@aimmediamidwest.com NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Meigs girls basketball team fell 79-60 on the road to the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes in a TriValley Conference-Ohio Division. The Lady Marauders (4-1, 1-1 TVC Ohio) held the lead after the first quarter 17-11. However, the Lady Buckeyes (3-1, 2-0) powered back in the second, outscoring the Maroon and Gold 17-4 to head into halftime up 28-21. The Lady Buckeyes kept their lead in the third quarter, scoring four 3-pointers to help boost the home team to 28 points, leading 56-34. The fourth quarter was the Lady Marauders’ best in terms of scoring, racking up 26 points. However, the Lady Buckeyes were only outscored by three points, sealing Meigs’ first loss of the season. Leading the Lady Marauders in scoring was junior Rylee Lisle, who had one 3-pointer, six field goals and six free throws for 21 points. Behind her was senior Mallory Hawley, who netted one 3-pointer, seven field goals and one free throw for 18 points. Rounding out the scoring for Meigs were Jennifer Parker with eight points, Andrea Mahr with seven points, Maggie Musser with five points and Delana Wright with one point. Leading Nelsonville-York in scoring was Mackenzie Hurd, who had 10 field goals and one free throw for a total of 21 points. The Lady Marauders will be back in action at 6 p.m. Thursday when they host the Point Pleasant Lady Knights. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Colton Jeffries can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. RedStorm men use late surge to top Fighting Scots By Randy Payton four points the rest of the way and enjoyed its largest cushion of the afternoon with the game’s VIENNA, W.Va. — Caleb Wallis final margin of victory. Blevins, a sophomore from scored 10 of his season-high 15 points in the second half, includ- South Webster, Ohio, kept the ing nine in a go-ahead game-end- RedStorm afloat throughout much of the first 14 minutes in ing run, and teammate Shiloah Blevins added 11 of his 13 points the second stanza. He connected on pair of threeafter halftime to lead the University of Rio Grande in a 65-54 win point goals to help Rio open up a 42-38 lead with 10:49 left to over Ohio Valley University, Satplay, before twice putting the urday afternoon, in River States Conference men’s basketball play RedStorm back in front in the see-saw affair thanks to a jumper at the Snyder Activity Center. with 8:52 remaining and a pair of The RedStorm improved to free throws with 5:48 left. 5-4 overall and 4-1 in conference The game, which featured eight play with a second consecutive ties and nine lead changes, saw victory. OVU slipped to 2-8 overall and Ohio Valley bolt to a 10-point lead just 10 minutes in, but a 10-0 1-3 in the RSC with the loss. Rio Grande run tied the contest Wallis, a freshman from Jackand the two teams eventually son, Ohio, fueled Rio’s 15-3 run went to the halftime locker room over the game’s final 5-1/2 minutes, helping the RedStorm over- knotted at 29-all. Blevins’ three-pointers helped come a one-point deficit. His jumper with 5:11 remaining produce — at the time — Rio’s gave head coach Ryan Arrowood’s biggest lead of the day, but a 6-0 spurt by the Fighting Scots put team a lead it would never relinthe home team back in front. quish and his three-point goal Six of the nine lead changes two possessions later — just his occurred over the next four minsecond trifecta of the season — utes before Wallis put the Redmade it 55-51 with 3:47 left to Storm in front for good. play. In addition to Wallis and Rio Grande led by no less than For Ohio Valley Publishing Ironton Blevins, Rio also got double-digit scoring outings from sophomore Miki Tadic (Hilversum, The Netherlands) and freshman Cody Lantz (Shelby, OH), who finished with 14 and 10 points, respectively. Tadic also handed out five assists, while sophomore Taylor Mack (Akron, OH) pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds for the RedStorm, who shot just 36.7 percent overall (22-for-60) and 28.6 percent from beyond the three-point arc (8-for-28). Andre Leavell had a game-high 18 points and six assists to go along with a team-best seven rebounds in a losing cause for Ohio Valley. Parker Black added 14 points for the Fighting Scots, who shot just 35 percent overall (20-for57), 15 percent from distance (3-for-20) and 61 percent at the free throw line (11-for-18). Rio Grande returns to action next Saturday when it faces RSC East Division rival Indiana University East. Tipoff is slated for 1 p.m. in Richmond, Ind. tally with two points each. The Fighting Tigers netted 21-of-44 shot attempts for 48 percent, including a 9-of-17 performance from 3-point range for 53 percent. IHS was also 3-of-10 at the charity stripe for 30 percent. Masters paced Ironton with 21 points, followed by Wilson and Matt Sheridan with 10 markers apiece. Ty Perkins and Braden Schreck respectively added six and five points, while Lincoln Barnes wrapped up the winning tally with two points. Gallia Academy returns to action Friday when it travels to Coal Grove for an OVC contest at 7 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. From page 6 sizable 33-21 overall margin, including a 14-7 edge on the offensive glass. The guests also committed a dozen of the 21 turnovers in the contest. Gallia Academy made 20-of-49 field goal attempts for 41 percent, including a 3-of-14 effort from behind the arc for 21 percent. GAHS also went 8-of-11 at the free throw line for 73 percent. Clary led the Blue Devils with a doubledouble effort of 24 points and 13 rebounds, both of which were game-highs. Loveday was next with 14 points and Franklin added nine markers, while Wesley Saunders and Brody Fellure completed the Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. BACKED BY A YEAR-ROUND CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER! 15% & 10 % OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE * + 5 TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS ONLY! ** OFF WE INSTALL YEAR-ROUND! LIFETIME WARRANTY 2 Promo Code: 285 D ER GUA % OFF SENIORS & MILITARY! FINANCING THAT FITS YOUR BUDGET!1 R GU 1 ’S E TT NATIO N Point Pleasant was only able to score six points in the third quarter, leaving them with a 20-point deficit on the scoreboard, Nitro leading 50-30 heading into the final quarter. The same struggles followed the Big Blacks into the fourth, with the Wildcats mounting on the points more and more. The Red and Black Painter, who had two 3-pointers, five field goals and three free throws for 19 points. In rebounds, the Big Blacks had 22, led by Chapman with five, while the Wildcats had 28, led by Painter with 10. The Big Blacks will be back on the court at 7:30 p.m. Friday when they host the Ripley Vikings. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. TH From page 6 six attempts, while Nitro went 5-for-6. Leading the Big Blacks in scoring was Chapman, who recorded three 3-pointers, three field goals and one free throw for a total of 16 points. Behind him was senior Zach Beckett and junior Peyton Murphy, who both recorded six points. Rounding out the Point Pleasant scoring were Grant Barton with two points and Zach McDaniel with two points. Leading the Wildcats in scoring was Kolton Subject to credit approval. 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The hosts were also 5-of-9 at the charity stripe for 56 percent. Kade Alderman paced River Valley with 23 points and six rebounds, followed by Lambert with 15 points and five boards. Schultz and Rhodes each chipped in 11 points and five caroms in the setback. Kaden Thornton contributed three points for the hosts, while Braden McGuire and Gary Truance rounded things out with two markers apiece. Southern returns to the hardwood Friday when it welcomes Federal Hocking for a TVC Hocking matchup at 7 p.m. River Valley is back in action Friday when it hosts Meigs in a TVC Ohio contest at 7 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. on her birthday, December 9th You're always in our hearts and thoughts. We miss you and love you always. OH-70264276 Southern Tom, Janet, Tom, Courtney, Jackson, Eden and Rowan �8 Thursday, December 9, 2021 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing Gathering in remembrance at Christmas NEW HAVEN — Dozens of residents gathered around the Town of New Haven Christmas tree Tuesday evening as it was lit in memory of a former town employee. Tyler Grimm was employed by the town until he passed away on July 4, 2021, at the age of 23. The tree is located in front of the city building. Mayor Phil Serevicz read a poem titled “Christmas Trees in Heaven” prior to the lighting. Tyler’s father, Andy Grimm, hung a sled ornament onto the tree that was provided by the town and read “In Memory of Tyler Grimm.” Tyler’s mother and brother, Pam and Justin Grimm, flipped the switch to turn on the Andy Grimm, father of the late Tyler Grimm, hangs a sled ornament onto the Town of New Haven Christmas tree Tuesday evening. The tree is in memory of Tyler, who was a town worker until his death on July 4, 2021. dozen, are located in the park. They can be seen from Rt. 62 or by driving Mindy Kearns | Courtesy photos into the park where they The family of the late Tyler Grimm is shown around the Christmas tree in Tyler’s memory, located in flank the street. Also located in the park front of the New Haven City Building. The tree was officially lit Tuesday evening by family members. is a large “Joy” decoration with the nativity scene lights. Several people The decorated tree will in honor or memory of a within the “O,” donated brought ornaments to now be among several loved one. The remainby Paul and Carolyn Hesadd to the tree. within the town that are der, approximately two son. The town has added a number of Christmas items, as well. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Mindy Kearns is a freelance writer for Ohio Valley Publishing, email her at mindykearns1@hotmail.com. COVID cases spike even as US For the record: Conviction, hits 200M vaccine milestone sentencing reported Staff Report By Sophia Tareen and Jennifer Mcdermott “Judge Lora Dyer sentenced the Defendant to 80 years in prison pursuant to the plea POINT PLEASANT — This agreement reached between week, Mason County Prosecutthe State and the Defendant.” ing Attorney Seth S. Gaskins The post further stated, announced that on Dec. 2, “Prosecutor Gaskins wishes to Brandon Allen Smith, 30 of thank lead investigator CorpoMilton, was convicted and sen- Smith ral J.C. Peterson and the rest tenced in the Circuit Court of of the Mason County Sheriff’s Mason County for two counts Office for their diligent work and for of Murder of the Second Degree. helping to bring this Defendant to According to a post from the Prosjustice.” ecuting Attorney’s Facebook page, Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The number of Americans fully vaccinated against COVID19 reached 200 million Wednesday amid a dispiriting holiday-season spike in cases and hospitalizations that has hit even New England, one of the most highly inoculated corners of the country. New cases in the U.S. climbed from an average of nearly 95,000 a day on Nov. 22 to almost 119,000 a day this week, and hospitalizations are up 25% from a month ago. The increases are due almost entirely to the delta variant, though the omicron mutation has been detected in about 20 states and is sure to spread even more. Deaths are running close to 1,600 a day on average, back up to where they were in October. And the overall U.S. death toll less than two years into the crisis could hit another heartbreaking milestone, 800,000, in a matter of days. The situation is not as dire as last year’s holidayseason surge, before the public had access to COVID-19 vaccines, but the 60% of the U.S. population that is fully vaccinated has not been enough to prevent hot spots. The cold weather, Thanksgiving gatherings and a big rebound in holiday travel are all believed to be playing a role, along with public weariness with pandemic restrictions. David Goldman | AP Watson, a therapy dog with the Pawtucket police department, keeps a child company as she receives her COVID-19 vaccination from Dr. Eugenio Fernandez at Nathanael Greene Elementary School in Pawtucket, R.I., on Tuesday. Even as the U.S. reaches a COVID-19 milestone of roughly 200 million fully-vaccinated people, infections and hospitalizations are spiking, including in highlyvaccinated pockets of the country such as New England. Lawrence Gostin, director of the WHO Collaborating Center on Public Health Law and Human Rights at Georgetown University, likened the virus to a wildfire. “You can clear a forest of the shrubbery. But if you leave some shrubs and trees standing, the fire will find them,” Gostin said. “The virus will find you. It is searching for hosts that are not immune. The fact that you live in New England or New York doesn’t insulate you.” Demand for the vaccine — with recent approval of boosters for all adults and shots for elementary school children — has been high amid the surge and the emergence of the omicron variant, whose dangers are still not fully understood. On Wednesday, Pfizer said that the initial two shots of its vaccine appear significantly less effective against omicron but that a booster dose may offer important protection. 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Hospitals are filling up and reacting by canceling non-urgent surgeries or taking other crisis measures, while states are strongly promoting boosters. Despite one of the highest vaccination levels in the country — over 74% of the population fully vaccinated — Vermont is coping with its biggest surge yet. In the last week, new cases per day are up 54%, and the number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 has climbed 18%. The virus is preying on those who haven’t gotten their shots: As of Tuesday, 90% of the COVID19 patients in intensive care were unvaccinated. “Obviously, it’s not where we want to be,” Gov. Phil Scott said Tuesday, calling the situation “extremely frustrating.” More than 400 people were in the hospital with COVID-19 in New Hampshire at the start of the week, breaking the record set last winter. New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu directed hospitals to set up COVID-19 “surge centers” using space normally reserved for such things as outpatient care. California plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe overturned By Adam Beam Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With more than two dozen states poised to ban abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court gives them the OK next year, California clinics and their allies in the state Legislature on Wednesday revealed a plan to make the state a “sanctuary” for those seeking reproductive care, including possibly paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states. The California Future of Abortion Council, made up of more than 40 abortion providers and advocacy groups, released a list of 45 recommendations for the state to consider if the high court overturns Roe v. Wade — the 48-yearold decision that forbids states from outlawing abortion. The recommendations are not just a liberal fantasy. Some of the state’s most important policymakers helped write them, including Toni Atkins, the San Diego Democrat who leads the state Senate and attended multiple meetings. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom started the group himself and in an interview last week with The Associated Press said some of the report’s details will be included in his budget proposal in January. “We’ll be a sanctuary,” Newsom said, adding he’s aware patients will likely travel to California from other states to seek abortions. “We are looking at ways to support that inevitability and looking at ways to expand our protections.” Abortion, perhaps more than any other issue, has divided the country for decades along mostly traditional partisan lines. A new Rich Pedroncelli | AP file People rally in support of abortion rights at the state Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., in 2019. On Wednesday, a group of abortion providers and advocacy groups recommended California should use public money to bring in people here from other states for abortion services should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade. The report has the backing of key legislative leaders. decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which could come next summer, would be the culmination of more than 40 years of conservative activism. But Wednesday’s report offers a first glimpse of how Democraticdominated states could respond and how the debate over abortion access would change. California already pays for abortions for many low-income residents through the state’s Medicaid program. And California is one of six states that require private insurance companies to cover abortions, although many patients still end up paying deductibles and co-payments. But money won’t be a problem for statefunded abortion services for patients from other states. California’s coffers have soared throughout the pandemic, fueling a record budget surplus this year. Next year, the state’s independent Legislative Analyst’s Office predicts California will have a surplus of about $31 billion. California’s affiliates of Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, got a sneak preview of how people might seek abortions outside their home states this year when a Texas law that outlawed abortion after six weeks of pregnancy was allowed to take effect. California clinics reported a slight increase in patients from Texas. Now, California abortion providers are asking California to make it easier for those people to get to the state. The report recommends funding — including public spending — to support patients seeking abortion for travel expenses such as gas, lodging, transportation and child care. It asks lawmakers to reimburse abortion providers for services to those who can’t afford to pay — including those who travel to California from other states whose income is low enough that they would qualify for state-funded abortions under Medicaid if they lived there. It’s unclear about how many people would come to California for abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned. California does not collect or report abortion statistics. 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By Brittany Hively bhively@aimmediamidwest.com “So, everybody’s going to have about an hour to come in and eat,” Yongue said. “We’re GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The also going to play the [newest] Field of Hope Community Campus is spreading Christmas Grinch movie while people are cheer with an evening of holiday eating dinner.” Yongue said dinner is optionfestivities for the community. “We are hosting a Christmas al and during that time folks are able to visit and talk to celebration on Friday at the Santa Claus, as well as get their Colony Club,” said Candace photo taken with him. They Yongue, prevention manager. “It’s going to be [open] for the will also have the opportunity to have their face painted durwhole community.” ing this time. Yongue said the event will The Grinch will make his host special guests, Santa appearance roughly an hour Claus and the Grinch. “The Grinch is actually going into the event. After the Grinch reads his to read, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Yongue said. “And story, there will also be an opportunity to get pictures we have about 200 copies [of the book] for kids to take home with the Christmas character. The Gallia-Meigs Alcohol, with them.” Drug Addiction and Mental The night will start with a Health Services (ADAMH) Board will also have its “your presence is a present” photo booth setup, allowing families to get a family picture done, Yongue said. Along with face painting, there will be a cookie decorating activity for kids. “It should be a fun night,” Yongue said. The event will last for two hours and people are welcome to come in whenever they can, Yongue said. “They can [come], like any time throughout the dinner,” Yongue said. “If you want to come through line and get something, you can. It’s not something that’s going to happen like, bam, bam, bam. If people don’t want to eat dinner, they can still come at six and do Santa and face painting.” Yongue said several local businesses and community members have made it possible to give out the books to children. She said there will also be a Zack and Scotty’s gift card and the Gallipolis Pawn Shop donated a movie to be given away during the event. The Christmas event is a part of Field of Hope’s community events, where the nonprofit has tried to host an event in different areas in hopes of bringing local communities together and also as a part of the organization’s prevention program. “Just trying to get the community involved… and get some education out of it,” Yongue said. Field of Hope will have a table setup with information on their program and the Gallia County Health Department will have a table setup offering educational information on smoking and vaping. Both tables will be answering any questions Racine Southern FFA members attend 94th annual convention Each year in the fall, the annual National FFA Convention and expo is held. This year, the 94th annual convention was held in Indiana in downtown Indianapolis. Eight Racine Southern FFA members attended the convention. Those who attended were Dylan Lyons, Corey Seth, Kylee Circle, Katie Rowe, Cassidy Bailey, Anthony Whobrey, Chloe Smith, and Nathaniel Nero. At the convention, students participate in general sessions, leadership workshops, shopping expo, volunteer activities, listen to special guest speakers, and participate in other fun activities as a chapter. Our trip to Indiana consisted of four days — Oct. 26-29, 2021. Day one of the convention started with a tour of the Kalmbach Feeds’ warehouse in Upper Sandusky, then Young’s Jersey Dairy farm where we were able to see jersey calves along with other animals and have some yummy ice cream, then we ended the night at the movies in Dayton with the luxury seats. Day two of convention was full of fun. We started with a tour of Tuttle Orchards before heading to our hotel in Indiana. After settling in our rooms we headed out to go go-karting before our dinner at Firebirds. Weended the night at the World’s Toughest Rodeo. We attended the first general session at the convention bright and early in the next morning. Day three of the convention was spent in the opening session in the Lucas oil stadium, with keynote speaker Courtenay Dehoff, followed by the career show and FFA shopping. During the second general session, Anna Mathis, National FFA Secretary, gave an awesome retiring speech. This was followed by dinner at a Japanese steakhouse. A full day and we were tired. Seeing over 55,000 FFA members in their blue jackets is definitely breathtaking. Our members were able to meet other FFA members from all over the U.S. and made memories for a lifetime. Last day of the convention was spent at the convention center, trade show, and then a student workshop on Know Yourself To Grow Yourself. The fifth general session was a retiring speech from the Western VP David Lopez along with cheering on our fellow Ohio friends in several awards on stage. Then we headed home to Racine with a lot of sleep in our future and memories and stories to share. Overall this was a very exciting experience and we had a lot of fun. Chloe Smith said, “My first year experience at convention was a great time and I would love to go again next year and experience it again. I definitely will recommend this trip to my fellow FFA members to attend next year, 10-out-10 trip!” The 94th annual convention was a success and we are looking forward to next year. Article written and submitted by Kylee Circle, 21-22 Racine Southern FFA Reporter Ohio redistricting fight: Was favoring one party allowed? By Julie Carr Smyth Freda Levenson told justices Wednesday that the court can’t simply throw out the section of the Ohio Constitution that talks COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Legal arguments for and against about maps not being “drawn Ohio’s new maps of state legisla- primarily to favor or disfavor a political party.” tive districts centered Wednes“The only way the enacted day on whether it was okay for plan can stand is if the respona powerful new redistricting dents convince you that (Title commission to disregard constiXI) Section 6 consists of empty tutional language that required words that they were free to at least an attempt at avoiding ignore,” Levenson said. “But this partisan favoritism. provision is real and this court The issue is pivotal to three has the authority to enforce it.” lawsuits that are serving as the Attorney Phillip Strach, one of first test of the Ohio Supreme the outside lawyers representing Court’s authority to enforce a Republicans, disagreed. He said new redistricting system overSection 6 is part of a “carrot-andwhelmingly approved by Ohio stick” approach contained in the voters in 2015. Wednesday’s court and govern- constitutional amendment aimed at encouraging compromise, ment television livestreams of arguing that justices have no the hotly contested cases were authority to enforce the section viewed by more than 3,300 as long as other sections were people. met. The dispute comes amid the “We’re not arguing that Secprocess of redrawing legislative tion 6 is like the appendix in the and congressional district maps body, it’s just of no use out there that states must undertake once hanging,” he said, suggesting it’s per decade to reflect changes of use when the other requirefrom the U.S. Census. Wednesments are violated. day’s arguments related only to Besides requiring an attempt at legislative maps, not the one for avoiding partisan favoritism, the U.S. House districts. section also requires an attempt Advocacy and Democratic groups — the plaintiffs — argue to balance districts based on the proportion of voters they contain the new boundaries undermine of each party. voters’ rights. Lawyers for the Justice Jennifer Brunner said state defend the district boundaries, which maintain Republicans’ “it’s clear from the evidence” that the commission didn’t attempt Statehouse supermajorities, as proportionality. constitutional. Opponents hope the court Justices can either affirm the rules against the maps and maps or send them back to the includes in that decision clear Ohio Redistricting Commission guidance for the Ohio Redistrictto be redrawn. ing Commission for making new ACLU of Ohio legal director Associated Press maps that are constitutional. Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, a potentially key swing vote amid the court’s 4-3 Republican majority, asked a series of questions on what that guidance might entail — and what would happen if the map, again, was viewed by opponents as unconstitutional. Strach said a challenge could be taken to federal court and the litigation could potentially go on “ad nauseum.” Justices noted the time pressure in the cases, given the candidate deadline for 2022 is Feb. 2. Among groups involved in the challenges are the National Democratic Redistricting Committee’s legal arm, the ACLU, the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, CAIR-Ohio, the League of Women Voters and the A. Philip Randolph Institute. After the arguments concluded, about three dozen people rallied outside the Supreme Court, holding signs that said “Ohio is all in for fair maps” and calling on the court to order that the legislative maps be redrawn. Pierrette Talley of Toledo, one of the named lawsuit plaintiffs, said the maps as drawn exclude her as a Black voter by diluting the power of her ballot. “Fair maps are important because it affords the citizens of Ohio a more balanced approach to discussions and debates at the state and federal level that ensure that every community is represented,” said Talley, 65, who runs a nonprofit coalition that works to register Black Ohio voters. people may have. The event will be abiding by state COVID-19 guidelines, but encourages masks to anyone who feels more comfortable wearing them. Yongue said Paint Creek Baptist Church has volunteered to assist with the food and cookie decorating, the ADAMH Board has also helped sponsor the event with Field of Hope. Yongue said she plans on having a list of book sponsors posted at the event to recognize the generosity. Once again, the event takes place this Friday, Dec. 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Colony Club — 418 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. © 2021, Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Brittany Hively is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. Follow her on Twitter @ britthively; reach her at (740) 446-2342 ext 2555. Proposed bill aimed at recruiting, retaining Ohio students By Andrew Welsh-Huggins Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Graduates of any Ohio college, public or private, who take a full-time job in the state would be exempt from state income tax for up to three years, under legislation proposed Monday by a Republican lawmaker with an aim of recruiting and retaining Ohio college students. Businesses that offer paid college internships would receive a tax break, the state would offer up to 100 merit-based scholarships of $25,000 to out-ofstate students, and more money would be added to Ohio’s college grant fund for students with associate degrees pursuing a bachelor’s, according to the plan from Rep. Jon Cross of Kenton. Students would have to be in the top 5% of their graduating class and pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math to receive the out-of-state scholarships. The goal “is to incentivize Ohio’s younger population to live, learn, work and prosper in Ohio vs. leaving the state after graduation,” said Cross, chairperson of the House Finance Subcommittee on Higher Education. Cross didn’t have a price tag for the measure, but said its cost had to be weighed against the potential revenue gain of people staying in the state or coming to Ohio as a result of the incentives. Cross noted that at one time, Ohio had 24 Pomeroy From page 1 Council adopted an ordinance to approve the refuse rates starting Jan. 1 at $18.50 per residence. Council also adopted an ordinance to establish a new refuse fund to pay bills. Mayor Don Anderson said the village will need to do an annual risk management assessment soon. Part of this includes reviewing driving records of employees. There will be 20 employees reviewed from the village and 40 from the fire department. Council approved to work with a third party company to run the driving records checks on employees for an esti- congressional districts, but because of population shifts in other parts of the country it’s down to 15. His legislation should put the state in position to return to 24, he said. That could be a heavy lift: the states that have gained House seats in recent years — including Texas, Florida and Colorado — have also experienced strong population growth, while Ohio, with about 11.8 million people, has experienced only minimal growth. Cross was joined by several university presidents at Monday’s announcement, including the leaders of Ohio State, Bowling Green State University, the University of Cincinnati, Marietta College, and Ursuline College in suburban Cleveland. Twenty-six percent of students at the University of Findlay are from out of state, and 62% of the school’s alumni work in Ohio, said Findlay president Katherine Fell. “We would like that to be a larger percentage, and with this bill we believe that will happen,” she said. Cross said creative approaches are necessary, noting that plenty of other states provide incentives to attract students, including Alabama, which offers generous scholarships to qualifying out-of-state students. “Who the hell wants to go to Alabama? I don’t,” Cross said. “But there’s a pipeline of students in Ohio that go to Alabama. So we have to get competitive.” mated amount of $450. The other two parts of the assessment are verifying all members of the fire department have a copy of the operations manual and to ensure playgrounds are inspected and approved. Council approved to cancel the Dec. 20 meeting due to the holiday. The next meeting of the Pomeroy Village Council is scheduled for Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. Council did adjourn into executive session at one point during Monday’s meeting to discuss compensation matters. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. 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