Gallia County, OH

ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — And they’re moving on up. Gallia Academy, Meigs and River Valley all had athletes advance to the regional level last week following the conclusion of the Division II district track and field championships Saturday at Farmers Bank Stadium on the campus of Meigs High School.

GALLIA COUNTY — The Gallia County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, May 5. The meeting was called to order by President Harold G. Montgomery. Vice President M. Eugene Greene and Commissioner Q. Jay Stapleton were also in attendance. The board also issued a proclamation for Older Americans Month with...

GALLIPOLIS — Our House Tavern Museum will be celebrating their 203rd Anniversary on Saturday, May 28, with a full schedule planned from 2-4 p.m. Not only will the tavern be highlighted, other aspects of Gallia County history will be included in the celebration. Ohio History Connection describes this well...

GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that five people with active charges were arrested during a warrant roundup operation. In a joint effort with U.S. Marshals, deputies reported apprehending and charging the following individuals:. Brian Angell, 42: Drug abuse and failure to...

GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce recently announced plans for the River Recreation Festival and has received a donation to cover the cost of Kid’s Day inflatables. This year’s River Recreation Festival will take place July 3-4 in the Gallipolis City Park with the theme “I Call...

OHIO VALLEY — Since the publication of last week’s update, there were 123 new COVID-19 cases reported in the Ohio Valley Publishing area on Friday. In Gallia County, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported 51 new COVID-19 cases. In Meigs County, ODH reported 26 new COVID-19 cases.

GALLIPOLIS — Gallia Academy High School recently announced the winners of several scholarships to members of the class of 2022. The Brad Abels Academic/Athletic Scholarship is awarded to a male and female athlete with the highest academic GPA and has earned a varsity letter(s) during their senior year. This year’s recipients are Bailey Barnette and Garytt Schwall. Barnette is the daughter of Bobby and Sally Barnette of Gallipolis and has been a four year letterman in volleyball. Schwall is the son of Tye and Lisa Schwall of Bidwell and has been a four year letterman in wrestling. Both students will receive $700.

GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Emancipation Proclamation Scholarship Committee has announced the recipients of the 2022 scholarships. Each of the following students were awarded $500 scholarships: Jarrell Scott, attending University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, studying business administration; Asia Griffin, attending University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, studying business administration; Grace Gilmore, attending University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, studying respiratory therapy; Linae Scott, attending University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, studying education with a minor in business; Olivia Ratliff, attending Xavier University, Cincinnati, studying biomedical sciences pre-med with a minor in cultural and gender diversity studies; Destiny Stover, attending Marshall University, Huntington, W.Va., studying bio chemistry; Shane Stroud, attending University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, studying network technology.

Hillsboro pitcher Quintin Captain fields a ball and throws to first base for an out during the Indians’ 2-1 Division II sectional tournament semifinal win Monday in 10 innings at Gallia Academy. Canaan Griffith led off the top of the 10th inning with a single and scored on a hit by Bryce Parsons. Spencer Wyckoff had the other RBI for the Indians in the third inning. Hillsboro was to face Unioto in a sectional championship game Wednesday.

GALLIA COUNTY — The Gallia County Veterans Service Commission has announced plans for the 2022 Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at City Park, to be followed by a ceremony. The guest speaker for the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony will be David G....

GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis City School District Board of Education met for the March meeting at Gallia Academy Middle School Library. The meeting was called to order with President Lynn Angell presiding. In addition to the president the following members were in attendance: John O’Brien, Amee Rees, Alex Saunders, Morgan Saunders, Craig Wright, Superintendent and Bethany Lewis, Treasurer.

CENTENARY, Ohio — Things were about as even as they could be through nine innings … and then came the 10th. Bryce Parsons delivered a 1-out double in the top of the 10th that allowed Cannan Griffith to score, which ultimately allowed visiting Hillsboro to sneak away from Bob Eastman Ball Field Monday night with a 2-1 extra-innings triumph in a Division II sectional semifinal contest in Gallia County.

GALLIA COUNTY, OH (WOWK) – Officials are inviting kids from across Gallia County help welcome K-9 Torm as the newest member of the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office. According to Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin and Gallia County Prosecutor Jason Holdren, all children in pre-K through 6th grade are welcome to enter the coloring contest featuring […]