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MIDDLEPORT – On Saturday February 15th, the cast of the River City Players will be performing a Beatles themed show and welcome the public to attend. With a cast and crew of around 20, the River City Players will transform the Middleport Village Hall into a coffee shop setting where their comedy “Check Please” by […]
The Sixth Annual Holzer Heart Run & Walk is officially slated for May 3, 2014. The course provides a scenic view of Gallipolis, Ohio, beginning and ending at the Holzer Sycamore location at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Sycamore Street. The event will include: 5k walk, 5k run, 10k run, kids 1 mile fun […]
Helen W. Bolt, 83 of Kingsbury Rd., Pomeroy, passed away, at 10:01 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014, at her daughter, Jane Rufo’s residence in Andover, Ohio. Born October 19, 1930, in Powellton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Mason Kirk and the late Helen Mason Doss. She retired from Virden Lighting […]
“I’m very thankful to tell my story, and I hope sharing it will only help others,” stated Karen Edgar. As Edgar was decorating the Christmas tree over Thanksgiving weekend this past holiday season, she suddenly didn’t feel well. She and her granddaughter were trimming the tree when she suddenly became faint and was very tired. […]
BALTIMORE, Ohio – University of Rio Grande head cross country/track & field coach Bob Willey has announced the signing of Liberty Union High School’s Aubrey Dunfee for the 2014-15 school year. Dunfee, a 5-foot-5 distance runner, saw prep success for head coach Renee Mangette’s Lions’. “I’m so glad I get to run at the collegiate […]
JACKSON, Ohio – University of Rio Grande head cross country/track & field coach Bob Willey has announced the signing of Oak Hill High School’s Heidi Hemming for the 2014-15 school year. Hemming, a 5-foot-7 heptathlete, experienced a successful prep career for head coach Mike Harden’s Oaks, as she was a member of the Southern Ohio […]
Eirian Jones, editor of a recently launched book on the history of Mynydd Bach in Wales, called Mynydd Bach, Ei Hanes, will be the speaker at the annual St. David’s Day luncheon on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The event will take place at the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church beginning at 1PM with a catered luncheon. […]
George C. Evans, Granville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, son of George Morgan and Marjorie (Beaver) Evans. George received his BS Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Rio Grande in 1962; a M.ED. Degree from Marshall University of Huntington, […]
Tony Mark Straight, age 53, of Patriot, died Monday February 10, 2014 at his residence. Born October 8, 1960 in Ironton, Ohio. He was the son of Bill Straight of Buckeye Lake, Ohio and the late Bonnie Shepherd Straight. In addition to his mother, Tony is preceded by a sister, Linnie Foor, and by a […]
Edith L. Shipley, 83, Shoestring Ridge community, Gallipolis, passed away at 8:22 P.M. Monday, February 10, 2014 in the Holzer Medical Center. Born November 13, 1928 in Mingo Junction, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bessie Sims Mayberry. She was retired after thirty years as owner and operator of the Put-On-Shop […]
Beatrice “Bea” Bias, 83, Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at Holzer Senior Care Facility, Gallipolis. She was born September 14, 1930 in Verner, West Virginia, daughter of the late Francis Marion “Mage” and Algie Myrna (Lester) Kennedy. She married Robert Bias July 26, 1947 in Mt. Gay, West Virginia, and he preceded […]
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – In the realm of education – no matter what the level – STEM is all the rage. Such disciplines have proven timeless, and make the various STEM fields an excellent choice of study for college students. At the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College, the commitment to STEM is evident […]
Holzer – Gallipolis held the Annual Heart Wreath Lighting on Friday, February 7, which was National Wear Red Day. Holzer had representatives from Gallia County Commissioners and Gallipolis City Commission on hand to proclaim the day, as well as the month of February as American Heart Month. In addition, Brent Saunders, Chairman of the Board, […]
RACINE – Volunteer Fire Departments from Racine and Syracuse responded this morning to a residential fire on Apple-Grove Dorcas Road. The home was a total loss. According to Racine V.F.D. Chief Jamie Jones, the resident of the home said the fire had started with a furnace malfunction. Chief Jones said the firemen had not been […]
John S. Sheets, 58, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1955 in Gallia County, son of the late Avonelle Russell Cobb and George R. Sheets, who survives him. John was self employed doing auto body work. Surviving are his children, Aaron (Michelle) Sheets of […]
Patricia A. Martin, 72 of Vinton, Ohio passed away on February 9, 2014 at her residence. She was born November 11, 1941, to the late Floyd Hampton and Gladys Hill Hampton. She is survived by her husband Donald Martin who she married on January 3, 1969, in Vinton, Ohio. In addition she is survived by […]
LOGAN, OH – When filling out their taxes this year, Ohioans can make a difference in preserving the state’s wealth of natural resources for generations to come by making a donation through Ohio’s Income Tax Checkoff Program. Old-growth woods, bogs and fens, endangered species, prairies and other remnants of Ohio’s natural history are all protected […]
Holzer announces that Dennis Merski, DO, Obstetrics/Gynecology, has joined our team of highly skilled professionals. He will be providing services at our location in Athens, Ohio. Prior to joining Holzer, Dr. Merski was with McNairy Ob/Gyn Associates, The Woman’s Place in Selmer, Tennessee. He completed his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine […]
OHIO – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced the complete list of candidates who filed with his office to run for statewide offices. Candidates filing petitions include: Attorney General Mike DeWine (R) Steven R. Linnabary (L) David Pepper (D) Auditor of State John Patrick Carney (D) Robert C. Coogan (L) David A. Yost (R) […]
ATHENS – OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital is welcoming a couple of doctors to their team of healthcare providers. Katie Hutchison-Ulloa, DO, is board-certified in family medicine and received her medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUCOM) in Athens, Ohio. She completed her family practice residency at Summa Western Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. […]
ATHENS – Tara Gilts has joined OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital team as the director of development. Prior to coming to O’Bleness, she was the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Athens County since 2011. Gilts received her master of public administration degree and bachelor’s degree at Ohio University in Athens. As director of development, […]
OHIO – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved the results of Columbia Gas of Ohio’s auction for its standard choice offer (SCO). The auction secured natural gas supplies for Columbia’s customers for the period April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015 and established a retail price adjustment of $1.40 per thousand cubic feet […]
Linnie Mae Smith Taylor, 81, of Racine, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014, in the Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Born November, 13, 1932 in Reedsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Amanda Jane Chaney Smith. She was a homemaker, devoted wife, loving mother, grandma […]
OHIO – The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced the winners of their 2013 Leadership Awards today. Top honors include: § State Trooper of the Year – Tpr. Christian J. Niemeyer, Columbus Metro Post § Dispatcher of the Year – Disp. Lori D. Stine, New Philadelphia Dispatch Center § Blue Max Award (top auto larceny enforcer) […]
Mary L. Baldwin, 89, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Arbors of Gallipolis. She was born July 18, 1924 in Greenbriar County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Lester Charles and Lillie Mae Clemmons Scott. She married Phil B. Baldwin and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2003. […]