Good morning, Gallia County. What a week for local talent making waves! Point Pleasant High School students just showed the entire state how to create change, beating out hundreds of competitors to win $5,000 for their powerful anti-drinking video. Their PSA is set to reach millions during next year's prom season - talk about turning creativity into real-world impact.
Speaking of local victories, the hardwood is heating up with some serious basketball drama. The Lady Falcons just edged out Ravenswood in a nail-biter, setting the stage for an epic Mason County showdown against Point Pleasant on Friday. Meanwhile, eleven fresh faces just joined the ranks of healthcare heroes as Buckeye Hills Career Center celebrated its newest class of practical nurses. From courtside to bedside, our community's future is looking bright.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏀 Lady Falcons edge out Ravenswood in nail-biting basketball showdown. In a tight contest Wednesday evening, Wahama's girls basketball team clinched a close 34-30 victory over the Ravenswood Devilettes. The win sets up an intriguing Mason County matchup, as the Lady Falcons prepare to face Point Pleasant Lady Knights on Friday. Meanwhile, the Lady Knights are looking to bounce back after suffering a 43-32 defeat to Rock Hill Redwomen in Ironton, Ohio. Both teams will meet at Point Pleasant for a 7 p.m. tipoff on Friday.
🎥 West Virginia teens win $5,000 for powerful anti-drinking video. Point Pleasant High School clinched first place in the state's annual "NO School Spirits PSA" contest, beating out nearly 350 students from 29 schools. Their winning public service announcement, titled "The Choices You Make," tackled serious issues like drunk driving and alcohol poisoning. The video will reach millions during the 2025 prom and graduation season through TV, radio, and social media. The competition, backed by multiple organizations including the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association, awarded over $10,000 total to five winning schools across West Virginia.
👩⚕️ Eleven new nurses celebrate milestone achievement at Ohio career center. The Buckeye Hills Career Center honored its latest class of practical nursing graduates in a special pinning ceremony this January. The intensive program included over 1,300 hours of training, with students completing clinical rotations across various healthcare settings including geriatrics, pediatrics, and emergency care. Two outstanding students received special recognition through scholarships from Holzer Health Systems and Rivers Health. Notably, five of the graduates were part of an early placement program allowing high school seniors to begin nursing training before graduation.
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But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
-Isaiah 40:31