Good morning, Gallia County. Here's a heartwarming statistic to brighten your day: Over 3,000 local seniors have found not just meals but meaning at the Ironton Senior Center. Thanks to a fresh $15K investment, our neighbors at Third and Center are transforming everyday lunches into vibrant community gatherings, complete with book clubs, digital literacy classes, and holiday celebrations that would make even the Hallmark Channel jealous.
Meanwhile, Gallia County's coffers just got a $422,825 boost from a successful property auction - talk about starting the year with a bang! And while our Point Pleasant neighbors had a brief ice rescue scare at Krodel Park, it turned out to be nothing more than a false alarm. Sometimes no news really is good news, especially when it comes to frozen lakes in winter.
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🏢 Lawrence County invests $15K in vital senior community programs. Third and Center's director Amanda Cleary showcased how the nonprofit organization has made a significant impact through its Ironton Senior Center operations. The center has served over 3,000 meals to seniors while offering activities like book clubs, digital literacy classes, and holiday celebrations. Their programming extends beyond senior services to include community arts, festivals, and beautification projects like murals and crosswalk artwork. The county's funding helps secure additional meal support through the Area Agency on Aging District 7.
🏛️ Gallia County secures $422,825 from crucial property auction sale. The county commission met to discuss multiple projects and financial matters, including Crown City's renewal of police protection services with the sheriff's office. Officials approved several infrastructure improvements, notably the Crown City Sewer System project with a change order increase of $44,097. The commission also established new COBRA vision coverage and reviewed environmental reports for various community development projects. Updates were provided on the Green Sewer Phase II project and Outreach Center roof replacement.
❄️ False alarm: No one fell through ice at West Virginia park. After a witness reported seeing someone disappear near a hole in frozen Krodel Park lake, Point Pleasant authorities launched an extensive search operation. Dive teams and underwater sonar drones scoured the area for hours but found nothing suspicious. Investigators noted there were no footprints in the snow near the reported hole in the ice. Police and fire officials concluded Thursday evening that no accident had occurred, though they will continue investigating the incident.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Gallia Academy (5-11) | ||
@ Point Pleasant | W 53-21 |
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
The River Valley Vikings turned Highland's visit into a forgettable road trip, dominating the Fighting Scots 63-37 in a lopsided affair. With both teams looking to build momentum heading into key matchups next week, it was the Vikings who made the stronger statement, despite their sub-.500 record making this win even more surprising.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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River Valley (6-11) | ||
vs Highland | W 63-37 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Sprawling ranch with nature's bounty: This beautifully updated ranch offers 32 acres of serene wooded and pastureland adjacent to Wayne National Forest. With features like a new 3-car garage, fishing pond, and extensive outdoor amenities, it's ideal for nature lovers and hunters. Priced at $399,900.
Endless potential awaits your creativity: This charming property is listed for $229,900, offering a blank canvas for your dream home. With endless potential, it awaits your creative touch to bring it to life.
Wooded retreat with creek access: This 8.9-acre wooded retreat on Little Raccoon Creek is listed at $79,900, featuring creek frontage perfect for fishing and kayaking, plus diverse terrain ideal for camping and potential building sites.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
-Romans 12:12