Good morning, Gallia County. Nature isn't playing games along the Ohio-West Virginia border, where rising floodwaters are turning our familiar roadways into impromptu rivers. While emergency teams work around the clock monitoring conditions, it's a stark reminder that Mother Nature occasionally likes to remind us who's really in charge of the morning commute.
But even as some roads remain underwater, our community's spirit stays buoyant. The Mason County Commission meeting just got a refreshing splash of youth energy, with the Youth Leadership Association and FFA officers showing exactly why our future's in good hands. Meanwhile, hearts remain heavy as we mark three years since Grace Smith's disappearance from Point Pleasant - a mystery that continues to remind us of the importance of holding our loved ones close.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🌊 Dangerous floods force emergency response across Ohio-West Virginia border region. Multiple counties in both states are battling rising waters after heavy weekend rainfall, with officials warning motorists to avoid flooded roadways. In Meigs County's village of Rutland, floodwaters have invaded crawl spaces, though no injuries or major structural damage have been reported. Emergency teams are monitoring conditions around the clock, while local authorities have established hotlines for damage reporting. The Division of Homeland Security urges residents to stay alert and seek alternate routes when encountering standing water.
👥 Young leaders bring fresh energy to Mason County Commission meeting. The Youth Leadership Association representatives showcased their community impact through service projects, camp mentoring, and judicial delegations at the state Capitol. The commission responded positively, considering a $2,500 grant to support their upcoming delegation activities. Mason County FFA officers also made an appearance, successfully securing approval for National FFA Week proclamation. The meeting concluded with routine approvals including EMS hires, budget revisions, and administrative contracts.
🔍 Three years later, Grace Smith's mysterious disappearance still haunts West Virginia. The mother of two vanished after visiting her parents' home in Point Pleasant, with her car later found abandoned in the TNT Area. Police suspect foul play in the case, noting Smith's consistent contact with family before she disappeared. Multiple searches involving K-9 units and various law enforcement agencies have yielded no results, while the reward for information has increased to $7,500. Smith, a petite woman with blue eyes and gray hair, remains missing despite hundreds of investigated tips.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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 River Valley (20-2) | ||
@ Bloom-Carroll | W 61-55 |
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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 Gallia Academy (12-12) | ||
@ Fairfield Union** | L 60-22 |
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
-Hebrews 12:1
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