Good morning, Gallia County. Pickleball fever has officially arrived in Gallipolis! The City Commission's approval of $122,000 for four new courts at Haskins Park signals the latest chapter in America's fastest-growing sport making its mark locally. This recreational upgrade comes alongside ambitious infrastructure plans, as seven bidders compete for the massive $8 million water main project that will modernize the city's vital utilities. Meanwhile, city officials are multitasking with everything from ODOT-mandated water line relocations to hunting for summer lifeguards.
Across the river, a different kind of field is getting much-needed attention as Wahama High School scored crucial funding from the Robert and Louise Claflin Foundation. The grant will provide equipment to rescue their football field from the mud-plagued conditions that forced last season's playoff game to be relocated. The new plug aerator, topsoil and seed will benefit multiple sports programs at the school, ensuring athletes can compete on home turf that matches their competitive spirit.
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🏓 Gallipolis approves new pickleball courts for Haskins Park. The City Commission voted to accept a $122,000 bid from Ohio Netting & Fence to create four new courts, with work expected to begin soon. City Manager John Westfall expressed hope for a quick start to the project. During the special Wednesday meeting, commissioners also approved an ordinance authorizing Westfall to apply for a USDA loan to purchase new fire trucks. Commission President Michael Fulks led the session with all commissioners in attendance.
🏙️ Gallipolis City Commission tackles $8 million water project and more. Seven bidders have shown interest in the major water main initiative, while a single bidder emerged for new pickleball courts. City Manager John Westfall reported progress on relocating a water line along Rt. 7 as mandated by ODOT and announced job openings for pool lifeguards and cemetery maintenance positions. Commissioners advanced several ordinances, including appropriations for fiscal year 2025 and authorization to purchase properties on Chillicothe Road. The wastewater plant now boasts a third employee with class 3 operator certification.
🏈 West Virginia high school scores crucial grant for damaged athletic fields. Wahama High School received funding from the Robert and Louise Claflin Foundation to purchase equipment and materials to repair their worn football field. The grant will provide a plug aerator, topsoil, and seed to address compaction and drainage issues that have plagued the playing surface. Assistant football coach Jodie Roush, who wrote the grant, noted that the equipment will benefit multiple sports programs at the school. Head coach James Toth explained that field conditions had deteriorated so badly last season that the team was forced to relocate a playoff game due to excessive mud.
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