Good morning, Gallia County. The frontlines of community health are busier than ever, with Meigs County Health Department nurses delivering nearly 1,000 immunizations and conducting over 900 infectious disease investigations this year. Their tireless work addressing everything from COVID-19 to tick-borne illnesses highlights the critical yet often unsung healthcare heroes working daily to keep our region healthy—with walk-in appointments available for those needing blood pressure checks, vision screenings, or other essential services.
On the economic development front, local leader Cole Massie is putting Gallia County on the national map after receiving the prestigious Robert M. Ady Scholarship at a global site selectors conference in Florida. While networking with dozens of influential professionals who guide corporate expansion decisions, he showcased our county's 77-acre industrial site—forging connections that could transform our economic landscape. Meanwhile, the county prosecutor's office announced 19 indictments on major drug charges, many targeting out-of-state suspects.
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💉 Meigs County Health Department nurses delivered vital healthcare to hundreds. The nursing team administered 957 immunizations to 537 people in 2024, including 316 flu shots and 243 COVID vaccines. They also conducted 924 infectious disease investigations, with COVID-19 accounting for 728 cases, while chlamydia, Lyme disease, and Hepatitis C rounded out the top reported conditions. Tick-borne diseases are increasingly common in the county, prompting health officials to encourage prevention measures. Additional services included vision screenings, pregnancy tests, and blood pressure checks, with nurses available weekdays for walk-in appointments.
🏆 Small-town economic developer wins prestigious scholarship at global conference. Cole Massie, who leads economic development for Gallia County and the University of Rio Grande, received the Robert M. Ady Professional Development Scholarship at the Site Selectors Guild Conference in Florida. The award provided him complimentary registration to network directly with influential site selectors who help companies choose locations for expansion. During the three-day event, Massie had one-on-one conversations with dozens of leading professionals, promoting Gallia County's 77-acre authenticated industrial site. He emphasized that these new connections fill a critical gap in the county's long-term economic development strategy.
🚨 Gallia County grand jury indicts 19 people on major drug charges. The March indictments announced by Prosecutor Jason Holdren include multiple felony charges for trafficking and possession of fentanyl compounds, with several suspects facing Major Drug Offender Specifications. Many of the accused are from out of state, including individuals from Michigan, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Texas. Other indictments cover crimes ranging from sexual offenses and child endangerment to theft, forgery, and weapons charges. All individuals charged are presumed innocent as their cases proceed to Gallia County Common Pleas Court.
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
-Joshua 1:9
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