🎖️ Vietnam veterans to be honored in Gallipolis City Park ceremony. The event, scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, will be dedicated to the late Rev. John Jackson, a respected chaplain and community leader. Vietnam Veterans Day commemorates the sacrifices made by veterans and their families who were denied proper recognition upon returning home 50 years ago. The observance stems from the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, which designates March 29—the date when the last combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam in 1973—as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
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💊 Three Ohio counties unite to safely dispose of unwanted medications. The Drug Take Back event will be held on April 26 from 10am to noon at locations in Gallipolis, Pomeroy, and Jackson. Mirroring the DEA's national program that has collected over 19 million pounds of drugs since 2010, the local events have gathered more than 1,300 pounds in six years. Residents can dispose of prescription medications, over-the-counter products, sharps, and pet medications, helping prevent misuse and environmental contamination. Those unable to attend can use year-round collection bins at county sheriff's offices or request drug deactivation bags.
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🏗️ Henderson prepares for economic boom with new development districts approved. Mason County Commission unanimously passed resolutions creating Economic Opportunity and Tax Increment Financing districts in Henderson, West Virginia. The 140-acre development aims to accommodate expected population growth from upcoming Nucor steel mill and Fidelis New Energy plant with hotels and businesses. Despite approval, some residents expressed concerns about relocation costs and property boundaries during public hearings. Officials assured residents that no one would be forced to move and the proposals represent just one step in a lengthy development process.
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