Good morning, Gallia County. First place trophies and statewide recognition are piling up for Mason County students this month. From the FFA agriculture mechanics team's championship performance to Point Pleasant's award-winning news site tackling underage drinking prevention, local youth are demonstrating excellence beyond classroom walls. The achievements continue with Kendra Lee's prestigious honor as West Virginia Student Journalist of the Year, while Wahama students will soon have a new competitive outlet with the board's approval of an E-Sports team.
Infrastructure improvements are moving forward on multiple fronts across the region. Commissioners have taken steps toward securing a $900,000 USDA loan to address sewer project overruns, while seven new school buses worth over $1 million will soon transport students. Meanwhile, the American Legion Auxiliary welcomed six new members who are already engaging the next generation in meaningful patriotic service—preparing decorated lunch pails with veteran suicide prevention messaging that honors those who've served while supporting those still struggling.
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🏆 Mason County Board honors student achievements and approves new programs. The board recognized the Mason County Vocational FFA agriculture mechanics team for winning first place at Career Development Events, and Point Pleasant Jr/Sr High School's news site for winning a statewide PSA contest on preventing underage drinking. Student Kendra Lee received special recognition as West Virginia Student Journalist of the Year. Additionally, the board approved the 2025-26 school calendar, established an E-Sports team at Wahama Jr/Sr High, authorized a softball field fence, and purchased seven new school buses totaling over $1 million.
💰 Gallia County considers $900,000 loan for sewer project. The USDA Rural Development is offering the 40-year loan at 2.5% interest to address cost overruns for the Green Sewer Phase 2 project. During Thursday's regular session, commissioners unanimously approved signing the necessary USDA forms to proceed with the loan application. The commission also approved contract renewals for enhanced law enforcement services from the Sheriff's Department for the Gallia-Meigs Housing Authority and the village of Centerville. Additionally, they approved FAA grant draw requests for airport consultant invoices and engineering administration costs.
🇺🇸 American Legion Auxiliary welcomes new members, engages youth in patriotism. Six new initiates joined the ALA Department of WV Mason County Unit 23 during their March meeting, participating in an oath-taking ceremony. Young participants from both the ALA and Sons of the American Legion learned about American flag symbolism and prepared decorated lunch pails with veteran suicide prevention messaging for an upcoming district meeting. Unit President Rebecca Farley emphasized the importance of honoring veterans and passing on this legacy to younger generations. Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary supports veterans, military families, and community service with nearly 600,000 members worldwide.
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Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
-Psalm 55:22
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