Good morning, Gallia County. Water is rising along the Ohio-West Virginia border, with flood warnings in effect across Gallia, Meigs, and Mason counties. Though the National Weather Service has revised predictions downward, multiple roads are already underwater, and officials are urging motorists to avoid flooded areas. Raccoon Creek continues to swell as the Ohio River approaches its Monday evening crest—a timely reminder of nature's power as spring storms roll through our region.
Meanwhile, Bossard Library is becoming a hub of activity this April, offering everything from retirement planning workshops to raised bed gardening tips with John Morgan from Bob's Market. Literary enthusiasts can join the Civil War Book Club's discussion of "Be Free or Die" this Saturday. And on the softball diamond, local talent shines bright as sophomore Audrey Reynolds earns Athlete of the Week honors after powering the Wahama Lady Falcons to victory with an impressive four-RBI performance against rival Meigs.
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📚 Bossard Library packs April with diverse community programs. The Gallipolis, Ohio library will host workshops on retirement planning, raised bed gardening, and Civil War history throughout the month. John Morgan from Bob's Market will share gardening expertise on Friday, while the Civil War Book Club discusses "Be Free or Die" on Saturday. The library's calendar also includes meetings for writers, teens, and children, with the Adult Book Club gathering on April 26 to discuss "The Heiress" by Rachel Hawkins.
🌊 Rising waters threaten Ohio-West Virginia border communities. Flood warnings remain active across Gallia and Meigs counties in Ohio and Mason County in West Virginia. The National Weather Service has revised predictions downward, with the Robert C Byrd locks and dam expected to crest just below flood stage at 46.30 feet early Tuesday. Multiple county and township roads are already underwater, with officials warning motorists not to attempt driving through flooded areas. Raccoon Creek continues to rise, while the Ohio River is projected to crest Monday evening in the region.
⚾ Sophomore softball star Audrey Reynolds dominates with four RBI. The Wahama player earned River Cities Tribune's Athlete of the Week honors after leading her Lady Falcons to victory against local rival Meigs. Reynolds' impressive performance included two hits and one run in addition to her four RBI. The weekly honor recognizes superior athletic performance across various sports in the Point Pleasant area. Other notable athletes received consideration, including standouts from Point Pleasant softball, Meigs softball, and Meigs baseball.
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