Good morning, Gallia County. Academic excellence is blooming across our region as thirty Vinton County students achieved straight A's at Buckeye Hills Career Center, with another twenty-two earning spots on the A/B honor roll. These impressive achievements showcase the dedication of local students pursuing career-technical education, preparing themselves for bright futures while still in high school.
In more sobering news, justice was served in Mason County with Ryan Marshall receiving a 40-year sentence for second-degree murder. Meanwhile, settlement funds from the opioid crisis are being redirected toward prevention, with commissioners approving $20,000 for high school mental health and substance abuse programs. The student-led initiative will transform the annual Teen Institute into more comprehensive school-specific programming, empowering the next generation to make healthier choices while giving them a voice in their own education.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎓 Vinton County students shine on Buckeye Hills Career Center Honor Roll. Thirty students achieved straight A's for the third nine-week grading period of the 2024-2025 school year at Buckeye Hills Career Center. An additional twenty-two students earned A's and B's, demonstrating strong academic performance. The honor roll recognizes students from Vinton County High School who have excelled in their career-technical education programs. These achievements highlight the dedication and academic success of students pursuing career-focused education in Vinton County.
⚖️ Maximum sentence for Mason County murderer: 40 years. Ryan K. Marshall was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the February 2024 killing of Sarah Smith in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Smith's body was discovered in her trailer two days after being reported missing, with Marshall quickly apprehended by state police and sheriff's officers. In addition to prison time, Judge Craig Tatterson ordered Marshall to pay $1 weekly to a domestic violence shelter while incarcerated. Prosecutor Seth Gaskins emphasized that violence "will not be tolerated" in the county, hoping Smith's "senseless death" serves as a reminder against momentary rage.
🏫 Mason County funds high school prevention programs with opioid settlement money. The Commission approved $10,000 each for Wahama and Hannan high schools to implement educational programs on mental health and substance abuse prevention. Students will help select which evidence-based programs will be taught in their schools, with the Mason County Prevention Coalition coordinating materials and training. The initiative aims to expand the annual Teen Institute from a limited event to school-specific programs reaching more students. Commissioners also approved purchasing a law enforcement simulator for the Mason County Career Center using settlement funds.
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Liberty Union edged River Valley 4-3 in a nail-biter that proved every run counts, improving to an impressive 9-1 on the season. Meanwhile, the Vikings showed their offensive firepower earlier in the day by crushing Elgin 18-3, demonstrating they can both score in bunches and play in tight contests. The Saturday split leaves River Valley at 9-2 as they prepare to face Marion Harding in conference play next week.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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River Valley (9-2) | ||
@ Elgin | W 18-3 | |
@ Liberty Union | L 4-3 |
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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
-Romans 12:2
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