Good morning, Gallia County. Mark your calendars for a slice of riverboat history sailing our way on July 28! The magnificent Belle of Cincinnati, a 225-foot Victorian-style sternwheeler, will dock in Point Pleasant for a special dinner cruise featuring bluegrass entertainment by Appalachian Hollow. At $65 per ticket, this three-hour Ohio River adventure promises to be one of summer's most memorable evenings, with boarding starting at 6 p.m.
Around town, improvements are making waves as the Gallipolis City Commission reports progress on pool upgrades with new equipment installation and chemical adjustments underway. Pickleball enthusiasts will be thrilled to hear concrete has been poured for the new courts. Meanwhile, the Mason County Courthouse continues its $20,750 facelift to combat water damage, primarily funded by a $100,000 grant from the West Virginia Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority.
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🚢 Historic riverboat invites locals for a dinner cruise adventure. The Belle of Cincinnati will dock in Point Pleasant on July 28 for a special evening cruise organized by the local river museum. This magnificent 225-foot sternwheel vessel features Victorian décor, three climate-controlled decks with bars and dance floors, plus an open-air top deck perfect for sightseeing. Bluegrass band Appalachian Hollow will provide entertainment during the three-hour Ohio River experience. Tickets cost $65, which includes the cruise, dinner, and entertainment, with boarding beginning at 6 p.m.
🏊♀️ Gallipolis City Commission tackles pool upgrades and pickleball courts. City Manager Westfall reported new equipment installation at the city pool with chemical adjustments underway and the filtration system working well. Concrete has been poured for the pickleball courts project, though Commissioner Johnson suggested a retaining wall might be needed in one area. The commission also heard updates on lift station improvements and ongoing pothole patching efforts. Fire Chief Keith Elliot was recognized for his remarkable 45 years of public service, while commissioners approved two first-reading resolutions related to civil service eligibility.
🏛️ Historic courthouse gets $20,750 facelift to combat water damage. The Mason County Commission approved additional funding for the architectural restoration of their 1956 courthouse, focusing on repairing cracked limestone that allowed water infiltration. The project is primarily funded by a $100,000 grant from the West Virginia Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority. Commissioners also allocated $1,000 from the opioid settlement to complete outfitting a sheriff's department truck and approved $30,000 for a new EMS simulator. The commission further approved sending a $25,800 sub-grant invoice to the WVDEP for recently demolished properties.
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