Good morning, Gallia County. The tassel-turning season has arrived as six Ohio Valley Christian seniors prepare to graduate on May 17. Led by Valedictorian Jazahera Moore and Salutatorian Alan Sun, these accomplished students will hear from Pastor Jonathon Pinson before receiving their diplomas during the 2 p.m. ceremony. Principal Mark Patton's biblical encouragement for the Class of 2025 to "let their light shine" seems particularly fitting as these graduates step into their next chapter.
Meanwhile, travelers should note that U.S. 35 North in neighboring Putnam County experienced significant disruption Thursday evening following a major crash near Buffalo. On a brighter note, local baseball fans are celebrating as the Gallia Academy Blue Devils dominated their way to a 13-0 victory over Vinton County. Heath Champlin's complete game shutout and Beckett Camden's three-hit performance highlighted an impressive display that ended via mercy rule after just five innings.
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🎓 Six seniors ready to shine at Ohio Valley Christian graduation. The Class of 2025 will receive their diplomas on May 17 with Pastor Jonathon Pinson as the ceremony speaker. Valedictorian Jazahera Moore and Salutatorian Alan Sun will address their fellow graduates Lyla Groves, Nathan Hall, Sydney Hammond, and Emily Sizemore. Principal Mark Patton honored the class with Matthew 5:16, encouraging them to let their light shine before others. The graduation ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. at the school in Gallipolis, Ohio.
🚗 Major crash shuts down U.S. 35 North in West Virginia. The highway closure occurred Thursday evening just north of Buffalo in Putnam County, with both northbound lanes affected. Emergency Management reported the incident shortly after 6 p.m. near mile-marker 16. Details about possible injuries remain unavailable at this time. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area while officials respond to the scene.
⚾ Blue Devils crush Vikings in 13-0 mercy rule baseball blowout. Gallia Academy dominated Vinton County with a 10-hit performance while holding their opponents to just one hit in the five-inning game. Heath Champlin pitched a complete game shutout for the Blue Devils, while Beckett Camden led the offense with three hits and two RBIs. The home team scored in every inning, including a five-run explosion in the third frame that pushed the game into mercy rule territory. Logen Drummond crossed home plate four times as Gallia Academy continued their winning ways with another victory against Coal Grove the following day.
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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
-2 Corinthians 5:17
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