Good morning, Gallia County. Fresh organic produce isn't the only thing growing in our region—so are job opportunities. Azure Standard Inc. is planting roots in nearby Lawrence County with a $9.3 million investment that will harvest 150 new positions at their East Coast distribution center. The nationwide organic food distributor is bringing cold storage, office space, and 14 greenhouses to South Point, creating a replica of their Oregon headquarters that promises to deliver natural foods with "greater speed, sustainability, and freshness."
Meanwhile, royalty season has arrived as eight accomplished young women compete for the Gallia County Fair Queen crown. Candidates from Gallia Academy, River Valley, and South Gallia high schools are preparing for the July 28 pageant, where one will succeed current queen Emma Clary. Across the river, Mason County Commissioners are tending to community growth too—recognizing CEOS Week volunteers, approving a solar facility agreement, and addressing courthouse improvements that keep our region moving forward.
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🥗 Natural food company brings 150 new jobs to Ohio. Azure Standard Inc. is investing $9.3 million to develop a distribution and greenhouse facility in South Point, Lawrence County. The nationwide organic food distributor will add cold storage, office space, and 14 greenhouses to the Spec 13 building, replicating their Oregon headquarters. Founded as a family farm in 1973, Azure Standard specializes in organic, non-GMO foods and will use this East Coast location to serve customers with "greater speed, sustainability, and freshness."
👑 Eight young ladies compete for Gallia County Fair Queen crown. The Gallia County Junior Fair Board announced candidates from three local high schools: Ava Angel, Sadie Cummons, and Maggie Davis from Gallia Academy; Bailey Dodson, Grace Engle, and Zuyleme Reitmire from River Valley; and Emma Sanders and Gracie Birchfield from South Gallia. The pageant, directed by Ginger Thompson, Amy Roe, and Daniella Newberry, will take place on July 28. The winner will succeed current Fair Queen Emma Clary for the 2025 title.
🏛️ Mason County Commission tackles CEOS Week, solar project, and facility upgrades. The Commission recognized Community Educational Outreach Service Week, highlighting the organization's 5.6 million hours of community service over the past decade. Commissioners approved a PILOT agreement for TYR Energy's proposed solar facility in New Haven, allowing the company to make lease payments instead of traditional property taxes. They also addressed a resident's concerns about the Mason County Fair Board's fence installation plans, promising to examine the issue further. County Administrator Jason Bechtle reported progress on courthouse emergency lighting updates, new hires, and efforts to assume the lease of the Mason County Veterans Memorial.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Secluded woodland ready for building: This woodland lot in Gallipolis, Ohio is on the market for $59,900. Offering 2.14 acres of seclusion minutes from essential amenities, it comes with septic already installed and available water and electric connections.
Woodland retreat with cave stream: This $89,900 woodland haven offers a 5-acre retreat in Crown Wildlife with a large pole barn, natural cave, and scenic stream—perfect for hunters and nature lovers seeking a private sanctuary in Southern Ohio.
Two Homes Income Property: Priced at $249,900, this property features two homes—a stick-built 3-bedroom barn style and a converted doublewide, both with open floor plans—that have served as reliable rental income for years.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
-Galatians 5:22-23
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