🥤 Pure purpose - Gallia County

Good morning, Gallia County. Behind every bottle of LeSage Natural water stands a remarkable story of empowerment. Starting July 1, this award-winning West Virginia bottler will begin supplying its pure water to state government agencies while continuing its 58-year mission of providing meaningful employment to people with disabilities. The operation draws from a 100-foot deep sealed well to produce what they proudly call "some of the purest and best tasting water in the world"—proving that doing good and delivering quality can flow from the same source.

The spirit of celebration is rippling across the region this weekend. In Jackson County, the fair crown has found a new home as Adrianna Dalton was named 2025 Junior Fair Queen during Saturday's coronation at Ripley High School. Meanwhile, Point Pleasant is gearing up for a patriotic extravaganza with its two-day Liberty Fest on July 4-5, featuring everything from "Anything That Floats" races to fireworks illuminating the Ohio River.

🌤 Sky Skoop

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Rio Grande

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Vinton

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Cheshire

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Crown City

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

💧 West Virginia bottler employs disabled workers to provide water statewide. LeSage Natural, a division of Green Acres Regional Center, will begin supplying its award-winning well water directly to state government agencies starting July 1. The Cabell County operation employs forty persons with disabilities across 22 counties, offering both state and personalized labels. This new partnership not only stimulates local economic development but furthers LeSage's 58-year mission of empowering individuals with developmental disabilities. The company sources water from its own 100-foot deep sealed well, producing what they describe as "some of the purest and best tasting water in the world."

👑 Adrianna Dalton crowned as 2025 Jackson County Junior Fair Queen. The coronation ceremony took place Saturday evening at Ripley High School, where outgoing queen Natalie Donohew passed on the royal title. The event featured the selection of several fair royalty positions, bringing together community members to celebrate local youth achievement. Photos from the ceremony captured the special moment as Dalton accepted her new role representing the county's junior fair.

🎆 Point Pleasant's Liberty Fest brings two days of patriotic celebration. The West Virginia town will host its annual Independence Day festival on July 4-5, featuring live music, food vendors, and family activities at Riverfront Park. Thursday kicks off with the Matthew Adam Band, while Saturday includes a parade, the "Anything That Floats" race, and performances by Crooked Roots. The festivities culminate with spectacular fireworks lighting up the Ohio River at 10 p.m. Saturday.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

👶 Jun. 11 - Lapsit Storytime: Tiny tots, big fun! Ms. Kim welcomes children ages 0-3 to Bossard Memorial Library for Lapsit on June 11, featuring engaging stories, lively songs, and playful games. Contact kwilcoxon@bossardlibrary.org for details.

🎸 Jun. 12 - Hot Summer Concert Series: Groove under the stars at the Hot Summer Nights Concert Series! Next Level performs at French Art Colony on June 12 with a $5 entrance fee, cash bar, and food truck for your summer evening enjoyment.

🍷 Jun. 12 - Sangria Summer Flight: Sip into summer at Merry Family Winery's Sangria Summer! Create your perfect drink with a customizable sangria flight and choose your own fruit toppings on June 12 at this private Bidwell gathering.

🎵 Jun. 13 - Gospel in the Park: Lift your spirits with Gospel in the Park on June 13 at Gallipolis City Park! Join Jimmy Howson, Dustin Cobble, and Taj Rohr for an uplifting evening of faith and music under the stars.

🎵 Jun. 13 - No Sing Friday: No Sing takes a break this Friday at 334 2nd Ave in Gallipolis. Check back next week when Jimmy Howson, Dustin Cobble, and Taj Roar bring the music back on June 13!

🛍️ Jun. 13 - French 500 Flea Market: Treasure hunters, mark your calendars! The French 500 Flea Market takes over Gallia County Fairgrounds (189 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis) on June 13. Call 740-446-4120 for all the bargain-hunting details.

🍷 Jun. 13 - Brent's Solo @ Twisted Vine: Catch Brent's soulful solo performance at the picturesque Twisted Vine Family Vineyard on June 13. Enjoy live music surrounded by rolling vineyards with no cover charge at this charming Patriot, OH venue.

🎵 Jun. 14 - John Nance Memorial Sing: Lift your voice at the annual John Nance Memorial Sing featuring Dustin Lambert and Carolyn Connor. Join the heartfelt community tradition on June 14 at 4905 Clay Chapel Rd, Gallipolis.

🙏 In Remembrance

Sharon Rae Cheesebrew

Sharon Rae Cheesebrew, 81, of Thurman, Ohio, passed away on June 7, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in 1943 in West Virginia, she was an entrepreneur alongside her husband of 59 years, Larry Walter Cheesebrew. Sharon was known for her exceptional cooking, beautiful home, and family gatherings, as well as her love for traveling with her sisters. She is survived by her three children, six grandchildren, one great-grandson, and several siblings, while being preceded in death by her husband, son, and parents.

Velma Rae Coleman

Velma Rae Coleman, 85, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on June 8, 2025, at her home after a long illness. Born in Kentucky in 1940, she was married to James Coleman for 43 years until his death in 2000, and retired from Reliance Electric in Gallipolis. She is survived by her four children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a brother, a sister, and many other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held on June 13, 2025, at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, followed by burial at Vinton Memorial Park.

🍞 Daily Bread Crumb

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

-John 3:16

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