Good morning, Gallia County. The crown has been passed! A new royal court now reigns at the Lawrence County Fair, with Rachel Leith claiming the queen's title alongside King Josiah Stallard and Princess Cate Litner. The coronation, led by Miss Ohio Olivia Fosson, marked the beginning of a week where these young royals will balance their ceremonial duties with showing their own 4-H animals—proving that even crowned heads still get their hands dirty in the show ring.
Mark your calendars for July 28, 2025, when the Gallia County Fair transforms our summer with six days of agricultural competitions and star-studded entertainment. While country artist Phil Vassar and "The Voice" winners "A Girl Named Tom" will command the main stage, creativity flourishes closer to home too. Just across the river, the Point Pleasant Writers Guild has been spinning tales from intriguing prompts about widowers in Florida and nurses stranded on remote islands—proving our region nurtures both livestock champions and literary talents.
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👑 New royalty crowned at Lawrence County Fair opening ceremony. Rachel Leith was named fair queen, Josiah Stallard became king, and Cate Litner took the princess title during Sunday's festivities. The ceremony began with Miss Ohio Olivia Fosson leading the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by contestants parading around the show ring. For Leith, the competition was especially meaningful as her sister Hannah, "her best friend," was also a contestant and placed as second runner-up. The new royal court members will spend the week helping with shows while also participating in their own 4-H animal exhibitions.
🎪 Gallia County Fair promises livestock, talent, and star entertainment this summer. The six-day event kicks off July 28, 2025, with a packed schedule of agricultural competitions, local performances, and headline acts. Visitors can enjoy everything from swine and rabbit shows to performances by country star Phil Vassar and "The Voice" winners "A Girl Named Tom." The fair culminates on August 2 with market sales, a demolition derby, and a Taylor Swift tribute show featuring vocalist Shannon Taylor and dancers.
✍️ Writers guild in West Virginia sparks creativity with intriguing story prompts. The Point Pleasant Writers Guild held two June meetings where members shared stories based on creative writing assignments. Prompts included scenarios about a widower in Florida and a nurse surviving a plane crash on a remote island. Member Patrecia Gray announced the publication of her revised book "Diary of a Missionary Nurse" about her experiences in Papua New Guinea. The guild welcomes all writers to their bi-monthly meetings at the Mason County Library, where writing assignments are optional but inspiration is abundant.
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