Good morning, Gallia County. The future of local media is getting brighter in Point Pleasant, where student journalists just received a significant equipment upgrade thanks to state funding secured by Senators Grady and Tarr. The new camcorder and lens will help these budding reporters capture everything from Friday night games to community celebrations with professional-quality equipment, building valuable skills while documenting our community's stories.
Meanwhile, Mason County's commission meeting delivered multiple wins for the community—from approving a new sheriff's department truck to embracing responsibility for the Veterans Memorial. But healing happens beyond government chambers too. For those navigating the difficult journey of grief, a new GriefShare program starting July 8 at First Church of the Nazarene offers a structured path forward through expert guidance and the comfort of shared experience—proving our community supports both public services and personal healing.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
📹 Student media program gets funding boost for new equipment. Point Pleasant Live at Point Pleasant High School received state funding to purchase a new camcorder and camera lens. The funding, secured by Senators Amy Grady and Eric Tarr, will enhance the program's ability to cover school and community events with better quality. Adviser Andy Layton noted that the program continues to grow yearly with support from community sponsors. The student-run program provides local coverage through livestreaming, journalism, and photography, giving students valuable hands-on experience in media production.
🚔 Mason County Sheriff's Office gets new truck amid busy commission meeting. The Mason County Commission approved a new truck purchase for the sheriff's department to support a night-managing deputy, with financing options to be explored. Sheriff Corey Miller received commendation for his department's recent success in dismantling a drug trafficking operation. Commissioners also responded favorably to a proposed in-house EMT training program that could reduce orientation time for new emergency medical technicians. Additionally, the commission signed an agreement to assume responsibility for the Mason County Veterans Memorial and approved funding for Point Pleasant High School's baseball field refurbishment.
💔 Grief support program offers healing path for those mourning loved ones. GriefShare meetings will be held Tuesdays from July 8 to September 30 at First Church of the Nazarene in Gallipolis, Ohio. The nondenominational, Christ-centered program features expert-led DVD seminars followed by small group discussions where participants can share their experiences. Many attendees find comfort in connecting with others who understand their feelings, learning to recognize symptoms of being stuck in grief, and gaining hope for their future. Registration costs $20 for materials, though scholarships are available for those with financial concerns.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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Rural Amish paradise needs electricity: This charming countryside Amish-built home on 8.9 acres in Gallia County is listed at $350,000, offering 6 bedrooms and rustic elegance, though prospective buyers should note it currently lacks electrical wiring and HVAC systems.
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.
-Psalm 31:24
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