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🏆 Hometown homecoming

Gallia County • July 23, 2025

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Good morning, Gallia County. A familiar face is coming full circle as Justin Turner returns to Logan as CEO after making his mark at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant. His journey from launching emergency department construction to improving financial performance demonstrates the kind of hometown success story that resonates throughout our region. Meanwhile, the fairgrounds are buzzing with activity as the Gallia County Junior Fair celebrates its remarkable 76-year evolution from a one-day show in 1950 to the agricultural showcase that begins Monday.

Behind the scenes of these community highlights, July's grand jury proceedings have resulted in 18 indictments across Gallia County. The cases, ranging from felonious assault to drug possession charges, will move forward in Common Pleas Court while the fair's livestock showcases, new horse barn, and ongoing construction of a new livestock building signal the continued investment in traditions that bring our community together year after year.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🏥 Hometown healthcare leader Justin Turner returns to Logan as CEO. After serving as chief operating officer at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, Turner will become CEO of Logan Regional Medical Center in late August. During his tenure at Rivers Health, he launched a new emergency department construction project, improved financial performance, and enhanced employee engagement. Marshall Health Network executives will provide interim leadership while searching for Turner's replacement. Scott Raynes, president of Marshall Health Network, expressed confidence in Rivers Health's continued success despite the leadership transition.

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🎪 Ohio's Gallia County Junior Fair marks 76 years of agricultural tradition. The fair returns Monday with daily livestock showcases, new attractions, and significant infrastructure developments including a new horse barn and pavilion. Construction continues on a new livestock building as part of the fair's transition away from its current floodplain location to a 158-acre property purchased in 1999. From humble beginnings as a one-day show in 1950, the fair has grown into a major regional event with decades of continuous expansion and improvement. The fair board remains committed to providing opportunities for local youth to exhibit their talents while creating a tradition that brings together the entire community.

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⚖️ Gallia County grand jury indicts 18 individuals on various charges. The July indictments, announced by Prosecutor Jason D. Holdren, include serious offenses like felonious assault, drug possession, and child endangerment. Mary Mills of Gallipolis faces the most severe charges with two counts of felonious assault and one count of aggravated assault. Several individuals were indicted for drug-related offenses, primarily involving methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana. All cases will proceed in Gallia County Common Pleas Court, with all charged individuals presumed innocent.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Country paradise on 39 acres: Priced at $675,000, this country estate in Gallia County offers a three-bedroom main home, two-bedroom cabin, and 39 acres of mixed land with woods, fields, and creek—perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking rural tranquility.
Real estate listing image Versatile investment land below market: Offered at $229,900, this vacant land in Centenary provides versatile investment opportunities from hobby farming to residential development, with accessible utilities and notably low prices for southeast Ohio real estate.
Real estate listing image Woodsy Ohio hunting hideaway: This rustic $275,000 log home in rural Ohio offers three bedrooms, two baths, and 12 wooded acres with a cave, providing country comfort with modern amenities and prime deer hunting opportunities.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Jul. 23 - Welsh Heritage Week: Celebrate your Welsh roots at Welsh Heritage Week 2025! Join fellow enthusiasts at University of Rio Grande on July 23 for a day of cultural traditions, music, and community connections.
🙏 Jul. 23 - Weekly Prayer & Praise: Pause, reflect, and connect at Prayer & Praise every Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Join this weekly spiritual gathering at 1110 1st Ave in Gallipolis for a refreshing midweek moment of community and worship.
🍲 Jul. 24 - Community Food Pantry: Stock up on essentials at the Food Pantry happening this Thursday from 10am to noon at First Church of the Nazarene in Gallipolis. Open to anyone needing groceries - no questions asked!
🎸 Jul. 24 - Hot Summer Concert Series: Groove to live tunes with Dog Days at the Hot Summer Nights Concert Series! Join the fun at French Art Colony on July 24 for just $5, with food trucks and cash bar available.
🙏 Jul. 25 - Gospel in the Park: Gospel harmonies fill the summer air as Bought By Blood performs at Gallipolis City Park on July 25. Catch this uplifting concert at 7:00 PM in the heart of our community.
🎵 Jul. 25 - Gospel in the Park: Get ready for an uplifting evening as Blood Bought and The Dettys return to the Gospel in the Park stage! Join the musical celebration on July 11th, 2025, at 7:00 pm, 334 2nd Ave, Gallipolis.
🎵 Jul. 25 - Ben Davis Jr. Live: Groove to the soulful sounds of Ben Davis Jr. at Twisted Vine Family Vineyard on July 25! Catch his live performance from 7-9pm while enjoying the Lunch Box Food Trailer's famous bourbon and jerk chicken.
🎲 Jul. 26 - Game Day Extravaganza: Game on! Unleash your inner competitor at Bossard Library's Game Day Saturday, where D&D, Uno, Monopoly and more await gamers of all ages from 10AM-4PM on July 26.

🍞 Daily Bread Crumb

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

-Proverbs 3:5-6

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