Good morning, Gallia County. September is shaping up to be a month of fascinating contradictions at Bossard Memorial Library, where the mysterious Mothman and beloved Peanuts characters are taking center stage. The Gallipolis institution is hosting everything from "Mothman and Mocktails" painting sessions to a Charles Schulz tribute, while authors will discuss the Silver Bridge Disaster and an Iditarod musher will share tales from the legendary sled dog race.
Meanwhile, after decades of waiting, Rutland residents can finally enjoy smooth drives on six newly paved streets thanks to a major infrastructure investment. The project arrives just as the annual "Battle of the Bridge" football rivalry heats up, with Point Pleasant and Gallipolis Rotary Clubs ceremonially facing off before their communities' teams meet on the field. The cross-river tradition continues to bring neighbors together in friendly competition as summer transitions to fall.
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👻 Mothman and Peanuts take over Ohio library's September lineup. Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis is offering a month of unique events, including "Mothman and Mocktails" painting sessions where participants create designs on wine glasses. Comic strip enthusiasts can enjoy a special Charles Schulz tribute featuring storyteller James Froemel portraying the Peanuts creator. Authors Bill and Jaci Kousoulas will discuss their book about the Silver Bridge Disaster, while the month concludes with musher Karen Land and her Alaskan husky sharing tales from the Iditarod sled dog race.
🛣️ Rutland finally paves six streets after decades of waiting. The Ohio village completed a major resurfacing project covering Brick Street, College Avenue, Hill Street, Long Street, Mulberry Street, and Union Street. Mayor Tyler Eblin celebrated the infrastructure investment, which was 74% funded through Ohio's Local Transportation Improvement Program with the remaining 26% coming from the village's new income tax. This project joins several other recent community developments including storm sewer improvements and sidewalk replacements. Looking ahead, Rutland's newly formed Village Planning Commission is considering priorities such as flood mitigation and blighted structure abatement.
🏈 Two Rotary Clubs face off in spirited 'Battle of the Bridge' rivalry. Point Pleasant and Gallipolis Rotary members gathered at Rivers Health on Wednesday to showcase their trophy ahead of the annual football showdown. The game pits Point Pleasant's Big Blacks against Gallia Academy's Blue Devils in a cross-river rivalry that brings both communities together. Club presidents Martin Ellison (Point Pleasant) and Craig Klein (Gallipolis) led the ceremonial event that celebrates this longstanding athletic tradition between the neighboring towns.
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