Good morning, Gallia County. The once-unbeaten RedStorm volleyball squad has finally met its match. Indiana University Columbus snapped Rio Grande's impressive nine-game winning streak in a nail-biting five-set thriller that showcased the best of collegiate athletics—determination, resilience, and the unpredictable drama that makes sports so captivating. The 22-25, 25-18, 19-25, 26-24, 15-12 scoreline tells only part of the story of this River States Conference showdown.
While one Rio Grande streak ends, others continue to build impressively. The university is celebrating record-breaking growth across the board—from its largest-ever graduation ceremony to a remarkable fall enrollment of 2,641 students. This academic success story stands in stark contrast to nationwide post-pandemic enrollment declines. Meanwhile, Meigs County residents planning to get their flu shots on October 4 should note a venue change—the annual clinic has relocated from Pomeroy Farmers Market to the Health Department due to ongoing construction.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏐 Crimson Pride stuns Rio Grande in dramatic five-set volleyball thriller. Indiana University Columbus rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat the previously unbeaten RedStorm 22-25, 25-18, 19-25, 26-24, 15-12 in River States Conference play. The victory improved IUC's record to 12-6 overall while snapping Rio Grande's impressive nine-game winning streak. Despite strong performances from Rio's Marley Stewart (16 kills, 17 digs) and Taylor Bartrum (11 kills, 13 digs), the Crimson Pride sealed their comeback with clutch serving in the final set. Rio Grande will look to rebound Saturday against Indiana University Southeast.
🎓 Rio Grande University shatters records across the board. The Ohio institution celebrated its largest-ever graduation ceremony with 435 students receiving credentials, followed by record fall enrollment of 2,641 students. Despite nationwide enrollment declines post-pandemic, Rio credits its growth to affordability initiatives, including a 25% tuition reduction and a 30% cut for nursing programs. Campus life has flourished with the return of football after 76 years, a new marching band, and an $800,000 fitness center opening in March. The university is also expanding beyond its main campus with new regional centers in Piketon and upcoming renovations in Jackson.
💉 Meigs County flu clinic moves due to construction. The annual Flu Season Kick Off Clinic scheduled for October 4 has been relocated from Pomeroy Farmers Market to the Meigs County Health Department. Community members can now receive their vaccinations at the Health Department's location on East Memorial Drive from 9am to noon. The change was necessary because of ongoing construction in Pomeroy. Anyone with questions about the relocated clinic can contact the Health Department directly at 740-992-6626.
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
-Psalm 55:22
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