Good morning, Gallia County. The Texas State Fair just wrapped up its least-attended run since 2018, with attendance plummeting by 400,000 visitors. Many Texans balked at the dramatic price hikes—adult tickets jumping from $15-25 to $19-29—while others stayed away due to immigration concerns. It's a stark contrast to our own beloved Bob Evans Farm Festival, though even regional celebrations aren't immune to the national tensions surrounding immigration and affordability.
On local roads, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported four recent crashes with thankfully zero fatalities. Meanwhile, there's positive financial news for local investors as Ohio Valley Banc Corp. announced a 23-cent dividend for shareholders, reflecting the Gallipolis-based company's strong performance with double-digit earnings growth. The "Community First" mission continues to guide this hometown financial institution as it serves its 17 offices across Ohio and West Virginia.
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💰 Texas State Fair attendance plunges amid soaring prices and ICE fears. Attendance dropped by 400,000 visitors compared to last year, marking the lowest turnout since 2018. Many Texans cited the dramatic price increases—adult admission jumping from $15-25 to $19-29, senior tickets tripling from $5 to $14, and parking costing $30—as their reason for staying away. Social media posts revealed another factor keeping people home: Latino residents' concerns about potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. The columnist contrasts this with the more affordable Bob Evans Farm Festival, while noting that even there, the presence of Latino carnival workers highlighted America's current immigration tensions.
🚗 Four crashes, zero fatalities in Ohio State Highway Patrol reports. Andrew Huck overturned his Volkswagen Beetle on Ohio 550 after going off-road and hitting a guardrail, escaping without injuries but receiving a lane violation charge. Mariah Anderson failed to yield in her Dodge Journey, colliding with Steven Wilde's Porsche on U.S. 50. Bryce Lowry flipped his Chevy S-10 after losing control on Ohio 26, sustaining minor injuries. In the fourth incident, Zachary Clatterbuck rear-ended Joseph Harvey's stopped Ford Escape, sending Harvey to the hospital with minor injuries.
💰 Ohio Valley Banc Corp. rewards shareholders with 23-cent dividend. The payment will be distributed November 10 to shareholders of record as of October 31. Board Chairman Tom Wiseman highlighted the company's strong 2025 performance, noting double-digit earnings growth through three quarters. Based in Gallipolis, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. owns The Ohio Valley Bank Company with 17 offices across Ohio and West Virginia, plus Loan Central Inc. with six consumer finance locations. The company continues to pursue its "Community First" mission while efficiently deploying resources.
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