🏫 Gallia County School Board greenlights trips and plans for new buses. The board approved travel for River Valley High School Beta Club to attend a Leadership Summit in Kentucky and for drama students to visit New York City. Several retirements were accepted, including those of a cook, teacher, and principal, all effective in 2025-26. Multiple supplemental positions were filled for the upcoming school year, particularly in athletics with coaches appointed for girls basketball, wrestling, swimming, and other sports. The board also made classified administrative pay increases retroactive to July 2025 for maintenance staff, administrative assistants, and other personnel.
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⚖️ Gallia County Grand Jury indicts multiple suspects on drug charges. The October indictments include several high-profile drug trafficking cases, with Raheem Bouyer of Detroit facing multiple felony counts for fentanyl and heroin. Charles Bouyer Jr. of Gallipolis faces similar charges, with both men accused of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. The indictments also include cases involving methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana trafficking across state lines, with suspects from Michigan, California, and West Virginia. Prosecutor Jason Holdren emphasized that all individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty as cases proceed to Common Pleas Court.
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💉 Health department delivers massive return on taxpayer investment. For every $1 invested in the Meigs County Health Department, the community receives nearly $15 in benefits according to a recent study. The department serves 22,000 people across 430 square miles of southeast Ohio, providing essential preventative services like vaccinations and food inspections. These "invisible" services stop health problems before they start, preventing widespread illness and reducing financial burdens on individuals and healthcare systems. Health Commissioner Marc Barr argues the evidence clearly shows that supporting public health creates a stronger, healthier future for the county.
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Secluded creekside acreage awaits builder: Priced at $69,900, this 8.9-acre woodland retreat along Little Raccoon Creek offers half a mile of waterfront perfect for fishing and kayaking, plus an elevated build site accessed by a new gated driveway and extensive stairway.
Spacious Cape Cod countryside retreat: This Cape Cod in Gallipolis offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on nearly 3 acres for $318,000, featuring an outdoor kitchen, above-ground pool, and multiple outbuildings for storage and hobbies.
Bargain pool home needs work: This Gallipolis fixer-upper offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an inground pool for $80,000. The property provides investors an opportunity to customize or flip a structurally sound home conveniently located near town amenities.