Good morning, Meigs County. This week in local news, the Point Pleasant Writers Guild will gather at the Mason County Library to spark some literary inspiration, while community events like the Friendly Fifties Luncheon are set to bring people together. Families can also look forward to holiday cheer as Santa makes appearances in Gallipolis, accompanied by the Gallipolis Fire Department. Plus, Charleston recently buzzed with excitement during the state high school football and cheerleading championships, where Wahama High School took home the Class A football title and Man High School celebrated victory in cheerleading.
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📚 Local meetings bring communities together. On Wednesday, December 18, the Point Pleasant Writers Guild will gather from noon to 2 p.m. at the Mason County Library, an event sure to inspire creativity among local authors. Earlier that day, the Buckeye Hills Regional Council's Regional Transportation Planning Organization Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m., following the District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Executive Committee meeting. The fun continues on Thursday with a Friendly Fifties Luncheon at Faith Gospel Church in Gallipolis Ferry, open to all at noon. Mark your calendars for upcoming meetings, including the Bedford Township/Meigs County year-end and reorganization meeting on December 30 at 10 a.m.
🎅 Santa is coming to Gallipolis! This holiday season, the jolly old elf will be making a series of appearances throughout December to delight families. Santa will stroll through City Park at 6:30 p.m. on December 19, 20, and 21, and he'll be available in his cozy park house for visits on December 15, 20, and 21. The festive spirit will be further enhanced with his escort by the Gallipolis Fire Department and a special visit to the Heritage in Lights Tour on December 19. Mark your calendars and get ready to bask in the twinkling magic of Gallipolis in Lights, shining bright until New Year’s Day!
🏈 Charleston hosts an action-packed championship weekend. The capital city buzzed with excitement as it played host to the state high school football and cheerleading championships this past weekend. Wahama High School celebrated a triumphant Friday, claiming the Class A football title, and their cheerleaders continued the momentum with a strong performance, finishing as runners-up in the cheer competition with a score of 81.15. They were edged out by Man High School, which took home the cheerleading crown with a score of 85.92. Other notable finishes included St. Marys in third place and Pendleton County in fourth, rounding out a thrilling day of local talent.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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 Meigs Marauders | ||
vs Nelsonville-York | L 56-19 | |
@ Vinton County | L 59-20 | |
 Eastern Eagles | ||
vs Federal Hocking | L 56-17 | |
@ Clay | W 42-33 | |
 Southern Tornadoes | ||
@ Waterford | L 53-13 | |
vs Belpre | L 68-38 | |
 Wahama White Falcons | ||
vs Hannan | W 55-10 |
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Ranch home with spacious design
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