Good morning, Vinton County. The timeless tradition of community prayer echoed through another courthouse yesterday as neighboring Gallia County gathered for the National Day of Prayer. Following their regular business of approving HVAC extensions and airport terminal projects, commissioners stepped away from paperwork to join local reverends in a moment that transcends bureaucracy—a reminder that in small towns, governance and community spirit often intertwine seamlessly.
Elsewhere in our region, history and change collide in fascinating ways. While the Chillicothe Gazette's 1946 special edition celebrating a century of paper mill operations offers a nostalgic glimpse into our industrial heritage, Ohio University faces modern challenges as it prepares to close several diversity centers in response to new state legislation. Eight staff positions will be eliminated as the institution adapts to Senate Bill 1 before its June implementation deadline—another chapter in our region's constantly evolving story.
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🙏 Gallia County marks National Day of Prayer with courthouse service. The county commission hosted the event following their regular Thursday meeting where they approved several resolutions. Commissioners approved a 30-day extension for the JFS Workforce Center HVAC project and signed agreements with CMT Engineering for airport terminal projects totaling $5,000. The prayer service featured local reverends offering individual prayers while Commissioner Leslie Henry delivered a proclamation marking the occasion. Music was provided by Dustin Cobble from the First Church of God.
📰 Historic paper mill celebrated in 1946 special newspaper section. The Chillicothe Gazette published a commemorative edition marking the 100th anniversary of the local paper mill in Chillicothe, Ohio. The special section featured numerous archive photos documenting the mill's century of operations. At the time of the celebration, the industrial facility was owned by Mead, a significant player in the paper manufacturing industry. The gallery offers a fascinating glimpse into an important economic cornerstone of this Ohio community.
🏳️🌈 Ohio University shutters diversity centers under controversial new law. The university announced it will close its Pride Center, Women's Center, and Multicultural Center before June 23 when Senate Bill 1 takes effect. Eight full-time staff positions will be eliminated, though employees can interview for other university roles. The law, signed by Governor Mike DeWine in March, prohibits diversity efforts at public universities while also banning faculty strikes and regulating classroom discussions of "controversial" topics. University President Gonzalez emphasized they must "follow the law" while still helping students "find their place" on campus.
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