Gallipolis News

A stretch of dry weather in May helped to speed work on Ohio 160 just north of Gallipolis and, as a result, two-way traffic is again flowing through the section of highway.

A Bidwell man has been charged with felonious assault after he allegedly stabbed a Gallipolis man in the face with a knife earlier this month.

A barge makes its way past Gallipolis as it travels along the Ohio River towards the Silver Memorial Bridge.

Tri-Mat Construction of Bidwell bought the grand champion hog shown by Olivia Rees for $9 a pound at the onset of the 48th annual market hog sale at the Gallia County Junior Fair.

Ohio Valley Christian School graduated eight seniors Saturday afternoon, May 26, 2012, in the First Baptist Church auditorium.

Holzer Center for Cancer Care kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month Thursday with a ceremony featuring the Tree of Celebration and Remembrance.

Parade goers were treated to music by the Gallia Academy High School Marching Band, pictured, as well as the South Gallia and River Valley high school marching bands during Monday's Memorial Day parade.

River Valley senior Trey Noble, pictured above during the 2012 baseball season, will be continuing his education and football career after signing a letter of intent on May 21 with Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio.

Albert and Phyllis Yester of Point Pleasant, W.Va., are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Julie Lynn to Noah Alan Clark, son of Curtis and Diane Clark of Rio Grande, Ohio.

The theme for Ohio Chautauqua 2012 is, "When Ohio was the Western Frontier," and will feature historical characters from that era including Margaret Blennerhassett and Johnny Appleseed.

Lt. Matt Champlin presented his new K-9 partner, Kris, to the Gallipolis City Commission during a recent meeting held at the Gallipolis Municipal Court.

The first scheduled car show of the Ole Car Club of Gallipolis drew approximately 20 entries and a steady stream of admirers Friday night during the first ever Aaron's Rental Cruise-In, held in the lot of Aaron's Rental on Eastern Ave.

File photo The 2010 Everyday Heroes award recipients gathered for a group photo following the awards breakfast held June 17, 2010, at the Gallia County Senior Resource Center.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at the First Church of God in Gallipolis with Pastor Paul Voss officiating.

Officers with the Gallipolis Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7 p.m. on Friday to Locust Street in the area near the Gallia County Courthouse.

Robert and Valerie Merry of Gallipolis are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Bridget Rochelle Merry, to Zachary Thomas Waite, son of Joseph and Darla Waite of Stockport, Ohio.

As part of its cruise along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers, the Cincinnati Belle will stop at the Gallipolis parkfront area on Tuesday.

Beautiful Friday night weather complemented some stunning vehicles at the Ole Car Club's 2012 kick-off car show held for the first time in the lot of Aaron's Rental of Gallipolis.

The following marriage certificates were recently filed in the office of Mason County Clerk Diana Cromley: Mickey G. McBride, 41 and Chanda D. Osborn, 39, both of Crown City, Ohio.

Golf carts may soon become a fixture on the streets of the City of Gallipolis after a proposal for a possible golf cart ordinance was brought before the Gallipolis City Commission on Tuesday night.