Oct 30, 2009 | Tri-County News
Trick-or-treat times set Thursday
Trick-or-Treat times have been set for Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the city of Gallipolis and villages throughout the county.
Countdown to Election Day 2009: Gallia Co. voters head to polls Nov. 3
GALLIPOLIS a ' This off-year election cycle is quickly coming to a conclusion. In addition to a pair of countywide issues and a handful of township fire protection levies, voters in Gallia County will also make decisions about leadership positions in the City of Gallipolis, villages of Centerville, Cheshire, Crown City, Rio Grande and Vinton, both ...
Sticky issue: Too much grease in Gallipolis sewers
GALLIPOLIS a ' Gallipolis City Manager Randy Finney recently announced plans for an upcoming program to help keep grease from the city sewers.
Drivers beware Deer activity on the rise
GALLIPOLIS a ' Area residents are reminded that the onset of the Autumn season not only brings about an influx of cold weather, but an increase in deer activity, especially after the sun goes down and at dawn.
Cheshire residents fired up; Voice concerns about proposed work release center
CHESHIRE a ' Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning met with approximately 35 village of Cheshire residents Thursday evening to bring them up to date on a work release center proposed for the former Guiding Hand facility next to Gallco.
Gallia County shows slight gain on job front
GALLIPOLIS a ' The unemployment rate in Gallia County took a slight turn for the better in September compared to August.
Gallipolis in Bloom earns third place, special mention
Elizabeth Rigel/photo - Gallipolis in Bloom earned third place and special mention in heritage preservation for its efforts during the 2009 America in Bloom season.
Burglary suspects plead guilty, now headed to prison
GALLIPOLIS a ' Two of four suspects charged in connection with a pair of summer burglaries have pled guilty in Gallia County Common Pleas Court and will be serving prison sentences.
Ohio EPA notifies county about sewer violations
GALLIPOLIS a ' Gallia County Commissioners received a notice of violation from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Meadowlook Subdivision Sewer Plant during the regular meeting on Thursday.
Good books, good deals at Bossard Library; Annual book and inventory surplus sale set for Saturday
Andrew Carter/photo - Bossard Memorial Library's annual book and inventory surplus sale is scheduled for Saturday at the library, 7 Spruce St.
OVB conducts flu preparedness drills
Andrew Carter/photo - Ryan Young was among the OVB emloyees who participated in Tuesday's flu preparedness drill.
Gallipolis man indicted on fraud charges
A Gallipolis man has pled not guilty to six fraud-related charges in Gallia County Common Pleas Court.
Cooks for French City Chili Fest in Gallipolis
If you can cook chili - or if you just enjoy eating chili - you need to be at the upcoming French City Chili Fest.
Shriners, Rockets Over Rio slated during Farm Fest
Pursuant to an ordinance recently passed in Rio Grande, Bob Evans Farm Festival Weekend has been designated Shriner's Hospital Weekend in the village in memory of Bob Evans, a 50-year Gallipolis Shrine Club member and 33rd degree Mason.
Theft cases dominate county court docket
GALLIPOLIS a ' Cases recently issued in Gallia County Common Pleas Court include a number of theft-related charges.
Schools v. Flu: Gallipolis City details battle plan
GALLIPOLIS a ' Officials from the Gallipolis City School District said they are taking all of the recommended steps and precautions to minimize the spread of seasonal flu, H1N1 and other infectious diseases among students and staff.
Finney named Gallipolis city manager
The City of Gallipolis has a new city manager. Longtime local resident Randall J. Finney was appointed to fill the position during Tuesday's regular meeting of the Gallipolis City Commissioners.
Scenic Hills hosts Alzheimer's walk
More than 100 citizens turned up at the Gallipolis City Park Saturday morning to raise money in the plight of Alzheimer's disease during the first annual Memory Walk in Gallia County.
Masked bandit holds up Par Mar store in Centenary
GALLIPOLIS a ' A man is being sought by Gallia County lawmen in connection with a robbery that occurred Saturday at the Par Mar convenience store on Ohio 141 in Green Township.
Plea deal nets life with parole for Williams
Charles Williams admitted to the robbery and murder of Doris Jackson, a longtime family friend, to a three-judge panel Wednesday.