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Submitted photo Ed Vollborn of the Vollborn Farm near Rio Grande, left, holds the plaque signifying his farma TMs designation as Junea TMs Business of Month by the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce.

Elizabeth Rigel/photo America In Bloom judging is scheduled this Friday and Saturday keeping the Gallipolis In Bloom Committee and members of the community busy preparing the city for the contest.

The Pickaway County Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that the Delaware County Tractor Square Dancers will be making a return visit to Pickaway County to entertain at the Pickaway County Fair on Thursday, June 25, at approximately 8 pm.

The Portsmouth Public Library, which is located at 1220 Gallia St. in Portsmouth, Ohio will present to the public on Saturday, June 20 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., a book signing with author of "Aristotle Owl an the Beckoning Bottoms" - R.A. Arthur.

By FRANK LEWIS PDT Staff Writer It was the crowning event on another successful season as the athletes, coaches, volunteers and other supporters were honored at the third annual Special Olympics Banquet Wednesday night at the SOMC Friends Center.

IRONTON a ' A finalist for the soon-to-be-named Ohio University Southern dean position has surfaced as a leading candidate to be chancellor at another university nearly 1,800 miles away.

W. Todd Johnson has been named as the new vice president, chief compliance officer at the University of Rio Grande.

Dr. Clyde Evans looks to utilize his legislative experience crafting fiscal and education policy in the Ohio Senate and is mounting a run for the 17th District seat that includes Gallia County next year.

" Kawasaki's Paul Whibley earned his third win in as many tries at the third round of the OMA Nationals in Rio Grande, Ohio.

HAVRE, Mont. - Montana State University-Northern has announced the names of three finalists for the position of chancellor.

For the past five years, State Rep. Clyde Evans has served part of Ross County and the 87th House District.

Members of the class of 2009 at Gallia Academy High School were handed not only a diploma Friday, but also congratulations and advice on living life past the classroom and playing field.

Kevin Kelly/photo Gallia County 4-H Scholarship recipients honored at a Tuesday dinner are, from left, Kayla Smith, Lauren Swisher, Bryce Darst, Megan Daines, Timothy Huffman, Megan Foster, Andrea VanMeter, Kaci Shoemaker, Amy Meeks, Calyssa Mayes, Travis Roush and Carissa Gilmore.

Those were the main ingredients for the Rock Hill Redwomen who used defense and hitting to beat the Portsmouth Lady Trojans 10-0 Friday in the Division III sectional finals.

More than 400 students received their degrees and heard from a state and regional leader during the 133rd annual commencement ceremony at the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College on May 9. The ceremony was held on the University Green on the Rio Grande campus, as family members and friends gathered with the graduates for the ...

MANSFIELD: Some teachers are formally taught, others learn through their experiences, but the best teachers simply recognize their gift and pour themselves into their students.

GALLIPOLIS a ' Walter E. Stewart waived his preliminary hearing on Friday and his case will now be bound over to the Gallia County grand jury.

Walk will continue softball career Fairbanks High School senior Kaylee Walk signs to play softball at the University of Rio Grande.

Submitted photo Rio Grande Volunteer Firefighters trained on the use of the department's newly purchased rescue jacks on May 3 at their department.

Submitted photo Megan Mahan, Ashley Curry, Katy Henson and Sara Beckley, representing the Social Work Student Council at the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College, presented a donation to the Gallia County Council on Aging: Gallia County Senior Resource Centera TMs Danette McCabe, second from right, programs manager, and Executive ...