Gallia County News

River Valley High School's second consecutive &#8220grade" as a school of excellence in the eyes of the state not only helps the school but the community as well, a local legislator said Friday in congratulating RVHS students and faculty on the achievement.

Buckeye Hills Career Center, which services participating schools in the Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational School District, held its senior certificate ceremony on Thursday.

Recently, I was appointed to serve the people of Vinton, Jackson, Gallia and Lawrence counties as the state representative for the 87th Ohio House District.

Former Gallia County residents, Cecil and Rita Carpenter, were surprised by a 60th wedding anniversary A reception was given by their children on May 19, 2012, at High Praises Church of God Activities Building, New Boston, Ohio.

River Valley High School's Class of 2012 marched through the high school gymnasium for the last time as seniors Friday night before earning their diplomas during the annual commencement ceremony.

A weekend of tearfully proud parents and relieved teenagers lies ahead, as four high schools in Gallia County prepare commencement ceremonies.

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.

An Oak Hill man has been arrested on four counts of felony rape and one count of tampering with evidence following an investigation by deputies with the Gallia County Sheriff's Office and agents with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation .

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.

Pictured are officials from Gallipolis City School District, Gallia County Commissioners and the county's EMS division.

Andrew Carter/photo - The 2010 Everyday Heroes award recipients gathered for a group photo following the awards breakfast Thursday at the Gallia County Senior Resource Center.

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.

Jury trials have been rescheduled in the respective cases against two men facing murder charges in the Court of Common Pleas of Gallia County.

Several Bidwell residents were present during a recent regular meeting of the Gallia County Board of Commissioners to express their concerns over the establishment of a gun range near their homes.

The Gallia County Sheriff's Office is seeking information leading to the arrest of two suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred on Monday morning in rural Gallia County.

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.

After deliberating on Thursday, the Gallia County Board of Elections decided to continue a hearing regarding a protest brought against Jack G. Rife's bid for Gallia County Sheriff in the 2012 November election.

Lynne Crow has been named the new executive director of the Gallia County Community Improvement Corporation.

Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission has scheduled its annual Gallia County Caucus reorganizational meeting for this Thursday at 10 a.m. in the second floor meeting room of the Gallia County Courthouse.

The Gallia County Strategic Planning Committee unveiled its plan during a kick-off event in Rio Grande on Monday evening.