http://66.213.69.5/files/original/2bdc2accebb1cb96e8c2d1efe39d8881.pdf 9476db2cb7be83bf654733893845a1f4 PDF Text Text Gallia County Visitors Guide INSIDE WVSSAC releases new hoops 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 71° 84° 82° Today’s weather forecast A severe thunderstorm today. Showers and a heavier t-storm tonight. High 90° / Low 67° SPORTS s 6 WEATHER s 8 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 90, Volume 74 Wednesday, June 3, 2020 s 50¢ Detroit man arrested on drug charge Staff Report SUTTON TWP. — A Detroit man was arrested early Tuesday morning on a first-degree felony possession of heroin chage following a search at an area residence. Sheriff Keith Wood announced, in a news release, that a search warrant was conducted in the 30,000 block of Pine Grove Road in Sutton Township on June 2. Sheriff Wood reported agents with the Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia-Meigs, with the assistance of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, secured a search warrant for the residence with the assistance of Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James Stanley. Wood stated that the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team made entry into the residence See CHARGE | 4 Photos by Dean Wright | OVP Protesters chant and listen to speakers voice their concerns surrounding the death of George Floyd, police brutality and the fight against racism. Residents march in support of BLM By Dean Wright deanwright@aimmediamidwest.com Courtesy of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. Cash, suspected drugs, a weapon and other items were reportedly seized during a search of a residence on Pine Grove Road early Tuesday morning. Halfhill sentenced to 16 to 20 year for crash deaths By Sarah Hawley of aggravated vehicular homicide in the deaths of John McElfresh and POMEROY — More Brenda Suttle, as well than three months after as one misdemeanor charge of operating a pleading guilty to two vehicle under the influcounts of aggravated ence. vehicular homicide, In pleading guilty, Austin R. Halfhill was Halfhill admitted to sentenced to 16 to 20 years in prison on Tues- being the driver of a vehicle which went left day in Meigs County of center and struck Common Pleas Court. Halfhill, 23, of Pome- a motorcycle driven by McElfresh, 62, of roy, was indicted in Glouster on Aug. 4 September 2019 on on State Route 7 near nine counts, includChester. McElfresh ing felony charges of was killed in the crash, aggravated vehicular as was Suttle, 59, of homicide (two first Crooksville, a passendegree felony counts and two second degree ger on the motorcycle. Halfhill was drivfelony counts) and ing with a suspended misdemeanor charges license at the time of of operating a vehicle the crash, as well as under the influence being under the influ(three counts) and vehicular manslaughter ence of methamphetamine, amphetamines (two counts). In February, he plead- and unprescribed ed guilty to two firstSee HALFHILL | 2 degree felony charges shawley@aimmediamidwest.com AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. GALLIPOLIS — Area residents gathered in front of the Gallipolis City Park Bandstand Monday evening to march and protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and voice their concerns with the death of George Floyd and racism across the country. Area residents Rick Maldonado and Bethany Hardman helped organize an event which started at 6 p.m. and led hundreds from the bandstand, along Second Avenue and onto the Gallia Courthouse steps to chant, share dialogue and protest the death of Floyd and racism in the U.S. After protesting at the courthouse, protesters marched back to Gallipolis City Park chanting “I can’t breathe” and “Say his name. George Floyd.” Floyd’s May 25 death has gained national attention after viral internet Protesters march from Gallipolis City Park along Second Avenue to the Gallia County Courthouse. videos displayed a Minneapolis policeman pinning him to the ground with a knee on his neck. Floyd died while in police custody. Since that moment, protests and riots have appeared across the country to pull attention to what many say are years of systemic racism and police brutality targeting the black community. Governor: Ohio ‘fully intends’ for schools to reopen in fall COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday the state “fully intends” for schools to reopen this fall in an announcement coming almost exactly two months after he shut down schools for what turned out to be the remainder of the spring semester. “The goal is to have kids back in the classroom,” the governor said at a news briefing that covered both the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and protests across the state over racism and police violence against minorities. DeWine’s comment didn’t order schools to reopen, and he also said the date for starting was entirely up to local education boards. The state would provide districts with broad health guidelines ahead of time, “fully recognizing that over 600 school districts are very different, and have very different needs and very different situations,” the governor said. Dr. Amy Acton, DeWine’s Health Department director, issued an order in March that closed all K-12 schools for three weeks, though it was later extended for the remainder of the year. DeWine also said Tuesday that health care providers can resume all procedures and surgeries postponed during the coronavirus pandemic, including ones that require overnight stays. Although Acton began her own remarks Tuesday running through Ohio’s latest COVID-19 See SCHOOLS | 4 “My general feelings are I hurt,” said Gallia resident Terry Qualls. “I hurt for every, not only black, but brown-pigmented person in our country. As far as what happened today, I’m proud to be from Gallia County. I never thought we’d have a turnout like this. People who I never thought would support it did… I’m hoping we can move forward and people can stop cheering for these African American kids in the sports arena and root for them in life. Because some of the same people that cheered for me are the same people that told their daughter they couldn’t come around me See BLM | 2 Divide in vital uses of internet in SE Ohio internet uses that most impact quality of life. “Digital inequality in ATHENS — A new the Appalachian Ohio: Ohio University study brings needed attention Understanding how demographics, internet to the digital divide access, and skills can issues in Appalachian southeast Ohio, a region shape vital information use,” was being publagging behind the rest lished in Telematics and of the nation. Lack of Informatics in July. quality internet access, While the fact that skills, and motivation Appalachia has sigare creating even more challenges as the nation nificant areas with no or poor internet access and world transition is well documented, this to conducting vital study focused on how business and comwell people can use the munications to online environments during the internet for vital tasks that help them to be COVID-19 pandemic. more active in society. The study, led by Dr. The study found that Laeeq Khan, an assistant even when Internet professor and Director of the Social Media Ana- is available, several digital inequalities arise lytics Research Team because citizens often (SMART) Lab in the Scripps School of Com- lack the skills and munication, reveals that motivations to pursue Vital Information Uses digital inequality in the (VIU’s) that can improve region is particularly apparent, and troubling, See DIVIDE | 4 when it comes to vital Staff Report �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Wednesday, June 3, 2020 OBITUARIES ELIZABETH ‘LIBBY’ FISHER Ohio Valley Publishing GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS REV. DEL DODRILL Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list Dixon, and Isabella RACINE — Elizabeth event information that is open to the public and Fisher. A special niece, “Libby” Fisher, 84, of will be printed on a space-available basis. Jane Ann Hill, of Racine, Racine, passed away at Rev. Del Dodrill passed areas of Circleville and Athens, Ohio. Since and numerous nieces, 6:10 p.m., on Sunday, away on the morning of nephews, and cousins May 31, 2020, in the June 1, 2020, after a long his retirement from full time ministry in 2008, also survive. Overbrook Center, Midbattle with cancer and he pastored at the First In addition to her pardleport. Born Sept. 10, diabetes. POMEROY — The Meigs County Family and He was an ambassador Christian Church and the 1935, in Antiquity, Ohio, ents, she is preceded in Children First Council is recruiting parent repFirst Church of God, both she was the daughter of death by her husband, for Jesus Christ over resentatives to work in partnership with public in Athens. Del always Robert Fisher whom she the late Oval and Sarah nearly his entire life as and private agencies to help children reach their enjoyed being outdoors married on Feb. 16, 1965 Roush Diddle. She was a son, husband, father, potential. In order to be eligible, a family must be and was an avid hunter in Apple Grove, Ohio, a homemaker. She was grandfather, teacher, receiving, or have received in the past, services and preceded her on Nov. coach, friend, and United and fisherman. He spent a member of the Racine from an agency represented on the Council. Roles many vacations at the First Baptist Church, the 10, 2000; her brothers, Methodist Minister. of the parent representative include educating family farm near Vinton, Racine Fireman Auxiliary, Bernard Diddle, Tom He touched many lives other families about the Council; helping agencies Ohio. He enjoyed havDiddle, Waid Diddle, the Veterans Memorial and will be greatly work more effectively with families; and expressing a robust garden and Ralph Diddle, and Donald Hospital Auxiliary, she missed. Del was born ing family insight on the impact of proposed poliwell tended yard. During was an active member of Diddle; her sisters, Adria on November 3, 1944, cies and activities. Meetings are held the third retirement, he and Phylthe Meigs County Senior Dials, Marilyn Powell, in Westerville, Ohio, to Thursday in the months of January, March, May, and Carolyn Adams. Citizens, a former memwonderful Christian par- lis shared many exciting July, September and November at 8:30 a.m. For travels as well. Due to the Covid-19 ber of the Racine Emerents Donald Everett and more information, please call (740) 444-7610. Del was a fantastic gency Squad, and she also Pandemic and recommenDorcas Orlena (Hash) father and grandfather. dations from the C.D.C was member the Baptist Dodrill. He was raised private services will be Missionary Society. on a dairy farm in a ram- He always had time for children. He loved held at 2 p.m. on ThursShe is survived by her bunctious family with CALENDAR OF EVENTS attending ballgames and day, June 4, 2020, in the two sons, Ralph and his 5 other siblings. They Cremeens-King Funeral wife, Leslie Fisher, and were no strangers to hard celebrating the accomplishments of his grandDamon and his wife, Joni Home, Racine. Pastor work, but there was an Larry Fisher will officiate Fisher, both of Racine; ornery side to Del and his children. But mostly he Mabel Halley will be celebrating her 90th birthloved simply spending and interment will follow three grandchildren, siblings that blossomed day on June 10, cards may be sent to 254 Lanes time with them playing in the Letart Falls CemAndy (fiancé Elizabeth during those days. Del Branch Rd Crown City, Ohio 45623. whatever they desired etery. Teaford) Fisher, Jacob graduated from Miffin High School in Columbus and passing on his treaGREGORY sured ornery streak. Del in 1962. Del studied at Asbury College and then had wonderful private GALLIPOLIS — There will be a special meetREEDSVILLE — Gary William Gregory, 67, of graduated from Otterbein caregivers for several of ing of the Gallia County Agricultural Society Reedsville, Ohio, died on June 1, 2020. University with a B,S, in his last years who were Board of Directors at 8 p.m., at the C H McKenzie Visiting hours will be on Thursday, June 4, 2020, no doubt angels. He also Education in 1970. He Ag Center. The purpose of the meeting is to disfrom 4-6 p.m. at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in went on to receive a M.S. received excellent, concuss the format of the 2020 Gallia County Junior Pomeroy. scientious care from his in Education at the ColFair. Due to COVID-19, all social distancing guidelocal doctors and nurses, lege of Mt. Saint Joseph lines will be in place. who often commented BROGAN in Cincinnati, Ohio, in CHESTER — Chester Shade Historical Associaon his ornery sense of May of 1987. In August tion plans to have their regular board meeting at humor. In his last days, VINTON — Cheryl J. Brogan, 62, Vinton, Ohio, of 1997, he graduated 6:30 p.m. in the Chester Court House. You can Hospice care was very died Monday, June 1, 2020 at Holzer Medical Center, from the North Central wear a mask if you are more comfortable with one, much appreciated. Gallipolis, Ohio. Due to Covid-19 and CDC RecomJurisdictional Course of however they are not required. We will practice Del was preceded in mendations private visitation will be held Friday, June Study School held at Garsocial distancing during the meeting. Everyone is death by his parents and 5, 2020. Graveside service will be 12:30 p.m., Friday rett Evangelical United welcome. brother, John Dodrill, at Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Bidwell, Ohio with Pastor Methodist Seminary in GALLIPOLIS — Sons of the American Legion Randy Patterson officiating. Memorial contributions Evanston, Illinois. He was Sr. He is survived by Squadron will meet at 6 p.m., at the post home can be sent to McCoy Moore Funeral Home, PO Box ordained in June of 1997 his wife, Phyllis Ogilvie on McCormick Road. All members are urged to 148, Vinton, Ohio to assist family with expenses. at the West Ohio Confer- Dodrill of Athens and attend. ence of the United Meth- their son, Dr. Craig odist Church as a deacon. (Lisa) Dodrill of Athens; Del married the love of grandsons Wesley Garrett and my staff, we want his life, Phyllis June Ogil- Dodrill and Wyatt Ogilvie Dodrill; granddaughter everyone to know that vie, on March 26, 1964. it’s unacceptable,” said They shared a wonderful Wynne Elizabeth Dodrill; brother, Rev. Denver Champlin during the life together and both From page 1 (Marilyn) Dodrill of event of circumstances tremendously enjoyed surrounding Floyd’s working in education and Albany; and sisters: Ethel or the same people who death. “It’s unacceptministry. They celebrated Armstrong and Esther look at me now and able by any standards. their 50th wedding anni- Huddle of Westerville, shrug at me like I don’t Ohio, and Etta HamIt’s unacceptable by our versary in 2014 at an exist.” mons of Gahanna, Ohio, standards. I want to open house where they Qualls said that he Dean Wright | OVP and numerous nieces, thank everyone for comalso renewed their vows was a member of the Protesters hold a moment of silence for those who have fallen nephews, cousins, aunts, ing out here.” of marriage. Del taught West Virginia NAACP in the struggle against racism. Boyer said that he was science at the junior high uncles, and friends. and Southern LeaderGiven the COVID-19 and middle school of have been huge protests happy to see the combasketball in Vinton. ship Council. munity hold a peaceful Teays Valley Local School crisis, a unique driveacross this country,” “Like everyone else, Qualls lauded the through outdoor viewing in Ashville, Ohio, for 30 said protest co-organizer protest. presence of area govern- we felt compelled by will be held in the parking Gallia County Sheryears. He loved working Maldonado. “You have current events, not just ment officials and said lot of Christ Community iff’s Office deputies were with young people, both to go back to the Civil George Floyd, but the that he was proud GalWesleyan Church at 6275 watching the protest teaching and coaching Rights Movement to countless others,” said lipolis Police Chief Jeff Kenney Memorial Lane in from the roof of the football, basketball, volsee something of this Boyer and Gallia County protest co-organizer Albany, Ohio, 45710, on courthouse. An unidenleyball and track. He scale. As for us, we saw Hardman. “In a small Sheriff Matt Champlin Wednesday June 3, 2020, tified drone was also retired from teaching, at protests in Jackson, community like this, walked with protesters the same time as Phyllis, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Wellston and Athens, all observed flying above nobody wants to step from the park to the in 1998. Del also enjoyed We ask that attendees across our area. We had the protest. up and take initiative. I courthouse. please stay in your vehiGallipolis City summer and part-time feel like everyone kind of to do something about “My concern is that cles and respect social Commissioner Cody employment as a profesit too. We decided to waits for other people. people keep that same Caldwell also spoke dursor at the Ohio Christian distancing recommendatry and get people out. We got tired of waiting energy towards race tions. A small private ing events at the courtUniversity in Circleville The response has been for other people. We relations now that this house and encouraged for 12 years and as a park funeral is also planned. phenomenal. This is put our heads together. is going on and will In lieu of flowers, donaarea residents to share ranger for the Columbus they continue that same Neither of us knew how so much bigger than I tions in Del’s memory Metro Park System for to proceed, but we knew thought it would be. It’s their concerns with him, path five or 10 years may be sent to Athens if desired. two summers. from now when my sons a gathering would be the an outstanding success Ohio Health Hospice at © 2020 Ohio Valley Del began serving in best way to get our point for Gallipolis.” are growing up,” said 444 W. Union Street, Publishing, all rights the ministry as a partHardman said she Qualls. “I want my sons across and promote that Suite C in Athens, Ohio reserved. time minister in the peaceful kind of inclusive appreciated the sheriff having a better experiUnited Methodist Church 45701, or to Richland and chief’s presence so solidarity that we were ence than I had.” United Methodist from 1983-1998. He that they were aware of Dean Wright is a staff writer for talking about and what Qualls made note of Ohio Valley Publishing and can be served as a full time min- Church at 60 Pomeroy community concerns. times he had been racial- others spoke about.” reached at 740-446-2342. ister from 1998-2008. He Road in Athens, Ohio “On behalf of my guys “This past week there ly slurred while playing 45701. pastored the Dresbach, You may sign his regisSalem, Scioto Chapel, ter book at bigonyjordanand Albany United funeralhome.com. Methodist Churches in addressed the court, Petrasko also read a criminal record or with his grandmother statement from McElviolent misdemeanor asking that Halfhill be fresh’s son, stating in offenses. ordered to get his high LEPORT part, “My father’s life Victim Assistance From page 1 school diploma (or Director Theda Petrasko was cut short. He had GED) while in prison HENDERSON — Gertrude Augusta Leport, 90, many more lessons to read victim impact suboxone, according and to take part in treatof Henderson, W.Va., died Monday, June 1, 2020, at teach me and my two statements from the to statements made in home surrounded by family. kids.” He also noted the ment programs. Suttle and McElfresh court by the state. Both expressed their A graveside service and burial will be 2:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Prosecu- families, many of whom void left by the passcondolences to the Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Kirkland Memorial Garing of his father and were present in the tor James K. Stanley McElfresh and Suttle dens in Point Pleasant, W.Va., with Pastor Mel Mock Suttle, adding, “These argued for the maximum courtroom. families as did Halfhill officiating. Public visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. “This tragedy greatly two were finally taking sentence in the case Thursday, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleastime for themselves and as he turned to speak to impacted our entire or 22 to 27.5 years in the families. ant. Due to the recommendations and guidelines of enjoying life with each family. Austin Halfhill prison. The maximum In addition to the this unprecedented restricted time, social distancing other.” will never fully undersentence on each firstprison sentence, Halfhill and recommended face mask guidelines will be folIn the statement he stand what he has taken degree felony charge is is under a lifetime drivlowed. also asked Halfhill if 11 years, with an indefi- from us. … There is a er’s license suspension he was willing to grow nate term of 50 percent huge void in our lives from the actions, includ- and five years mandatonow,” read a portion of the sentence on the CONTACT US ry post release control. ing to “get clean, find of the statement from highest level felony. Judge Linda Warner the Lord and better Suttle’s son. He asked Public Defender 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 also ordered Halfhill to yourself.” that Halfhill be given Michael Huff argued 740-446-2342 “My father taught me get his GED and to take a maximum sentence for a lesser sentence SPORTS EDITOR REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ with time to think about the importance of living part in any treatment for Halfhill, asking for GROUP PUBLISHER Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 or other programs availLane Moon what happened and why a life you are proud of a mid-range sentence bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com able to him. and I want that for you,” it happened. which would not be ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 EDITOR © 2020 Ohio Valley he added. “If you are “In the end, hopeordered to be served mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 Publishing, all rights looking for forgiveness fully Austin Halfhill will consecutively. Huff bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER reserved. become a better person … this must begin with stated that Halfhill has Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 MANAGING EDITOR for himself and society,” you.” expressed remorse for dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 Sarah Hawley is the managing Halfhill’s brother concluded the statethe crimes he commitshawley@aimmediamidwest.com editor of The Daily Sentinel. and grandmother also ment. ted, and has no felony Parent representatives needed Card shower Thursday, June 4 BLM Halfhill �OH-70190011 Ohio Valley Publishing Wednesday, June 3, 2020 3 �NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS 4 Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Charge From page 1 at 12:35 a.m. with the assistance of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and Agents with the Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia-Meigs. Several subjects were detained until a complete search of the residence and property was completed. “During the search of the residence agents seized over 50 grams of heroin with a street value of $11,000, over $13,000 in cash, prescription medication, marijuana, a firearm, digital scales, and drug paraphernalia,” stated the news release from Sheriff Wood. Arrested at the scene was Dashaun Jeremiah Bear, age 24, of Detroit, Michigan. Bear is being housed in the Middleport Divide From page 1 their quality of life. VIU can determine citizens’ political and civic participation, societal contribution, and overall benefit to their communities. These Vital Information Uses are four key ways people can use the internet for basic social needs — health, employment, education, and social media. “A significant percentage of Appalachian Ohio residents either have no Jail on a felony of the first degree for possession of heroin. More charges are pending once the investigation is completed. Wood also noted there will be additional charges on persons detained at the scene once the investigation is completed. Bear appeared before Judge Mick Barr on Tuesday with bond set at $250,000 without 10 percent permitted. In the news release, Sheriff Wood stated that he would “like to take this opportunity to thank the following agencies for the combined efforts of taking down this large-scale drug dealer in Meigs County.” Law enforcement personnel from the following agencies that participated in this operation were the Jackson County West Virginia Sheriff’s Department, Jackson County West Virginia Bureau of Investigations, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia Meigs, Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James Stanley and Sheriff Wood with deputies of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. The Major Crimes Task Force of GalliaMeigs is a state task force under the jurisdiction the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission which is part of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, the task force was formed in September 2013 and consists of the Gallia and Meigs County Sheriff’s Offices, the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office, the Gallipolis City Police Department, the Middleport Police Department and both the Meigs and Gallia County Prosecutor’s Offices. internet at home, or have below average quality and reliability,” Khan said. “This demonstrates the ongoing economic and infrastructure gap in the area, which leads to a development gap for people in the region.” Public facilities such as libraries help to bridge the access gap, though half of these internet users said they did not believe they were highly skilled in using the internet. Moreover, the region’s institutions of higher education serve as the backbone of the local economy, providing employment and the needed education and training. “There is a pressing need to strengthen federal and state initiatives and funding in areas that are already imparting such skills in the region,” Khan said. The study was completed early in March, and its findings have only been magnified since the global coronavirus pandemic forced many people to work or learn from home or lost employment as schools and businesses closed. GENERAL NEWS ASSIGNMENT REPORTER WANTED for the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. Must have writing skills and a passion for telling stories while being fair and accurate. Degree in journalism or English preferred but not required. Previous employment in prior journalism preferred but not required. Photography skills a bonus. Send resume, along with three writing samples, to Ohio Valley Publishing Editor Beth Sergent at bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com. OH-70188897 (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE For the month of June 2020, the Addison Township Trustees' regular monthly meeting will be rescheduled to the following date: Tuesday, June 9 at 9:00 a.m. at the Addison Townhouse. Lisa E. Fiscal Officer 6/3/20 Schools tor said she’s seeking pay freezes and cuts for state employees as the coronavirus pandemic continues to depress tax revenue. From page 1 Updated forecasts for the budget year beginning July 1 show an even statistics, she grew emotional as she discussed the health disparities faced deeper hole of $2.5 billion in state funding, according to Kimberly by minorities. Murnieks, DeWine’s director of the “It is unacceptable that your ZIP code on average can predict how long Office of Budget and Management. In response, Murnieks said her you will live,” Acton said. “There are office will ask lawmakers to freeze things we can’t control. But there are pay and step advancement increases things that are in our control. And for non-union employees beginning in even in the times when we’re on our knees and reeling is this pearl of hope July. A hiring freeze will also continue except for employees providing a that we can do more.” direct response to the pandemic. She also made a direct appeal to Murnieks also ordered pay cuts of Ohioans to fight both disparities in 3.8% for non-union workers and 4% for health care and racism. cabinet directors, which would include “I am begging of you. Please use her own salary. The office is also askyour voice. Speak. Most importantly ing unions beginning June 15 to dislisten, please listen to one another,” cuss ways to reduce personnel costs for Acton said. “But I beg of you not to the employees they represent. hurt one another. We cannot see the Ohio’s unemployment rate hit nearly other person as that, as ‘other.’” 17% in April, the highest since the Ohio had more than 36,000 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases state’s current record-keeping system was developed almost 50 years ago. In as of Tuesday, and 2,258 confirmed the past 10 weeks, about 1.3 million and probable deaths, according to people filed for unemployment, more Health Department data. On Monday, DeWine’s budget direc- than the total in the past three years. “Ready access to high quality internet has arguably never been more important in our society, highlighting the need to do all we can to ensure all of Appalachia gets access to this basic service,” Khan said. “Digital access and ability are key factors in ensuring citizens are able to participate in society to the highest extent possible and benefit their communities as a whole.” The study focused on the four VIU’s in an effort to focus on goaloriented internet use, as opposed to purposeless time-wasting activities. These four are:Health, including health tracking, appointments and services, and doctorpatient interaction. There is a benefit to having health information online, and while Appalachia is prone to diseases such as obesity, heart and lung disease, smoking and cancer, it’s an area that has less access to that health information. 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The internet provides a wealth of educational opportunities, both formal and informal, and internet access also has the potential to improve quality of learning. Statistics show that one in four low-income teens do not have a computer at home and one in five don’t finish their homework due to lack of digital access. Education levels in Appalachia trail the national average. While there have been efforts to provide laptops to those in need, access to quality internet requires timely infrastructure investments. Job searching. Internet availability could level the playing field for those seeking better employment opportunities. A person might get a job because the internet provides information about job opportunities. The Appalachian region has experienced higher levels of unemployment and lower income levels than the national average in part due to a lack of diverse employment opportunities. Lack of internet could also prompt companies looking for locations to avoid the area, as well. Social media use: Research has shown that if used well, social media can provide enormous benefits for disadvantaged individuals and communities. Social media can also serve as a vital source of news and information, though users also need a high level of information literacy to wade through the rampant misinformation often found there. The study was conducted through surveys of people visiting libraries, farmer’s markets, and community centers in seven Appalachian counties in the Southeast Ohio region: Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Washington, Perry, and Monroe counties. Information provided by Ohio University. 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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — There is finally a break in this weird, new world of NASCAR after nine races over 16 days in three different states. Brad Keselowski lucked into a pair of wins, new favorite son Chase Elliott lost three races (but won one), and Kyle Busch ticked off his haters simply by being himself. Some rain interruptions aside, the racing has been good. The series is starting to find a rhythm and the story lines are strong. Even seventime NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has come close to winning his first race in more than three years. But all is not entirely well. A sport that prides itself on the access to its drivers is racing at empty tracks, most evident Sunday at cavernous Bristol Motor Speedway. The Tennessee bullring known as “The Last Great Colosseum” can hold about 140,000 fans and once boasted a 55-race sellout streak spanning 28 years. It was jarringly empty on a spectacular day for racing Sunday. When Elliott and Joey Logano tangled on the track with just over a lap remaining — and when Logano gave Elliott a long stare on pit road — it was eerily silent. In the old days, before the pandemic, the crowd would have been hysterical. In the new normal, the two drivers put on their mandatory face masks and had a peaceful discussion in front of dreary, gray grandstands. “It’s kind of like, well, I guess we’ll go home,” runnerup Clint Bowyer said of the anticlimactic post-race dramatics. “I’m ready to have fans back. I think it’s time.” Local tracks around the country have allowed spectators for at least the last two weekends. NASCAR, when it announced its second stretch of races through June 21 in Alabama, said the events would be without fans. The pressure will grow to get fans back in the stands, particularly as more and more local tracks open the gates with their governors’ OK. If fans can attend South Alabama See NASCAR | 8 MLB owners, players revert to salary squabbles of old NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball owners and players have reverted to form — the type displayed over the past half-century during eight work stoppages filled with salary squabbles. Players proposed to resume the sport in the coronavirus pandemic with a 114-game regular season and full prorated salaries, leaving each player with approximately 70% of what he had been slated to earn. That proposal was made Sunday, five days after Major League Baseball’s plan for an 82-game season with additional pay cuts that would leave each player taking in 23-47% of his original pay, with the highest earners accepting the biggest cuts. MLB claims an additional $640,000 would be lost with each extra regular-season game played. The union has said it doesn’t believe those calculations and a sked MLB for more economic documents and data. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred discussed the next move with owners on Monday. If spring training is to resume in mid-June followed by opening day at around the start of July, a deal would have to be reached by next week. See MLB | 8 OVP SPORTS BRIEFS Rio hosting Jim Marshall Memorial golf outing JACKSON, Ohio — The Veterans Association at the University of Rio Grande will host their 3rd annual Jim Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Franklin Valley Golf Course in Jackson County. The event — which has been pushed back from its original June 13 date — will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start and the format is a 4-man scramble. The cost is $50 per player, plus mulligans are available for $10 per individual. There is also a $20 skins fee per team, with cash prizes available for skins. Prizes will be awarded, plus breakfast and lunch will be provided. Beer will be available for purchase at the event as well. Hole and tee box sponsorship is available at a cost of $100 per hole or tee box. All funds raised from the event helps Rio Grande honor veterans at the 2020 Jim Marshall Veteran of the Year Award Banquet — an annual event held every year the last Saturday of October. This year’s banquet is slated for Oct. 31. For more information, to register or to set up a sponsorship, contact Delyssa Edwards by email at dedwards@rio.edu or by phone at 740-245-4427. Rio cancels all camps, finalizes summer term plans RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande has announced the cancellation of its entire 2020 summer camp schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The cancellations include all athletic camps, as well as all sessions of band camps. The school has also announced its schedule for summer courses. Term No. 1, which will be online only, is set for June 1-July 3. Term No. 2, which will see the return on face-toface instruction, will take place July 6-Aug. 7. School officials have also announced that the start date of the 2020-21 Fall Term has been moved back one week to Monday, Aug. 31. For more information, visit www.rio.edu Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Point Pleasant guard Hunter Bush (1) dribbles past a Ripley defender during a Feb. 4, 2020, boys basketball contest at The Dungeon in Point Pleasant, W.Va. WVSSAC releases new hoops divisions By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — It won’t be any easier this time around, but the gauntlet isn’t nearly as impossible as it was previously. Point Pleasant is returning to the triple-A level, while both Wahama and Hannan remained in Class A as the West Virginia Secondary Schools Athletic Commission released the 2020-21 divisional breakdown for boys and girls basketball on Friday afternoon. Point Pleasant competed as a Class AAA program from the fall of 2012 through the spring of 2016 before moving back to double-A the past four years, but the Big Blacks and Lady Knights are once again moving up to the triple-A level for hoops this winter. PPHS was the only Mason County program affected by the state’s new four-tier divisional system, one that is meant to bring more of a competitive balance to the four participating divisions. There are 29 teams apiece in the upper three divisions, with Class AAAA serving as the big-school division. Both Wahama and Hannan are part of the 38-team Class A field for small enrollment schools. Point Pleasant’s return to the triple-A ranks won’t be as rough as Wahama center Emma Gibbs (11) releases a shot attempt over an Eastern defender during a Jan. 12, 2020, girls basketball contest at Gary Clark Court in Mason, W.Va. it was four years ago, mainly because most of the programs with double the enrollment of PPHS are now in the quadrupleA division. Nonetheless, the Big Blacks and Lady Knights will still have plenty of stiff competition waiting for them in the triple-A field. It’s just that the enrollment numbers of the opposition are bit more favorable this time around. And, in all fairness, most of the new triple-A programs are teams that were already playing PPHS in Class AA last winter. The new divisional breakdown provides a unique challenge and opportunity, one that Point boys basketball coach Josh Williams believes that his program will be ready for. “We’ve been here before. We will see a lot of the same opponents we played in double-A. We’ve been trying to shuffle the upcoming schedule some due to the change in sectional opponents, but we are excited for the new challenges and opportunities,” said Williams, who completed his eighth season in charge last winter. “We didn’t quite end up where we wanted to be last season, but for the third straight year we increased our win totals. We are hoping to build on that with some veterans returning and a mixture of upcoming players to contribute as we want to continue that trend. “Everyone is chomping at the bit to get back to work now that we know what we have to do. We’re really excited about being back at triple-A, but it also means we have a lot of work to do moving forward.” Point Pleasant girls basketball coach John Fields — who also completed his eighth season in charge last winter — shares a lot of the same sentiments as Williams in regards to the move up to Class AAA. “From a competition stand point, the new divisional layout seems fair,” Fields said. “We have played a lot of the new triple-A schools at the double-A level the last few years and we are still aiming to compete with those programs, so not much really changes from that aspect. “Now, the divisional changes may affect future scheduling, meaning we may not play as many out of state teams. But overall, I think we’re in a good situation being in this triple-A.” With the exception of Poca, which remained at See WVSSAC | 8 �Ohio Valley Publishing Wednesday, June 3, 2020 7 SPORTS PHYSICALS ��GDWHV�‡���ORFDWLRQV 0RQGD\��-XQH��WK�IURP������D�P��WR�������S�P� ‡�/RFDWLRQ��%HQG�$UHD�&OLQLF ‡�3OHDVH�EULQJ�FRPSOHWHG�VSRUWV�SK\VLFDO�IRUP�and �������VSRUWV�SK\VLFDO�IHH� (fee will be donated back to your school). :HV�/LHYLQJ��'2 ‡�Sports Physical Forms:�)RUPV�DUH�DYDLODEOH�at ���WKH�%HQG�$UHD�&OLQLF�DQG�FDQ�EH�SLFNHG�XS�GXULQJ��� ���QRUPDO�EXVLQHV�KRXUV��3ULQWDEOH�IRUPV�DUH�DYDLO� ���DEOH�DW�SYDOOH\�RUJ. ‡�6WXGHQWV�ZLOO�QHHG�WR�ZHDU�D�PDVN�GXULQJ�visit. 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Speedway in Ozark, NASCAR already why can’t they go to the made a huge decision big show at Talladega Superspeedway in three to get back to business after postponing eight weeks? Cup Series races. Now NASCAR has touted it will face another in a health plan it was deciding if the comeconfident could get back is complete and the teams back to the fans can return. track and so far it has The push for spectaworked. No driver has tors is understandable failed the temperature checks required to enter because access is a cornerstone of racing’s the facilities so far. But popularity. The comit has been barely two mon fan can sit in the weeks since Darlington Raceway hosted the first stands and eavesdrop on drivers via radio. race back so it’s far too early to know if the plan They can camp in the infield with friends and is perfect. sometimes run into Masks are still required and teams have their favorite driver out been good sports about on a golf cart checking following the rules. But out the party scene. The lucky ones score it’s going to get hotter a pit pass and get a and the days are long and the masks are going front-row seat to every turn of a wrench or tire to become a nuisance. change. Social distancing is for Class AA in the new classification, the remaining members of the double-A Region IV, Section 1 tournament made the jump to the triple-A level. Though Wahama and Hannan were not affected by the new classifications directly, the White Falcons and Lady Falcons are looking at a little bit more of an uphill battle as they enter the Little Kanawha Conference this school year. As members of the LKC West Division, Wahama will be facing the likes of Ravenswood, Ritchie County, St. Marys, Tyler Consolidated, Williamstown, Parkersburg Catholic and Wirt County in regular season play. Tyler Consolidated and Wahama are the only two Class A programs in that double-A dominant eight- 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 84° 82° HEALTH TODAY AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ Temperature The AccuWeather.com Asthma Index combines the effects of current air quality, pollen counts, wind, temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, and changes from past weather conditions to provide a scale showing the overall probability and severity of an asthma attack. Precipitation (in inches) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Tue. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 0.00 0.00 0.31 23.01 18.50 SUN & MOON Today 6:04 a.m. 8:49 p.m. 6:33 p.m. 4:38 a.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Full Last Jun 5 New First Jun 13 Jun 21 Jun 28 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Major 10:08a 10:58a 11:53a 12:22a 1:25a 2:28a 3:30a Minor 3:55a 4:44a 5:38a 6:37a 7:39a 8:42a 9:43a 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme POLLEN & MOLD Low Moderate High Moderate Major 10:35p 11:26p ---12:28a 1:54p 2:56p 3:56p Minor 4:22p 5:12p 6:07p 7:07p 8:08p 9:10p 10:09p WEATHER HISTORY Charlotte, N.C., was swamped by 3.78 inches of rain on June 3, 1909 -- the greatest amount recorded there in one day for decades. The storm represented almost a month’s worth of rain for Charlotte. Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Very High Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY Adelphi 87/67 0 50 100 150 200 Chillicothe 87/67 Portsmouth 89/68 300 500 Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Tue. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Level 12.85 16.69 21.98 12.94 13.13 25.19 12.32 27.66 35.35 12.72 23.40 35.00 24.60 24-hr. Chg. +0.74 -0.14 +0.12 +0.27 +0.29 -0.22 +0.52 -2.32 -1.12 -0.15 -3.80 -0.90 -4.00 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 Belpre 88/65 Athens 86/65 Milton 89/68 St. Marys 88/66 Elizabeth 88/66 Spencer 87/66 Clendenin 88/66 St. Albans 89/68 Huntington 90/69 NATIONAL FORECAST OH-70189005 Service time manipulation Players repeatedly accuse clubs of manipulating their service time to delay free agency and salary arbitration eligibility. Arbitrator Mark Irvings denied a grievance by Kris Bryant against the Cubs, accepting Chicago executive Theo Epstein’s rationale for delaying the third baseman’s debut at the start of the 2015 season. Irvings wrote there was no proof of “a nefarious motive” and the union could not prove “bad faith to mask service time manipulation.” He did not rule on whether service time manipulation was permissible in any circumstance. Manfred maintains roster decisions are a club right. TUESDAY 90° 69° Mostly cloudy and hot Today Buffalo 89/67 Charleston 89/68 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 81/56 Montreal 65/50 Billings 81/55 Minneapolis 86/65 Chicago 86/66 Denver 87/57 Toronto 79/57 Detroit 84/63 New York 84/68 Washington 94/73 Kansas City 90/71 Thu. 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NATIONAL CITIES Wilkesville 87/65 POMEROY Jackson 88/66 88/66 Ravenswood Rio Grande 89/66 89/66 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 87/68 GALLIPOLIS 90/67 89/68 89/67 Ashland 89/68 Grayson 89/68 Primary pollutant: Ozone Class A Sherman, Greater Beckley, Doddridge County, James Monroe, Madonna, Tyler Consolidated, Tolsia, Pendleton County, Clay-Battelle, Greenbrier West, Man, West Virginia School for the Deaf, Mount View, West Virginia School for the Blind, Richwood, Tucker County, Wahama, River View, Cameron, Gilmer County, East Hardy, Tug Valley, Calhoun County, Montcalm, Tygarts Valley, Wood County Christian, Hannan, Webster County, Paden City, Meadow Bridge, Valley, Van, Pocahontas County, Hundred, Paw Paw, Union Educational Complex, Harman, Pickens. © 2020 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. 85° 60° Marietta 87/65 Murray City 86/65 McArthur 86/65 South Shore Greenup 89/68 88/67 49 Logan 86/66 mers County, Trinity, Huntington St. Joseph, Parkersburg Catholic. MONDAY Partly sunny and nice Lucasville 88/67 High 84° 69° SUNDAY Clouds and sun with a Clouds and sun with a A t-storm in the area t-storm; humid t-storm; humid in the morning Very High Primary: willow,walnut Mold: 380 SATURDAY 84° 56° Waverly 87/67 Pollen: 89 Low MOON PHASES FRIDAY international youth, then contend again. World Series titles by Kansas City in 2015 and Houston in 2017 are pointed to as examples. The union filed a grievance in February 2018 alleging the Miami Marlins, Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays did not use revenue sharing money received properly. The labor contract specifies a team has to use the money “in an effort to improve its performance on the field.” MLB has defended the teams, saying money can be used in areas other than major league payroll: amateur signings and minor league staff are just two examples. Manfred has pointed out that Oakland reached the playoffs in 2018 and Tampa Bay 88° 57° 5 Primary: ascospores, unk. Thu. 6:04 a.m. 8:50 p.m. 7:47 p.m. 5:15 a.m. THURSDAY A severe thunderstorm today. Showers and a heavier t-storm tonight. High 90° / Low 67° Statistics through 3 p.m. Tue. 85° 58° 79° 58° 98° in 1919 41° in 1966 EXTENDED FORECAST 83° 66° 71° Class AA Wheeling Central, Charleston Catholic, Chapmanville, Frankfort, Roane County, Williamstown, Liberty (Raleigh), Poca, Bluefield, Westside, Mingo Central, Moorefield, Braxton County, Notre Dame, Magnolia, Wyoming East, Buffalo, South Harrison, Ravenswood, Petersburg, Clay County, St. Mary’s, Ritchie County, Midland Trail, Wirt County, Sum- this year, based on totals as of the March 28 roster freeze. Salaries Slow free-agent marSalaries have been pretty much flat for five years kets following the 2017 and 2018 seasons sparked during a time revenue player anger, and a more has been estimated to have risen at a 4% annual regular market this past rate, a sign the collective offseason hasn’t calmed players or the union staff. bargaining agreement agreed to in November 2016 gained more for the Tanking/rebuilding clubs than it did for the Players are livid over union. what they call tanking Payrolls totaled $4.08 and clubs call rebuilding. billion in 2016, according They view noncompetito figures compiled by tive teams as bad for the the commissioner’s office entire industry, leading that included season sala- to an attendance drop ries, prorated shares of in each of the last four signing bonuses, earned seasons. bonuses, option buyouts Manfred says each and termination pay. club makes its own judgPayrolls have stayed in ment on whether it can a historic narrow range contend, and clubs are since then: $4.24 billion using the system to their in 2017, $4.23 billion advantage when they jetin 2018, $4.22 billion in tison veterans, rebuild 2019 and $4.21 billion with draft picks and 8 PM ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low Class AAAA Morgantown, Musselman, Cabell Midland, Parkersburg, Jefferson, Huntington, Martinsburg, Parkersburg South, Wheeling Park, Spring Mills, Washington, Hedgesville, University, Hurricane, Woodrow Wilson, George Washington, Capital, Riverside, Preston, Saint Albans, John Marshall, Oak Hill, South Charleston, Buckhannon Upshur, Spring Valley, Greenbrier East, Bridgeport, Princeton, Brooke. sons abound. “will discuss in good faith the economic feasibility of playing games in the absence of spectators or From page 6 at appropriate substitute neutral sites.” Players and clubs Players say the March agreed March 26 to “com26 deal covered salaries plete the fullest 2020 and they are under no championship season obligation to revisit the and postseason that is subject. MLB says they economically feasible,” consistent with three pro- are if the plan is to use empty ballparks, which is visions: the current intention. — no government Some players, notably restrictions on playing in former AL Cy Young front of fans at regularAward winner Blake season ballparks Snell, have said it’s not — no relevant travel worth it to them to play restrictions throughout for less. Some managethe U.S. and Canada ment officials have said — Manfred determining, after consulting with teams should offer a very short schedule, perhaps the union and medical as short as 50 games. experts, that there is no Mistrust among many risk to players, staff or is at its highest level since fans to play games with fans at all 30 regular-sea- the 1994-95 strike, the last of eight stoppages son ballparks, provided that started in 1972. Reathat MLB and the union TODAY Class AAA Winfield, Fairmont Senior, Ripley, Nitro, Hampshire, Lincoln County, Shady Spring, Herbert Hoover, Robert C. Byrd, East Fairmont, North Marion, Grafton, Elkins, Berkeley Springs, Weir, Point Pleasant, Keyser, Lewis County, Sissonville, Scott, Pikeview, Wayne, Lincoln, Logan, Nicholas County, Oak Glen, Independence, Phillip Barbour, Liberty (Harrison). team field. The LKC East Division has Doddridge County, Gilmer County, Calhoun County and Webster County as single-A programs, while Roane County, Braxton County and Clay County made the leap to double-A. Below is a complete list of all of the schools by new divisional assignment. From page 6 MLB Daily Sentinel 102° in Needles, CA 26° in Houlton, ME Global High 122° in Basrah, Iraq Low -1° in Summit Station, Greenland Houston 90/73 Monterrey 89/70 Miami 86/77 Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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