http://66.213.69.5/files/original/9232bc75986e503c7fdb100bdf456956.pdf 585d92cf5f9083edd24b91e334ab1bb2 PDF Text Text On this day in history NEWS s 3 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 38° 44° 37° Mostly cloudy and breezy today. Overcast tonight. High 46° / Low 20° Today’s weather forecast Red Storm record WEATHER s 5 SPORTS s 6 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 2, Volume 76 Sheriff: ‘Shooting incident’ reportedly results in death Wednesday, January 5, 2022 s 50¢ Portman tests positive throughout the day on Saturday with crime scene agents from the ADDISON TWP. — Ohio Attorney General’s Gallia County Sheriff Bureau of Criminal Matt Champlin has released a statement in Investigation (B.C.I.) and as a result of these regards to a reported efforts, one individual “shooting incident” was detained as a part which allegedly occurred on Saturday, Jan. of this investigation. 1 in Addison Township. Currently, this remains an open investigation According to Sheriff and out of necessity, the Champlin’s statement, name of the detained at approximately 6:11 a.m., the Gallia County individual will not be disclosed until the 911 Center received a call of a reported shoot- appropriate time. We are able to release and ing which allegedly occurred at a residence confirm the identity of the victim in this in the 3000-block of incident, who has been Bulaville Pike. “Deputies and Inves- identified as Wayne B. Roush, age 79, of Galtigators arrived at the lipolis, Ohio,” stated scene and found one individual who had suc- Sheriff Champlin. “Based on our invescumbed to the injuries of what appears to be a tigation we have detergunshot wound,” Cham- mined that there is no threat to the community plin stated. as a result of this inci“Detectives with the dent,” Sheriff Champlin Gallia County Sheriff’s further stated. Office worked jointly Staff Report 78 new COVID cases reported in area OVP File Photo United States Senator Rob Portman is pictured speaking at a Bicentennial Marker event in Scipio Township in 2019 in Meigs County. Pro-vaccine Republican Senator contracts COVID-19, feels ‘fine’ By Julie Carr Smyth By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham Associated Press khawthorne@aimmediamidwest. com COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, a pro-vaccine Republican from Ohio, said Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19. Portman, who was vac- new) and 85 deaths. Of the 5,243 cases, 4,821 (26 new) are presumed OHIO VALLEY recovered. — Since yesterday’s Case data is as folupdate, there were 78 lows: new COVID-19 cases 0-19 — 998 cases (3 reported in the Ohio new), 10 hospitalizaValley Publishing area tions on Tuesday. 20-29 —836 cases (4 In Gallia County, the new), 18 hospitalizaOhio Department of Health (ODH) reported tions, 1 death 30-39 — 736 cases 39 new COVID-19 (9 new), 17 hospitalizacases. tions, 1 death In Meigs County, 40-49 — 776 cases ODH reported 19 new (7 new), 33 hospitalizaCOVID-19 cases. tions, 5 deaths In Mason County, 50-59 — 712 cases the West Virginia (4 new), 56 hospitalizaDepartment of Health tions, 12 deaths and Human Resources 60-69 — 579 cases (DHHR), reported 20 new cases of COVID-19. (2 new), 54 hospitalizations, 11 deaths Here is a closer look 70-79 — 378 cases at the local COVID-19 (5 new), 88 hospitalizadata: tions (1 new), 20 deaths 80-plus — 228 cases Gallia County (5 new), 59 hospitalizaAccording to the 2 p.m. update from ODH tions, 33 deaths Vaccination rates in on Tuesday, there have Gallia County are as been 5,243 total cases follows, according to (39 new) in Gallia County since the begin- ODH: ning of the pandemic, See CASES | 8 335 hospitalizations (1 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. All content © 2022 The Daily Sentinel, an edition of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. cinated against the coronavirus, said he learned of his condition from an at-home test taken Monday night in preparation for returning to the Capitol. His office has not confirmed if he received the booster. “I am asymptomatic and feel fine,” he wrote in a statement posted to Twitter. He said he will be isolating for five days, in keeping with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and doctors’ advice. Working remotely this week will mean he is not able to be in Washington for votes, he said. Portman, 66, has broken with the vaccine skeptics in his party since the early days of the pandemic, arguing the shots See POMEROY | 8 PVH acquires family practice clinic Staff Report POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Pleasant Valley Hospital is expanding its regional footprint. According to a news release from PVH, “Mason County’s largest employer and healthcare provider, Pleasant Valley Hospital (PVH), expands its regional footprint with the acquisition of the family practice clinic owned by board certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Jeanne Ingles. The clinic is located at 346 3rd Avenue in Gallipolis, Ohio. PVH will operate the clinic under the name Pleasant Valley Family Healthcare of Gallipolis, Jeanne Ingles, FNP-BC.” PVH | Courtesy Pictured from left are Angie Johnson, receptionist; Jeanette Ingles, office manager; Tom Ingles, phlebotomist/lab tech; Erica Richards, LPN; Jeanne Ingles, FNP-BC; Craig Gilliland, CFO; Jeff Noblin, FACHE, CEO; Donna McDaniel, director of Physician Practice Services and recruiter; Connie Davis, COO; Tracy Stewart Call, executive director Marketing and Business Development. “This is an exciting opportunity to extend our passion for excellence in healthcare to the citizens of Gallia County with our second location in Gallipolis,” stated Jeff Noblin, FACHE and CEO of PVH. “We’re grateful that our shared values with Jeanne Ingles broaden our strong foundation for Pleasant Valley Hospital’s Ohio clinics.” Ingles opened a family medicine practice in September 2009, following the completion of her clinical training. Since then, she has offered family medicine services to the residents of Gallia County and surrounding areas. “Jeanne Ingles and her staff will continue these services with the added benefit of being part of a larger network of providers through PVH,” further stated the release. See PVH | 8 Pomeroy discusses water dept. matters, parking Michael voted as council president By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham khawthorne@aimmediamidwest. com POMEROY — Pomeroy Village Council discussed water department matters and heard about reported parking issues during its meeting on Monday evening. Council also appointed a president for the new year and discussed a vacant seat. Council members present were Victor Young, Aaron Oliphant, Maureen Hennessy and Nick Michael. Mayor Don Anderson and Fiscal Officer Ben See were also present. During the meeting, Anderson told council a customer had been overcharged for their water service. Anderson said when the meters were replaced, the software was not set up correctly, leaving the customer to be charged 10 times the amount they should have been. Over the course of months, the customer had been overcharged $86,324.79. See said he checked with the auditor to see how to handle the repayment of this. Anderson said there was money in the account to pay the customer. Council approved the repayment. The water department discussed replacing the lines on Mulberry Heights. Anderson said the system there is “a mess” and there are valves that are not able to be located as well as lines that the department can’t find. The project See POMEROY | 8 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing OBITUARIES ARTHUR E. JOHNSON RACINE — Arthur E. Johnson, 82, of Racine, Ohio, passed away, at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022 in the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Born March 4, 1939, in Racine, he was the son of the late Douglas and Edison Weaver Johnson. He was a laborer and member of the Laborers, Local #83 of Portsmouth. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the Racine American Legion Post# 602. He attended the CarmelSutton United Methodist Church and he was an avid sports fan and loved going to dirt track races. He is survived by his son, Patrick (Lisa) Johnson, of Bradenton, Fla.; a daughter, Sheryl (Sean) West, of Miamisburg, Ohio. Grandchildren, Patrick, Travis, Hadley, Hunter, Blake, Bethaney, Dustin, Sarah, Isabella, Holly, Dalton, eight greatgrandchildren; special nieces, Angela “Angie” Nelson and Jennifer “Jennifer (Shaun) Seth; a sister, Nancy Prater, and a brother, Roy Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Carleton Johnson who preceded him on November 20, 2021; a brother, Douglas “Two Speed” Johnson and a sister, Gloria Jean Manuel. A memorial graveside will be held in the Carmel Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The Cremeens-King Funeral Home, is entrusted with the arrangements. DEATH NOTICES EVANS OAK HILL — Patricia Ann Evans, 73, of Oak Hill, Ohio, died on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Holzer Senior Care in Gallipolis, Ohio. No public service will be held according to her wishes. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family. ROUSH GALLIPOLIS — Wayne B. Roush, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died on Saturday, January 1, 2022. No public services are being planned. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family. GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Card showers BIDWELL — Maxine Dyer will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Jan. 9. Cards may be sent to 33325 Jesse Creek Road, Bidwell, OH 45614. PATRIOT — Margaret Pope will be turning 103 on Jan. 14. Cards may be sent to 2600 German Hollow Rd. Patriot, OH 45658. ‘Chair Yoga’ to resume SYRACUSE — Chair Yoga Class resumes Monday, Jan. 10 at the Syracuse Community Center from 11 a.m. to noon, call Joy Bentley at 740-9922365 to sign up or to get more information. Elects officers, sets meetings BEDFORD TWP. — Bedford Township Trustees held their organizational meeting recently with John Dean being elected president, Brett Newsome elected vice president, with Michael Chancey as Fire Protection and Kathy Romine as Fiscal Officer. Regular meetings were set for the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the town hall. Special hours GALLIPOLIS — The Bossard Memorial Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. Normal hours will resume at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 Straw for pets MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Humane Society will be providing straw for pet bedding during the months of November, December, January, and February. Vouchers may be picked up at the Humane Society Thrift Shop, 253 North Second Street, Middleport for a fee of $2. For more information call 740-992-6064. Ag memberships available GALLIPOLIS — Memberships for 2022 for the Gallia County Agricultural Society are now on sale at Brown’s Insurance Agency on State Rt. 160. Memberships are $2 and may be purchased during regular business hours, Monday -Friday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. To be eligible for membership, an individual must purchase his/her own membership ticket in person, be at least 18 years of age or older, and reside in Gallia County. CONTACT US 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 All content © 2022 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel edition. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 2102 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com BONNIE LOUISE STEVENS GALLIPOLIS — Bonnie Louise Stevens, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2022. Bonnie was born on September 1, 1935 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Geoffrey and Vesta (Henson) Rucker. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by a brother, Dorris Rucker; two sisters, Betty Cole and Virginia “Ruth” Skaggs and her loving daughter, Rebecca Godwin. She is survived by a brother, Jeff Rucker of Boaz, Alabama; sons, Jerry (Doris) Stevens of Fredericktown, Ohio, Garry (Dianna) Stevens of Edison, Ohio, John (Donna) Stevens of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Danny (Wilma) Stevens of Web- bville, Kentucky; daughters, Vesta (Brian) Daniel of Marengo, Ohio and Betty Jo (Rick) Rawlins of South Webster, Ohio; nineteen grandchildren, twentynine great grandchildren; and beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Over the years, Bonnie has “adopted” countless people into her family. Her capacity to love others knew no bounds. For twenty years, she was the cook at the Gallia County Children’s Home, offering so much more than food. Her kitchen was always open to extend love to numerous children with whom her path crossed; she loved you all. Bonnie lived her life serving the Lord, first and foremost, and loving others. After the Lord, her children and her family were her greatest joy. Bonnie loved to garden, cook, sew, play her guitar, and sing for the Lord. If you had the pleasure of meeting her, you instantly felt loved and knew of her love for Christ. Many things will be missed about her, but her continuous love and prayers will be missed the most. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all staff at Holzer Assisted Living for the love and care she received while residing there. A special thank you to Tammy McCoy, Tammy Price, Summer McCoy, “Her Linda,” “Her Carolyn,” “Her Lissa,” “Her Carla,” and Her Brittany”- she loved you all. The funeral service for Bonnie will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at White Oak Baptist Church with Pastor Carl Ward, Pastor Leland Allman, Pastor Randy Carnes, and Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Rucker Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. in Coalton, Kentucky. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Willis Funeral Home. “I once was lost, but now I’m found, was blind, but now I see.” Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. JOE M. OWEN GALLIPOLIS — Joe M. Owen, age 81, of Gallipolis, died Friday December 31, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born June 30, 1940 in Rodney, to the late Paul R. and Adrienne Kennedy Owen. Joe spent his career in law enforcement. Joining the Gallipolis Police department on May 30, 1965. In 1976 he was promoted to Sergeant and in 1983 he was promoted to Chief of Police, the position he retired from on August 17, 1993. Through the years he won may awards for outstanding service. Joe, or “Noodle” which he was known to his fam- ily is survived by his wife, Julia A. Owen of Gallipolis; two children, Tonya (Mike) Oliver and Joe M. Owen II both of Gallipolis; two grandchildren, Kasiday (Dustin) McCombs and Michael Putney, one great-grandchild, Zayn McCombs, one niece, Deana (Eddie) Ellis and two great-nieces, Linda Borden and Lisa Ellis both of Gallipolis. In keeping with Joe’s wishes there will be no services. Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is assisting the family. An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood. com. GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a space-available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@ aimmediamidwest.com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. Wednesday, Jan. 5 Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold its annual organizational meeting at noon at the district office at 113 E. Memorial Drive, Suite D. CHESTER — Monthly Board meeting Chester Shade Historical Association, 6:30 p.m., the Academy dining area, open to all, COVID safety measures observed so please bring a mask. Saturday, Jan. 8 LANGSVILLE — Star Grange and Star Junior Grange will be meeting on with a potluck at 6:30 HARRISONVILLE p.m. followed by a meet— Scipio Township Trustees regular meeting ing at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. will be at 7 p.m. at the Harrisonville Fire House, organizational meeting will follow. Thursday, Jan. 6 GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Board of Commissioners, reorganizational meeting, 9 a.m., commissioner’s office, Gallia County Courthouse. POMEROY — The Monday, Jan. 10 POMEROY — Bedford Township Trustees regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Bedford town hall. GALLIPOLIS — DAV Dovel Myers Post #141 will meet at the post home on Liberty Ave. at 5 p.m. All members are urged to attend. GALLIPOLIS — located at 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. GALLIPOLIS — VFW Post #4464 will host a family dinner at the post home on 3rd Avenue at 6 p.m. Members are urged to attend. Public welcome GALLIPOLIS — The Bossard Memorial Library Board of TrustRACINE — The reguees will hold it’s annual lar monthly meeting of organizational meeting the Board of Trustees of Sutton Township, 6 p.m., at 5 p.m. The meeting Racine Village Hall Coun- will be held at the library. Immediately following cil Chambers. the organizational meetSYRACUSE — The ing, the board of trustees Syracuse Community Center Board of Directors will then hold it’s regular monthly meeting. meets at 7 p.m. TUPPERS PLAINS — Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer District monthly meeting at the district office at 7 p.m. RIO GRANDE — The RUTLAND — The RutGallia-Vinton Educational land Township Trustees Service Center (ESC) will hold their January Governing Board will meeting at 7:30 p.m. at hold the 2022 organithe township garage. zational and regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. at the University of Rio Grande, Wood Hall, Room 131. Call (740) 245-0593 for more GALLIPOLIS — The details. American Legion LafayPOMEROY — The ette Post #27, the Sons Meigs County Board of of the American Legion Health meeting will take Squadron #27 and the place at 5 p.m. in the Auxiliary E-Board will conference room of the meet at 5 p.m. at the post Meigs County Health home on McCormick Department, which is Road. AMVETS Post #23 will meet after the DAV meeting at 6 p.m., at the post home. All members are urged to attend. Tuesday, Jan. 11 Thursday, Jan. 13 Monday, Jan. 17 Schools lawsuit: Voucher system unconstitutional By Andrew Welsh-Huggins private schools attended Associated Press by voucher students aren’t subject to state COLUMBUS, Ohio — regulation and, unlike Ohio’s 25-year-old school public schools, can base attendance on students’ voucher plan is creating intellectual capacity, an unconstitutional system of separately funded athletic skills or religious faith, the lawsuit said. private education and The Ohio Constituleading to resegregation of some districts as non- tion calls for a system of minority students mostly common schools, with standards and resources take advantage of the for all Ohioans, said Eric program, according to a Brown, a member of the lawsuit challenging the Columbus school board system. The EdChoice Program and a former Democratic is depleting state funding chief justice of the Ohio meant to help struggling Supreme Court. “Funding schools that districts, and in many aren’t for everybody is not cases provides more the business of the Ohio money in voucher scholGeneral Assembly, and it arships to districts than they receive in state assis- is not the responsibility of Ohio taxpayers to pay tance, said the lawsuit filed Monday in Franklin for these private schools,” Brown said Tuesday. County Common Pleas About 100 districts, Court. part of the Vouchers In turn, many of the Hurt Ohio coalition, have joined the lawsuit to date. Voucher proponents called the complaint an attack on parental choice, and noted the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Ohio’s initial version of vouchers in 2002. “This shows the deep disdain these greedy big government elitists have for parents to make decisions that are best for the education of their children,” said John Fortney, a spokesperson for Senate President Matt Huffman, leader of the GOP-majority Senate. “Parents chose these schools for a reason, and it is because they believe they give their children the best chance to flourish as a student,” Troy McIntosh, Executive Director of the Ohio Christian Education Net- work, said in a statement. A message was left with the state Education Department seeking comment. More than 60,000 children participate in the voucher program, which began in 1996 when it was made available for pupils in Cleveland city schools. Ohio has more than 1.7 million schoolchildren. Enrollment at Richmond Heights city schools in suburban Cleveland consisted of about 26% white students and 74% students of color before the EdChoice Program was expanded in 2005, the lawsuit said. By contrast, just 3% of Richmond Heights’ students are white today, even though four of every 10 city residents are white. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Wednesday, January 5, 2022 3 Ohio pot legalization group falls short on signatures LaRose told the group in a letter Monday. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol needed nearly 133,000 valid signatures but fell 13,062 short, cleveland.com reported. Group spokesperson TODAY IN HISTORY Associated Press shed troops and the administration considered reducing its arsenal Today is Wednesday, of nuclear weapons. A Jan. 5, the fifth day of U.S. Navy destroyer res2022. There are 360 cued an Iranian fishing days left in the year. boat that had been comToday’s highlight in history mandeered by suspected pirates. Jessica Joy Rees, On Jan. 5, 1957, a Southern California President Dwight D. girl who had become a Eisenhower proposed nationally recognized assistance to countries face of child cancer with to help them resist a blog that chronicled Communist aggression her fight against brain in what became known tumors, died at age 12. as the Eisenhower Doctrine. Five years ago: On this date President-elect Donald Trump, in In 1896, an Austrian a series of tweets, newspaper, Wiener Presse, reported the dis- urged Republicans covery by German phys- and Democrats to icist Wilhelm Roentgen “get together” to design a replacement of a type of radiation for President Barack that came to be known Obama’s health care as X-rays. law. Friends and family In 1914, auto indusmembers gathered at trialist Henry Ford announced he was going the next-door homes of to pay workers $5 for an Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher 8-hour day, as opposed in the Hollywood Hills to $2.34 for a 9-hour for an intimate memoday. rial to mourn the late In 1925, Democrat actors. Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming took office as America’s first female One year ago: governor, succeedVoters in Georgia ing her late husband, turned out for Senate William, following a spe- runoff elections that cial election. would result in victoIn 1933, construction ries for Democrats Jon began on the Golden Ossoff and Raphael Gate Bridge. (Work was Warnock and give completed four years Democrats control of later.) the Senate; they would In 1943, educator hold 50 seats and the and scientist George tie-breaking vote of Vice Washington Carver, President-elect Kamala who was born into slav- Harris. A prosecutor in ery, died in Tuskegee, Kenosha, Wisconsin, Alabama, at about age declined to file charges 80. against a white police In 1949, in his State officer who shot a Black of the Union address, man, Jacob Blake, in the President Harry S. back in August 2020, Truman labeled his leaving Blake paralyzed; administration the Fair the prosecutor said he Deal. couldn’t disprove Officer In 1953, Samuel Rusten Sheskey’s conBeckett’s two-act tragitention that he acted comedy “Waiting for in self-defense because Godot,” considered a he feared Blake would classic of the Theater of stab him. Baseball Hall the Absurd, premiered of Famer Hank Aaron, in Paris. former U.N. In 1972, President Richard Nixon Today’s Birthdays: announced that he had Actor Robert Duvall is ordered development of 91. Juan Carlos, former the space shuttle. King of Spain, is 84. In 1994, Thomas P. Singer-musician Athol “Tip” O’Neill, former Guy (The Seekers) is speaker of the House of 82. Former talk show Representatives, died in host Charlie Rose is 80. Boston at age 81. Actor-director Diane In 1998, Sonny Bono, Keaton is 76. Actor Ted the 1960s pop starLange is 74. R&B musiturned-politician, was cian George “Funky” killed when he struck a Brown (Kool and the tree while skiing at the Gang) is 73. Rock Heavenly Ski Resort on musician Chris Stein the Nevada-California (Blondie) is 72. Former state line; he was 62. CIA Director George In 2004, foreigners Tenet is 69. Actor Clancy arriving at U.S. airports Brown is 63. Singer Iris were photographed and Dement is 61. Actor had their fingerprints Suzy Amis is 60. Actor scanned in the start of Ricky Paull Goldin is a government effort to 57. Actor Vinnie Jones keep terrorists out of is 57. Rock musician the country. Kate Schellenbach In 2011, John (Luscious Jackson) is Boehner was elected 56. Actor Joe Flanigan speaker as Republicans is 55. Talk show host/ regained control dancer-choreographer of the House of Carrie Ann Inaba is 54. Representatives on the Rock musician Troy Van first day of the new Leeuwen (Queens of Congress. the Stone Age) is 54. Actor Heather Paige Kent is 53. Rock singer Ten years ago: Marilyn Manson is 53. Speaking at the Actor Shea Whigham is Pentagon, President Barack Obama launched 53. Actor Derek Cecil a reshaping and shrink- is 49. Actor-comedian ing of the military, vow- Jessica Chaffin is 48. ing to preserve U.S. pre- Actor Bradley Cooper is 47. Actor January Jones eminence even as the Army and Marine Corps is 44. Tom Haren said he’s confident the needed signatures will be collected before a Jan. 14 deadline. Should the petition drive ultimately succeed, Ohio lawmakers will have four months to decide whether to take up the issue. If they don’t act, the group can get the issue on a statewide ballot by gathering an additional 133,000 valid signatures. The petition seeks to allow adults 21 and older to buy and possess 2.5 ounces (71 grams) of marijuana and grow up to six plants per person, 12 plants per household. Ohio legalized medical marijuana in 2016 with dispensaries opening in early 2019. Rep. Jamie Callender, a Republican from Lake County, introduced a legalization bill last month that calls for a 10% tax on marijuana sales, a provision included in the group’s petitions. Callender has acknowledged that Republican leaders don’t support his bill. Marshall Health adds to leadership team Rep. Carol Miller. Chirico has also HUNTINGTON, W.Va. previously worked a lobbyist for the — Michael J. Chirico, West Virginia State Esq., has been named chief of strategic advoca- Medical Assocy and external relations ciation, advocating for the Marshall Univer- for physician and Chirico health care-related sity Joan C. Edwards issues. He most School of Medicine and recently held the position Marshall Health. of government liaison According to a news and policy advisor for release sent on behalf the Federal Mine Safety of Marshall, Chirico, a and Health Review Comlicensed attorney, has mission in Washington, extensive experience in D.C., where he served as government relations. He previously served as the agency official who advised the presidentialchief of staff for former appointed chair on relU.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins evant management, interand as deputy chief of staff and counsel for U.S. nal policy and legislative Staff Report issues. In his new role at Marshall Health and the School of Medicine, Chirico will act as a liaison with federal and state elected and appointed officials. With a focus on economic and community development, he will seek opportunities to collaborate with government agencies and external organizations to advance the School of Medicine’s mission. Chirico previously served on a number of West Virginia-based boards of directors, including Hospice of Huntington, Facing Hunger Foodbank, Generation West Virginia and United Way of the River Cities. He is a 2016 graduate of Leadership West Virginia and was recognized in 2019 as part of The State Journal’s Generation Next: 40 Under 40. Chirico and his family have called Huntington home since 1991. He holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and earned his law degree from Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University in Lansing. Fauci: CDC mulling COVID test for asymptomatic By Hope Yen and Aamer Madhani Associated Press WASHINGTON — As the COVID-19 omicron variant surges across the United States, top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus, the White House’s top medical adviser said Sunday. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now considering including the negative test as part of its guidance after getting significant “pushback” on its updated recommendations last week. Under that Dec. 27 guidance, isolation restrictions for people infected with COVID-19 were shortened from 10 days to five days if they are no longer feeling symptoms or running a fever. After that period, they are asked to spend the following five days wearing a mask when around others. The guidelines have since received criticism from many health professionals for not specifying a negative antigen test as a requirement for leaving isolation. “There has been some concern about why we don’t ask people at that five-day period to get tested,” Fauci said. “Looking at it again, there may be an option in that, that testing could be a part of that, and I think we’re going to be hearing more about that in the next day or so from the CDC.” Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, said the U.S. has been seeing almost a “vertical increase” of new cases, now averaging 400,000 cases a day, with hospitalizations also up. “We are definitely in the middle of a very severe surge and uptick in cases,” he said. “The acceleration of cases that we’ve seen is really unprecedented, gone well beyond anything we’ve seen before.” Fauci said he’s concerned that the omicron variant is overwhelming the health care system and causing a “major dis- ruption” on other essential services. “When I say major disruptions, you’re certainly going to see stresses on the system and the system being people with any kind of jobs … particularly with critical jobs to keep society functioning normally,” Fauci said. “We already know that there are reports from fire departments, from police departments in different cities that 10, 20, 25 and sometimes 30% of the people are ill. That’s something that we need to be concerned about, because we want to make sure that we don’t have such an impact on society that there really is a disruption. I hope that doesn’t happen.” The surging variant is ravaging other sectors of the workforce and American life. Wintry weather combined with the pandemic were blamed for Sunday’s grounding of more than 2,500 U.S. flights and more than 4,100 worldwide. Dozens of U.S. colleges are moving classes online again for at least the first week or so of the semester — and some warn it could stretch longer if the wave of infection doesn’t subside soon. Many companies that had been allowing office workers to work remotely but that were planning to return to the office early in 2022 have further delayed those plans. The White House Correspondents’ Association announced on Sunday that the number of journalists allowed in the briefing room for at least the first few weeks of the year would be scaled back because of concerns about the fast-spreading virus. Typically 49 reporters have seats for the daily briefing, but only 14 reporters will be seated under the restrictions. The White House limited capacity in the briefing room early in the pandemic but returned to full capacity in June 2021. While there is “accumulating evidence” that omicron might lead to less severe illness, he cautioned that the data remains early. Fauci said he worries in particular about the tens of millions of unvaccinated Americans because “a fair number of them are going to get severe disease.” He urged Americans who have not yet gotten vaccinated and boosted to do so and to mask up indoors to protect themselves and blunt the current surge of U.S. cases. The Food and Drug Administration last week said preliminary research indicates at-home rapid tests detect omicron, but may have reduced sensitivity. The agency noted it’s still studying how the tests perform with the variant, which was first detected in late November. Fauci said Americans “should not get the impression that those tests are not valuable.” “I think the confusion is that rapid antigen tests have never been as sensitive as the PCR test,” Fauci said. “They’re very good when they are given sequentially. So if you do them like maybe two or three times over a few-day period, at the end of the day, they are as good as the PCR. But as a single test, they are not as sensitive.” A PCR test usually needs to be processed in a laboratory. The test looks for the virus’s genetic material and then reproduces it millions of times until it’s detectable with a computer. Fauci said if Americans take the necessary precautions, the U.S. might see some semblance of more normal life returning soon. “One of the things that we hope for is that this thing will peak after a period of a few weeks and turn around,” Fauci said. He expressed hope that by February or March, omicron could fall to a low enough level “that it doesn’t disrupt our society, our economy, our way of life.” Fauci spoke on ABC’s “This Week” and CNN’s “State of the Union.” Business Closing Dr. James Wagner will be retiring effective January 14, 2022. OH-70266782 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A group seeking to legalize marijuana possession and cultivation in Ohio has failed to gather enough valid signatures to put the issue in front of state lawmakers, Secretary of State Frank All patient records will be sent to the office of Dr. Robert Holley located at 2418 Jefferson Avenue, Point Pleasant, 304-675-1675. �COMICS 4 Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing Having A Yard Sale? 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Amtrak’s Crescent left New Orleans on Sunday on its way to New York and got stuck near Lynchburg on Monday morning, when downed trees blocked the tracks. Passenger Sean Thornton told AP that Amtrak provided food, but toilets were overflowing and passengers were furious. Amtrak planned for the train to complete its trip once the tracks are clear. Steve Helber | AP Back on the highway, Cars and trucks are stranded on sections of Interstate 95 on Tuesday near Quantico, Va. Close to 48 miles of the Interstate was closed due to ice and snow. Some drivers were stranded for nearly 24 hours Rao said they stopped their car engine at least in freezing temperatures along the impassable stretch of interstate south of the nation’s capital. 30 times to conserve gas and ran the heat just power but the difficulty with help and working Parker said crews enough to get warm. of getting workers and with local officials to set were trying to first clear They had some potato equipment through the vehicles that could move up warming shelters as chips, nuts and apples snow and ice to where needed. Officials told on their own. Then they to eat, but Rao did not they needed to be. He reporters crews were would tow disabled or said that effort was com- want to drink any bottled helping distribute food, abandoned ones and water because she had a plicated by the disabled water and fuel. plow, she said, adding sprained ankle and did vehicles, freezing temPeople who were that the roadway was not think she could reach peratures and ice. expected to be cleared for stranded overnight and a makeshift restroom. The affected section their families lashed out the Wednesday morning Finally, around midof interstate was not at Northam on Twitter, rush hour. morning Tuesday, a tow pretreated, Parker said, asking why the Virginia People could be seen truck driver appeared and because heavy rain preNational Guard was not walking down traffic cleared away snow, allowceded the snow, which deployed. lanes still covered with fell at times as heavily as ing the Raos and other Northam said in an ice and snow. cars back up and take the 2 inches an hour. interview that he opted Gov. Ralph Northam exit. “That was entirely too not to request National said his team responded “He was a messenger much for us to keep up Guard help because the through the night by from God,” Rao said. “I with,” she said. issue facing state crews sending emergency mesliterally was in tears.” The storm also left was not a lack of mansages to connect drivers not move for roughly 16 hours. Associated Press “Not one police (officer) came in the 16 hours we were stuck,” she said. RICHMOND, Va. — “No one came. It was just Hundreds of motorists shocking. Being in the waited desperately for most advanced country in help Tuesday after a the world, no one knew winter storm snarled traffic in Virginia and left how to even clear one some drivers stranded for lane for all of us to get out of that mess?” nearly 24 hours in freezThere were no immeing temperatures along diate reports of serious an impassable stretch of injuries or deaths. interstate south of the Around daybreak, road nation’s capital. crews began helping drivProblems began Moners get off “at any availday morning when a truck jackknifed on Inter- able interchange,” the state 95, the main north- Virginia Department of Transportation tweeted. south highway along the At a news conferEast Coast, triggering ence, officials could not a swift chain reaction say how many miles as other vehicles lost control, state police said. of backup remained or how many cars were still Lanes in both directions stuck. became blocked across “I could not even imaga 40-mile stretch of I-95 ine how many are out north of Richmond. As there,” said Marcie Parkhours passed and night er, a Virginia Department fell, motorists posted messages on social media of Transportation engiabout running out of fuel, neer leading the effort to clear the interstate. food and water. An Associated Press Meera Rao and her photographer who flew husband, Raghavendra, in a helicopter along a were driving home from visiting their daughter in 50-mile stretch of interNorth Carolina when they state observed about a dozen clusters of stuck got stuck Monday evening. They were only 100 vehicles on Tuesday afterfeet past an exit but could noon. Records: Wrong Wright brothers plate flew through approval By Julie Carr Smyth Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — The backward Wright Flyer that was at the center of an embarrassing license plate mistake in Ohio last year flew through the approval process with little to no discussion, records show. Designers at the Ohio Department of Public Safety fussed over such issues as color saturation, centering and image placement. The Ohio State Highway Patrol tested the license plate’s lettering for readability. Meanwhile, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and his wife, Fran, controlled the imagery’s overall messaging — from its rural and urban themes, to its nods to Ohio’s water resources and history, to the breed of the plate’s playful pup. The flipped around plane — dragging a “Birthplace of Aviation” banner from its front, rather than its back end — appeared to be there from the outset, according to emails and images from the 15-month design process provided to The Associated Press through a public records request. Greg Wyatt, the department’s visual communications manager, declined an AP request for comment on the plate or the design process. The Wright brothers’ historic aircraft was intended as a proud symbol of Ohio’s place TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 38° 44° 37° 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. 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Tue. 0.00 Month to date/normal 1.88/0.40 Year to date/normal 1.88/0.40 Snowfall (in inches) The AccuWeather.com Cold Index combines the effects of local weather with a number of demographic factors to provide a scale showing the overall probability of transmission and symptom severity of the common cold. 2 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Tue. 0.0 Month to date/normal 0.0/0.6 Season to date/normal Trace/4.0 WEATHER TRIVIA™ SUN & MOON Q: What is the U.S. record for one-day temperature variation? Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Thu. 7:47 a.m. 5:22 p.m. 10:57 a.m. 10:01 p.m. MOON PHASES First Jan 9 Full Last Jan 17 Jan 25 New Feb 1 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Major Today 1:45a Thu. 2:46a Fri. 3:42a Sat. 4:31a Sun. 5:16a Mon. 5:58a Tue. 6:37a Minor 7:59a 8:59a 9:53a 10:42a 11:27a 12:08p 12:48p Major 2:13p 3:12p 4:05p 4:53p 5:37p 6:19p 6:59p Minor 8:27p 9:24p 10:16p 11:04p 11:48p ------- WEATHER HISTORY When rain falls to the earth and freezes on cold objects, it is called freezing rain. Freezing rain on Jan. 5, 1983, tied up morning traffic from North Carolina to eastern Pennsylvania. 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme A: 100 degrees F. From 56 F to -44 F at Browning, Mont., January 1916 Today 7:47 a.m. 5:21 p.m. 10:25 a.m. 8:51 p.m. FRIDAY Colder; snow afteroon and evening 1-3” AIR QUALITY 0 50 100 150 200 300 Waverly 45/19 Lucasville 46/20 Portsmouth 46/21 500 Primary pollutant: Particulates 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. Flood 24-hr. Location Stage Level Chg. Willow Island 37 13.04 -0.09 Marietta 34 27.18 -0.72 Parkersburg 36 28.97 -0.09 Belleville 35 12.60 -0.23 Racine 41 12.65 -0.38 Point Pleasant 40 36.02 +1.19 Gallipolis 50 18.40 none Huntington 50 42.98 +4.56 Ashland 52 46.89 +4.79 Lloyd Greenup 54 18.37 +4.79 Portsmouth 50 46.20 +3.08 Maysville 50 44.74 +3.53 Meldahl Dam 51 44.55 +3.39 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2022 Belpre 45/21 Milton 46/23 St. Marys 45/21 Parkersburg 48/21 St. Albans 47/25 Huntington 50/25 Elizabeth 46/22 Spencer 45/23 Clendenin 46/24 Charleston 49/26 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg -9/-18 Montreal 34/25 Toronto 38/20 Minneapolis 13/-4 Detroit 34/17 New York 46/36 Washington 46/35 Chicago 22/7 Denver 38/0 Kansas City 24/6 Thu. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Albuquerque 50/30/s 48/31/s Anchorage 2/-9/s -2/-5/pc Atlanta 55/39/c 55/27/sh Atlantic City 51/40/r 41/34/c Baltimore 45/34/c 41/27/c Billings -8/-17/sn 14/12/sn Boise 38/32/sh 43/39/r Boston 48/37/r 40/30/pc Charleston, WV 49/26/c 34/18/sn Charlotte 55/36/c 54/33/c Cheyenne 22/-3/sn 30/28/sn Chicago 22/7/c 16/2/c Cincinnati 42/18/c 26/12/sn Cleveland 40/18/c 25/20/sn Columbus 42/18/c 25/16/sn Dallas 59/34/pc 42/24/pc Denver 38/0/sn 26/18/c Des Moines 12/-3/pc 7/-1/pc Detroit 34/17/sf 25/12/sn Honolulu 79/67/pc 80/68/sh Houston 75/52/pc 67/37/pc Indianapolis 34/13/pc 19/6/sn Kansas City 24/6/sn 10/3/sn Las Vegas 59/44/s 61/43/s Little Rock 51/29/pc 35/19/sf Los Angeles 69/52/s 71/50/s Louisville 46/22/pc 28/14/sn Miami 79/67/c 80/65/pc Minneapolis 13/-4/sn -1/-16/pc Nashville 51/26/c 32/16/sn New Orleans 68/57/pc 72/40/pc New York City 46/36/r 40/30/pc Oklahoma City 44/14/pc 27/12/pc Orlando 76/59/s 74/59/pc Philadelphia 46/35/c 41/30/c Phoenix 66/45/s 70/46/s Pittsburgh 44/20/c 28/17/sn Portland, ME 43/31/r 36/25/pc Raleigh 55/38/c 55/36/pc Richmond 50/37/c 48/30/c St. Louis 33/15/pc 18/8/sn Salt Lake City 43/36/r 44/36/c San Francisco 57/51/c 56/51/pc Seattle 38/35/sn 47/43/r Washington, DC 46/35/c 42/29/c EXTREMES TUESDAY National for the 48 contiguous states Atlanta 55/39 High Low 79° in Fort Lauderdale, FL -18° in Cut Bank, MT Global El Paso 61/34 Chihuahua 67/39 Plenty of sunshine Today Buffalo 45/23 Billings -8/-17 34° 22° NATIONAL CITIES NATIONAL FORECAST 110s Seattle 100s 38/35 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s San Francisco 57/51 20s 10s 0s -0s Los Angeles 69/52 -10s T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front TUESDAY 30° 13° Marietta 45/21 Murray City 44/17 Wilkesville 45/20 POMEROY Jackson 46/21 46/20 Ravenswood Rio Grande 46/22 46/20 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 40/16 GALLIPOLIS 46/20 46/22 46/21 Ashland 46/24 Grayson 46/25 MONDAY 48° 26° Coolville 45/20 Ironton 46/24 caught. The plane’s orientation wasn’t discussed in any unredacted portions of the emails provided. Its only mention was in the context of a problem on an earlier plate. The 2009 “Beautiful Ohio” plate on which the faulty one was loosely based used clipart of the plane that wasn’t approved for commercial use, according to the emails. Lawyers worked the issue out, though their specific advice was redacted. The Republican governor conceded when unveiling the plate this fall that he and the first lady “probably drove them crazy” at the Public Safety Department with all their input. Sunny and not as cold Cloudy with a chance Colder with some sun of rain Athens 45/19 McArthur 45/18 South Shore Greenup 46/23 45/20 54 Logan 44/17 SUNDAY 41° 32° Cold with clouds breaking for some sun Adelphi 44/18 Chillicothe 45/19 SATURDAY 27° 11° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 0 AccuWeather.com Cold Index™ (in inches) THURSDAY Mostly cloudy and breezy today. Overcast tonight. High 46° / Low 20° HEALTH TODAY Precipitation EXTENDED FORECAST 32° 17° Statistics through 3 p.m. Tue. 45°/21° 43°/27° 72° in 1950 -2° in 1918 noticed it was oriented incorrectly. “Y’all leave Ohio alone,” tweeted the Department of Transpor- in aviation history, but it turned into a punchline in October, after the new plate design was unveiled and people immediately 8 PM ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low Jessie Balmert | AP The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, file Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled the new “Sunrise in Ohio” license plate in October. The backward Wright Flyer that was at the center of an embarrassing license plate mistake flew through the approval process with little to no discussion, records show. The mistake was fixed immediately once it was discovered. The new “Sunrise in Ohio” plate became available to the public last week. tation in North Carolina, where the Ohio-bred Wright brothers took their famous first flight in 1903. “They wouldn’t know. They weren’t there.” The flyer is unusually shaped by modern aircraft standards, with what could be mistaken for a tail, or rudder, at the front and its big wings at the rear. The mistake was fixed immediately once it was discovered. The new “Sunrise in Ohio” plate became available to the public last week. It is the state’s 76th new plate and its first since 2013. Some 35,000 plates were produced before the wrong Wright Flyer was Houston 75/52 Monterrey 81/48 High Low Miami 79/67 115° in Paraburdoo, Australia -68° in Khonu, Russia Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. �S ports 6 Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing Rio picked 4th in RSC baseball poll By Randy Payton Warnimont’s squad opens its 2022 schedule on Jan. 28 at Bryan (Tenn.) College. Coming off its NAIA World MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande Series run last year and with a No. 7 NAIA Top 25 has been selected fourth preseason national ranking in the 2022 River States Conference Baseball Coaches’ this year, Indiana University Southeast was the unanimous Preseason Poll. favorite in the poll. The poll, which was The Grenadiers, who were determined through balloting 50-16 last year, received all of the league’s nine head nine of the possible first-place coaches, was released by votes and 81 total points in conference officials on the poll. Thursday. IU Southeast won the The RedStorm, who RSC Regular Season finished 20-34 overall and 12-15 in conference play last Championship last year at 26-1 RSC and captured season, tallied 58 points in the RSC Championship the voting. postseason title as well. Head coach Brad For Ohio Valley Publishing Courtesy | Justyce Stout Rio Grande’s Darius Jordan and the rest of the RedStorm were tabbed No. 4 in the 2022 River States Conference Baseball Coaches’ Preseason Poll. The RedStorm had 58 points in the voting. From there, the Grenadiers marched through the NAIA Opening Round Kingsport Bracket and went 2-2 at the NAIA World Series as one of the last teams left. IU Southeast is one of only four NAIA programs to win 50 games last year and return several key players. Point Park (Pa.) University, which is ranked No. 25 in the national preseason poll, was picked second in the conference this year with the remaining first-place vote and 73 points. The Pioneers, who were 40-16 overall and 20-7 in the See POLL | 7 Lady Eagles soar past Southern, 56-26 RedStorm women roll to record-setting win By Bryan Walters RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Nine days after suffering their first loss of the season, the University of Rio Grande women’s basketball rebounded in record-setting fashion. The 18th-ranked RedStorm set single-game program records for both points and assists in a 129-68 rout of Miami University-Hamilton, Thursday night, in nonconference action at the Newt Oliver Arena. Rio Grande improved to 16-1 with the victory. The Harriers, who lost for a third straight time, slipped to 4-14 with the loss. Rio’s 129 points eclipsed the previous school record of 127, set in a 127-67 win over Miami University-Middletown on Nov. 9, 2013. The RedStorm also had 45 assists on their 53 made field goals, surpassing the previous singlegame high of 36 set in the same win over MUMiddletown in 2013. Rio Grande spotted its guests a 4-2 lead just under two minutes into the contest, but promptly responded with an 18-0 run over the next five minutes to open up a 16-point cushion and create an insurmountable lead. The Harriers closed the gap to 11 points three different times in the final two minutes of the opening period, but got no closer the rest of the way. A 13-point Rio lead after the first quarter grew to 23 points by halftime, 34 points at the close of the third period and, eventually, to the bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — A good start resulted in a good finish. The Eastern girls basketball team led wire-towire after building a 13-2 first quarter advantage and ultimately cruised to a 56-26 victory over visiting Southern on Monday night in a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup at The Nest. The Lady Eagles (6-6, 3-3 TVC Hocking) scored the first seven points of regulation en route to an early 11-point cushion, then the hosts used a 16-5 second quarter push to help establish a 29-7 edge at the break. The Lady Tornadoes (2-9, 0-6) managed to keep things a bit more competitive in the second half, but EHS still used a 16-11 third period run to build a 45-18 cushion headed into the finale. The hosts won the stretch run by an 11-8 count to complete the 30-point outcome. Eastern outrebounded SHS by a sizable 45-31 overall margin, including an 18-14 edge on the offensive glass. The guests also committed 23 of the 40 turnovers in the contest. The Lady Eagles made 23-of-64 field goal attempts for 36 percent, including a 4-of-11 effort from behind the arc for 36 percent. The hosts were also 6-of-9 at the free throw line for 67 percent. Sydney Reynolds led Eastern with a double-double effort of 21 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Erica Durst with 15 points and Hope Reed with 10 markers. Audry Clingenpeel was next with seven points, while Juli Durst completed the winning tally with three points. Southern netted 10-of-49 field goal attempts for 20 percent, including a 2-of-8 effort from 3-point range for 25 percent. The guests also went 4-of-11 at the charity stripe for 36 percent. Kayla Evans paced SHS with 14 points and Michelle Adkins followed with five points. Cassidy Roderus and Timberlyn Templeton completed things with four and three points, respectively. Eastern returns to action Thursday when it hosts Waterford in a TVC Hocking matchup at 7 p.m. Southern is at Ravenswood on Wednesday for a non-conference matchup and also heads to South Gallia on Thursday for a TVC Hocking contest. Both games will start at approximately 6:30 p.m. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. By Randy Payton For Ohio Valley Publishing Courtesy|Justyce Stout Rio Grande’s Hailey Jordan had a game-high 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in the RedStorm’s 129-68 rout of Miami University-Hamilton, Thursday night, in non-conference women’s basketball action at the Newt Oliver Arena. 61-point final margin of victory. The RedStorm shot 68.3 percent in the second half (28-for-41), including 72.7 percent in the fourth quarter (16-for22), and was 53-for-87 for the game (60.9%). Rio Grande’s second half explosion included a 28-0 scoring spurt, which covered the final 43 sec- onds of the third quarter and the first 6:21 of the final stanza. The RedStorm scored on its first seven possessions and 14 of its 17 possessions during the run. Junior Hailey Jordan (Columbus, OH) led seven double-digit scorers for Rio with 26 points — 20 of which came in the second half. She also finished with a game-high 11 rebounds and eight assists. Jordan’s rebound total also represented a seasonhigh, while her assist figure established both a new season- and careerhigh. Junior Ella Skeens (Chillicothe, OH) added See STORM | 7 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Wednesday, Jan. 5 Girls Basketball Wahama at Poca, 7 p.m. Southern at Ravenswood, 6 p.m. Wrestling Gallia Academy at Warren, 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 Boys Basketball Huntington St. Joe at Hannan, 7 p.m. Cross Lanes Christian at OVCS, 7:30 Wahama at Sherman, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Cross Lanes Christian at OVCS, 6 p.m. Ironton at Gallia Academy, 6 p.m. Southern at South Gallia, 6:30 Waterford at Eastern, 7 p.m. Meigs at Nelsonville-York, 7 p.m. River Valley at Vinton County, 7 p.m. Wrestling Tri-match at River Valley, 5 p.m. Point Pleasant at Parkersburg South, 5 p.m. Trimble takes down Lady Rebels, 51-32 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com GLOUSTER, Ohio — An unfortunate tale of two halves. The South Gallia girls basketball team mustered only 10 second half points and suffered its first losing skid of the season Monday night during a 51-32 setback to host Trimble in a TriValley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Athens County. The visiting Lady Rebels (7-3, 4-2 TVC Hocking) were outscored 15-11 in each of the first two frames, allowing the Lady Tomcats (10-0, 6-0) to take a 30-22 edge into the break. SGHS — which shot just 20 percent from the field — mustered only three field goals after halftime as Trimble made a small 8-7 third quarter run for a 38-29 lead, then closed regulation with a 13-3 surge to complete the 19-point outcome. THS outrebounded the guests by a sizable 50-33 overall margin, with South Gallia also committing 12 of the 23 turnovers in the contest. SGHS made 10 total field goals — including six trifectas — and also went 6-of-9 at the free throw line for 67 percent. Emma Clary led the Lady Rebels with 12 points and nine rebounds, followed by Tori Triplett with seven points. Jessie Rutt and Lindsey Wells were next with six markers each, while Macie Sanders completed the tally with one point. Jayne Six paced Trimble with a doubledouble effort of 18 points and 14 rebounds, with Briana Orsborne following with 17 points. Jaylee Orsborne also had eight markers for the victors. South Gallia returns to the hardwood Thursday when it hosts Southern in a TVC Hocking contest at 6:30 p.m. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. �SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing Redwomen roll past Gallia Academy, 53-14 By Colton Jeffries cit, the home team was unable to recover. Leading the Blue Angels in scoring was CENTENARY, Ohio freshman Kenya Peck, — The Gallia Academy who had three field goals girls basketball team fell for a total of six points. at home Monday eveRounding out the ning 53-14 to the Rock Gallia Academy scoring Hill Redwomen in an were Chanee Cremeens Ohio Valley Conference with four points, Asia matchup. The Blue Angels (3-10, Griffin with two points 0-7 OVC) struggled offen- and Emma Hammons with two points. sively throughout MonLeading the Redwomday’s ballgame, heading en was Hayleigh Risner, into the second quarter who recorded seven field down 9-4 to the Redgoals for a total of 14 women (10-2, 5-2). points. The Blue and White The Blue Angels will were unable to put up any points in the second quar- be back on the court at 6 ter, heading into halftime p.m. when they host the Ironton Lady Tigers in down 20-4. The Blue Angels put up another Ohio Valley Conference matchup. eight points in the third © 2022 Ohio Valley quarter, but the RedPublishing, all rights women put up 22 points of their own to enter the reserved. final quarter with a 42-12 Colton Jeffries can be reached at advantage. 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. With such a steep defi- cjeffries@aimmediamidwest.com Mayfield done for season, will have shoulder surgery By Tom Withers against the AFC North champion Bengals. Coach Kevin Stefanski began his news conferCLEVELAND — ence by announcing that Browns quarterback Mayfield and the team Baker Mayfield will sit decided that the best out the season finale option for him was to against Cincinnati so he get the operation now can undergo shoulder so he has more time to surgery. recover ahead of next Mayfield, who has played with a torn labrum season. “Obviously frustrating and fracture in his nonfor him, but we felt this throwing shoulder most of the season, was sacked was the best thing for him right now,” Stefanski nine times in Monday said. night’s loss to the PittsThe surgery is still burgh Steelers. Afterbeing scheduled, Stefanward, he said he would ski said. consider not playing Wednesday, January 5, 2022 7 Lady Buckeyes topple River Valley By Colton Jeffries cjeffries@aimmediamidwest.com BIDWELL, Ohio — The River Valley girls basketball team is below .500 after a 60-43 home loss to the NelsonvilleYork Lady Buckeyes Monday evening in a Tri Valley Conference Ohio Division matchup. The Lady Buckeyes (8-4, 5-1 TVC Ohio) put up 13 points in the first quarter, outscoring the Lady Raiders (5-6, 1-5) by four points. Heading into the second quarter up 13-9, the Orange and Black put 14 more points, heading into halftime up 27-18. The Silver and Black offense ran into troubles in the second half, scoring only eight points in the third quarter. Down 48-26 heading into the final quarter, the Lady Raiders were unable to make the comeback. Leading the Lady Raiders in scoring was senior Brooklin Clonch, who recorded three 3-pointers and two field goals for a total of 13 points. Next was senior Lauren Twyman, who notched two 3-pointers, one field goal and three free throws for 11 points. Rounding out the River Valley scoring were Carlee Manley with eight points, Kallie Burger with five points, Savannah White with four points and Abbigail Browning with two points. Leading the Lady Buckeyes was Haley Hurd, who recorded 12 field goals and three free throws for a total of 27 points. The Lady Raiders will be back in action at 7:30 p.m. when they travel to face the Vinton County Lady Vikings in another TVC Ohio contest. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Colton Jeffries can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. Cincinnati’s Ford, Gardner leaving early for draft By Mitch Stacy AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI — Cincinnati has lost two stars from its College Football Playoff team to the NFL draft. The school announced Tuesday that junior cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner declared for the draft, one day after junior running back Jerome Ford said he would do the same. The pair helped the Bearcats (13-1) become the first team from a conference outside the Power Five to crack the playoff. Cincinnati was Michael Ainsworth | AP Cincinnati’s Jerome Ford (24) talks with Devin Hightower during the second half the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Alabama on Dec. 31 in Arlington, Texas. Alabama won 27-6. seeded fourth and lost to No. 1 Alabama 27-6 in a semifinal game on Friday. Gardner never allowed a touchdown reception over more than 1,000 targets in three seasons. He is projected as a firstround pick. “He will go down as one of the greatest Bearcats ever to play here and certainly one of the most talented, accomplished and competitive players I have ever coached,” Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell said of the Detroit native. Ford, an Alabama transfer, rushed for 1,319 yards and 19 touchdowns this season, helping lead Cincinnati to its second straight American Athletic Conference title. He had 15 carries for 77 yards in the semifinal loss. AP Sports Writer Storm finishing on the short end of a 59-24 rebounding tally. From page 6 Kiana Dauwe had 19 points, including 15 on 22 points to the winning five three-point goals, to lead the Harriers, while effort, while freshmen Emma Miller and Ava Aleea Crites (Parkersburg, WV) and Kaeli Ross Tombragel tossed in 16 and 10 points, respec(Flatwoods, KY) both had 14 points and senior tively. Tombragel also had Avery Harper (Seaman, four assists and three OH) contributed 13 steals, while Miller finpoints and 10 rebounds. ished with four assists of Ross’ point total repreher own. sented a career-high. Marie Schenkel contribFreshman Kaylee Darnell (Wheelersburg, OH) uted four rebounds and three steals in a losing also had 13 points to go along with six assists and cause, while Jaylah Hera game-high three steals, zog also pulled down four rebounds. while junior Regan WillRio Grande returns to ingham (Ashville, OH) action on Jan. 6 when it netted a season-high 12 hosts Midway Univerpoints. sity in a key River States Senior Chyna ChamConference matchup. bers (Columbus, OH) Both teams are currently chipped in with seven unbeaten in league play. assists in the victory. Tipoff is slated for 5:30 MU-Hamilton, playing p.m. without its top two scorers due to injury, shot just Randy Payton is the Sports Infor36.5 percent (27-for-74) mation Director for the University for the game, while com- of Rio Grande. mitting 19 turnovers and out the playoff qualifiers from a year ago, which also included former conference member From page 6 Asbury (Ky.) University. Oakland City (Ind.) University was predicted RSC last year, made the as the final playoff NAIA National Opening Round as the RSC runner- qualifier in sixth place with 43 points. Next in up. the poll were Brescia Indiana University (Ky.) University (29 Kokomo was third in points), WVU Tech the poll with 62 points. (26 points) and Ohio The Cougars were 28-20 overall and 16-10 in RSC Christian University (15 points). play. Behind Rio Grande in Randy Payton is the Sports fifth place was Midway Information Director for the (Ky.) University with 51 University of Rio Grande. points. Both teams round Poll Classifieds ROGERS BASEMENT WATERPROOFING LEGALS 8QFRQGLWLRQDO /LIHWLPH *XDUDQWHH (VWDEOLVKHG ���� Legals NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION The Ernest and Maxine Wingett Educational Trust has filed its annual return of a private foundation, Form 990PF, with the Internal Revenue Service for the calendar year 2020. In accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 6104(b), this form is available for public inspection at the office of Cathy Crow, CPA, Trustee, 109 West Second Street, Pomeroy, Ohio during the 180 day period beginning November 15,2021. 1/5/22 LEGAL NOTICE Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. -vsCARL B. HEIL et al. Unknown Spouse, if any, of Carl B. Heil, whose present place of residence is unknown and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Geraldine Harris, whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on September 21, 2021, Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. filed its Complaint in Case No. 21-CV-059 in the Court of Common Pleas of Meigs County, 100 East Second Street, Pomeroy, OH 45769, seeking foreclosure and alleging that the Defendants Unknown Spouse, if any, of Carl B. Heil and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Geraldine Harris have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: Permanent Parcel #: 13-00444.000,13-00084.000,13-00085.000,13-00086.000, 13-00087.000,13-00088.000,13-00345.000,13-00346.000, 13-00347.000 Property Address: 35199 Hilltop Road, Langsville, OH 45741 The Defendant(s) named above are required to answer on or before the 16th day of February, 2022. Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. BY:LOGS Legal Group LLP Melissa J. Whalen 4805 Montgomery Road, Suite 320 Norwood, OH 45212 (513) 396-8100 1/5/22,1/12/22,1/19/22 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES For GALLIA COUNTY The Board of Gallia County Commissioners is requesting Statements of Qualifications for the provision of professional architectural/engineering (A/E) services necessary for rehabilitation/remodeling of the two buildings located on 652 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Qualified architects shall have until January 18, 2022 to submit their Statement of Qualifications (SoQ's) to the County Commissioners Office, marked Statement for Qualification, 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Submittal of statements received after this deadline will not be considered. Submittals shall comply with the standards set forth in the Request for Qualifications for Architectural Services (RFQ), available for download from the Gallia County website at www.gallianet.net The professional architectural services required are to assist with the rehabilitation/remodeling administration for existing County owned buildings, to include roof/ceiling/flooring repairs and some mold removal as well as updating/renovating office areas, meeting rooms, restrooms, and installation of workstations, and ensure follow ADA compliant rules. The property includes approximately 4,588 SF in the front building which includes a basement and 7,453 SF in the back building. A selection committee made up of County Officials will consider all submitted Statements of Qualifications to determine the most qualified firm to suit the needs of Gallia County on this project. The determination of the selection committee shall be final and not subject to appeal. The committee will negotiate an agreement with the firm determined to be most qualified. If an agreement cannot be reached, the committee will negotiate with the next most qualified firm. Should there be any questions please contact Kathy Campbell, CDJFS Business Administrator, at (740) 578-3365. %DVHPHQW :DOOV %UDFHG +XQGUHGV 2I /RFDO 5HIHUHQFHV /LFHQVHG� %RQGHG ,QVXUHG FREE ESTIMATES 24 Hours (740) 446-0870 www.rogersbasementwaterproofing.com The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Final Approval of Plans and Specifications Gallipolis PWS 333 Third Ave, Gallipolis, OH 45631 Facility Description: Community Water System ID #: 1454292 Date of Action: 12/29/2021 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. Detail Plans for PWSID:OH2700112 Plan No:1454292 Regarding GDC Well # 2 Waterline. 1/5/22 LEGAL NOTICE The parties listed below whose last known address is listed below, the place of residence of each being unknown, will take notice that on the date of filing listed below, the undersigned Plaintiff filed its Amended Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, of Gallia County, Ohio, alleging that Plaintiff is the holder of certain tax certificates (listed below), purchased from the Gallia County Treasurer in conformity with statutory authority, and is vested with the first lien previously held by the State of Ohio and its taxing districts for the amount of taxes, assessments, penalties, charges and interest charged against the subject parcel. Plaintiff further alleges that the certificate redemption price of each certificate is due and unpaid, and that it has filed a Notice of Intent to Foreclose with the Gallia County Treasurer, which the Treasurer has certified indicating the certificate has not been redeemed. Plaintiff further alleges that there are also due and payable taxes, assessments, penalties and charges on the subject parcel that are not covered by the certificate, including all costs related directly or indirectly to the tax certificate (including attorneys fees of the holders' attorney and fees and costs of the proceedings). Plaintiff further alleges that it is owed the sums shown below on each tax certificate, plus interest at a rate of 17.5% per annum on the first tax certificate, from the certificate's purchase date to the date a notice of intent was filed, and 18% thereafter and on any other subsequently purchased tax certificate which are a first and prior lien against the real estate described below, superior to all other liens and encumbrances upon the subject parcel shown below. Plaintiff prays that the defendants named below be required to answer and set up their interest in said premises or be forever barred from asserting the same; that all taxes, assessments, penalties and interest due and unpaid, together with the costs of the action, including reasonable attorney fees, on the tax certificates be found to be a good and valid first lien on said premises; that the equity of redemption of said premises be foreclosed, said premises sold as provided by law, and for such other relief as is just and equitable. The defendants named below are required to answer on or before the 16th day of February 2022. By Suzanne M. Godenswager (0086422), Sandhu Law Group, LLC, 1213 Prospect Avenue, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44115, 216-373-1001, Attorney for Plaintiff listed below. 19CV000117 TAX EASE OHIO, LLC V. TROY JARRELL, ET AL. Date of Filing: August 9, 2021 Published on: The Unknown Heirs, if any, names unknown, Next of Kin, Devisees, Legatees, Executors, and/or Administrators of Bessie N. Jarrell, whose last known address is: Unknown Base Lien: 14-013 Certificate Purchase Price: $1,468.54 Additional Liens: 14-056 Certificate Purchase Price: $511.11 15 tificate Purchase Price: $514.18 16-025 Certificate Purchase Price: $514.04 18-030 Certificate Purchase Price: $1,006.84 Permanent Parcel No.: 02000104000 Also known as: 2785 Bladen Road, Crown City, OH 45623 (A full copy of the legal description can be found in the Gallia County Recorder's office) 1/5/22,1/12/22,1/19/22 �NEWS 8 Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Daily Sentinel Insurrection prompts year of change for Capitol Police By Michael Balsamo and Farnoush Amiri number of threats against lawmakers, there is still Associated Press concern about the readiness of the Capitol Police to thwart another attack. WASHINGTON — A But experts say the year after thousands of violent pro-Trump rioters shock of the insurrection has prompted needed overwhelmed police offichanges, including better cers at the U.S. Capitol communication among — severely injuring dozens in the process — the the Capitol Police, other law enforcement agencies force dedicated to protecting the premier sym- and the public. “It’s a sea change bol of American democbetween this year and last racy has transformed. year in terms of how the The leaders who were Capitol Police are thinkin charge of the U.S. ing, and operating,” said Capitol Police on Jan. 6 Chuck Wexler, the head were ousted following of the Police Executive criticism for intelligence and other failures that left Research Forum, an orgathe legislative branch vul- nization that focuses on professionalism in policnerable to the stunning attack. And more broadly, ing. “They’re going to be the agency that was once over-prepared, and willing to be criticized for being little-known outside of over-prepared.” Washington now has an As the temporary elevated profile, leading to a roughly 15% increase public face of the department, then-acting Police in funding and a greater Chief Yogananda Pittman awareness of its role in conceded to Congress in the patchwork of groups February that multiple that protect the region. With the nation’s politi- levels of failures allowed rioters to storm the buildcal divide running deep ing. But she disputed the and an unprecedented $40M penalty proposed for pipeline builder after spill By John Seewer Transfer Partners denied having involvement in using the diesel fuel for drilling. TOLEDO, Ohio — The company and its Federal regulators have proposed a $40 million subsidiary Rover Pipefine against the builder line LLC built the twin pipelines to carry natuof a multistate natural gas pipeline, the second ral gas from Appalachian shale fields to Canada hefty penalty sought and states in the Midagainst the company west and the South. The within the past year. 700-mile (1,126-kiloThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission meter) pipeline crosses accused the company of much of Ohio and repeatedly using diesel stretches from Michigan fuel and other toxic sub- to West Virginia. The $4.3 billion projstances while drilling ect was completed in under a river in Ohio 2018 following court four years ago. battles with landowners The proposed fine stems from an acciden- and state and federal tal spill of 2 million gal- regulators who delayed lons (7.6 million liters) the work after drilling mud spills. of drilling mud, some The federal comof which seeped into a mission in December protected wetland durtold Energy Transfer ing construction. Partners and Rover It comes after the commission last March Pipeline to explain why proposed a $20 million it should not pay a $40 fine against the compa- million civil penalty for ny over the destruction alleged violations relatof a historic farmhouse ed to a spill near the Tuscarawas River in that stood in the pipenorthern Ohio’s Stark line’s path. County. Dallas-based Energy Associated Press way I can play a small role in supporting our country’s health care response to this From page 1 pandemic,” he said in statement at the time. are the best way to avoid serious illness and Portman said that the more people who were hospitalization. In November 2020, he enrolled, the sooner announced that he was the vaccine could get through the FDA enrolled in a clinical approval process and be trial for the COVIDavailable to the public. 19 vaccine then being Two other Ohio lawdeveloped by Janssenmakers, Democratic Johnson & Johnson, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and which was being manRepublican U.S. Rep. aged by a research center in the Cincinnati Bob Latta, announced testing positive for the area, where he lives. virus last year. “I look at it as a Portman and the hospital.” “This is a great opportunity for PVH, Jeanne Ingles’ practice, From page 1 and for the people who “My primary goal has live in the Ohio Valley Region,” Noblin said. always been to provide “Part of our mission high-quality care for as a healthcare orgathe people of this comnization is to improve munity,” Ingles said. “This partnership with access to care and this PVH will strengthen the is an important step in that direction. We are services we are able to all honored to work offer and increase conwith Jeanne and her tinuity of patient care outstanding staff.” between my practice PVH John Minchillo | AP U.S. Capitol Police officers try to hold back rioters on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. The leaders who were in charge of the U.S. Capitol Police on Jan. 6 were ousted following criticism for intelligence and other failures that left the legislative branch vulnerable to the stunning attack. notion that law enforcement had failed to take the threat seriously, noting how Capitol Police several days before the riot had distributed an internal document warning that extremists were poised for violence. The police department had compiled numerous intelligence documents suggesting the crowd could turn violent and even target Congress. The intelligence documents, obtained by The Associated Press, warned that crowds could number in the tens of thousands and include members of extremist groups like the Proud Boys. The Capitol Police Board has oversight of the force and is comprised of the House and Senate sergeants-at-arms and the architect of the Capitol, who oversees the building. It passed over Pittman in its search for a permanent chief and, in July, selected J. Thomas Cases a.m. update on Tuesday from DHHR, there have been 4,444 cases (20 new) of COVID-19, in Mason County (4,162 confirmed cases, 282 probable cases) since the beginning of the pandemic and 70 deaths. DHHR reports there are currently 162 active cases and 4,212 recovered cases, in Mason County. Case data is as follows: 0-4 — 80 confirmed cases (1 new), 2 probable cases 5-11 — 208 confirmed cases (1 new), 16 probable cases 12-15 — 235 confirmed cases (1 new), 18 probable cases (1 new) 16-20 — 316 confirmed cases (1 new), 19 probable cases 21-25 — 321 confirmed cases (3 new), 25 probable cases 26-30 — 362 confirmed cases, 22 probable cases 31-40 — 640 confirmed cases (2 new), 46 probable cases, 2 deaths 41-50 — 623 confirmed cases (9 new), 36 probable cases (2 fewer), 2 deaths 51-60 — 555 confirmed cases, 38 probable cases, 9 deaths 61-70 — 443 confirmed cases, 29 probable cases, 13 deaths 71+ — 379 confirmed cases (1 new), 31 probable cases (3 new), 44 deaths Additional county case data since vaccinations began Dec. 14, 2020: Total cases since start of vaccinations: 3,610; Total cases among individuals who were not reported as fully vaccinated — 3,300 (18 new); Total breakthrough cases among fully vaccinated — 310 (2 new); From page 1 Vaccines started: 13,559 (45.35 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: 12,379 (41.39 percent of the population). Meigs County According to the 2 p.m. update from ODH on Tuesday, there have been 3,358 total cases (19 new) in Meigs County since the beginning of the pandemic, 198 hospitalizations (2 new) and 67 deaths. Of the 3,358 cases, 3,079 (10 new) are presumed recovered. Case data is as follows: 0-19 — 629 cases (3 new), 6 hospitalizations 20-29 — 471 cases (3 new), 5 hospitalizations 30-39 — 427 cases (4 new), 14 hospitalizations (1 new), 1 death 40-49 — 498 cases (2 new), 18 hospitalizations, 2 deaths 50-59 — 459 cases (4 new), 31 hospitalizations, 7 deaths 60-69 — 428 cases (1 new), 51 hospitalizations, 10 deaths 70-79 — 284 cases (1 new), 46 hospitalizations, 24 deaths 80-plus — 162 cases (1 new), 27 hospitalizations (1 new), 22 deaths Vaccination rates in Meigs County are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 10,220 (44.61 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: 9,276 (40.49 percent of the population). Mason County According to the 10 Anderson announced the Salisbury Fire Levy has been removed from the taxes of Pomeroy and From page 1 Middleport residents. Michael was voted as is estimated to cost president of council for $93,400. With the 2022. current water project Anderson said council grant and loan, it was needs to be thinking said the additional about filling the vacant loan needed was seat. This seat was held approximately $1,800. by Larry Hess, who Council voted to did not seek election in continue with the current project and apply November. Council can appoint someone to fill for a loan to replace the seat through 2025. the lines on Mulberry Oliphant said the Heights later. street lights should Council approved be getting fixed. He the property insurance reported there were renewal with an annual 75 street lights out premium of $39,373. throughout the village. This rate is locked for The solid waste service three years. Pomeroy Manger, the former chief of the police departments in Fairfax County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland. Manger has focused on making major changes to the agency, which includes 1,800 sworn police officers and nearly 400 civilian employees. He’s ordered new equipment for front-line officers and officers assigned to the civil disturbance unit while expanding training sessions with the National Guard and other agencies. He’s also pushed for stronger peer support and mental health services for officers. “I think that the damage that was done on Jan. 6 was not just the physical damage to the Capitol itself. It was not just the harm, the injuries, the deaths that occurred to the men and women of the Capitol Police Department, to the demonstrators, to the folks that were on the Capitol grounds that day,” Manger said in an interview with the AP in September. “The damage went beyond that. It went to where it damaged, I think, the confidence of the American public that the Capitol could be adequately protected.” In the last year, Capitol Police say they have also improved the way that investigators gather, analyze and disseminate intelligence and have brought on someone dedicated to planning major events to focus on intelligence and coordination. The agency has also started conducting planning sessions and exercises ahead of major events and is briefing officers in person. Many officers within the department had criticized their own leaders, saying they had failed to recognize the threat ahead of the insurrection and didn’t do enough to bolster staffing. Some officers were outfitted with equipment for a protest, rather than a riot. Total deaths among not fully vaccinated individuals — 56; Total breakthrough deaths among fully vaccinated individuals — 3. A total of 11,942 people in Mason County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is 45.0 percent of the population, according to DHHR, with 9,677 fully vaccinated or 36.5 percent of the population. Mason County is currently red on the West Virginia County Alert System. There have been 22 confirmed cases of the Delta variant in Mason County. No confirmed cases of the omicron variant have been reported in Mason County. nated — 14,458; COVID-19 Deaths among fully vaccinated individuals — 701; COVID-19 Hospitalizations since Jan. 1, 2021 among individuals not reported as fully vaccinated — 48,399; COVID-19 Hospitalizations since Jan. 1, 2021 among individuals reported as fully vaccinated — 2,853. in Pomeroy is set to begin on Wednesday. During the meeting, Stephanie Rife, Meigs County Farmer’s Market Manager, gave a report about the last year at the market. Rife said they are able to accept social service program vouchers for children, seniors and veterans. Rife reported in 2020, the market accepted $1,500 worth of vouchers. In 2021, market vendors accepted $25,000 of vouchers. Paige Cleek, a merchant in Pomeroy, spoke to council about the parking issues on Main Street. Cleek said employees and residents are parking on Main Street, which is hurting businesses because it takes parking spots from customers. Council discussed placing a couple “Two Hour Parking” signs on each block. Anderson said it would be difficult to enforce the parking. No action was taken on the matter. The next council meeting is set for Jan. 17 at the fire department at 7 p.m. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. West Virginia According to the 10 a.m. update on Tuesday from DHHR, there have been 339,679 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 2,353 reported since DHHR’s update last update. DHHR reports 33,599 “breakthrough” cases as of Tuesday with 447 total breakthrough deaths Ohio According to the 2 p.m. statewide (counts include cases after the start of update on Tuesday from COVID-19 vaccination/ ODH, there have been Dec. 14, 2020). There 20,411 cases in the past 24 hours (21-day average have been a total of 5,361 of 14,101), 708 new hos- deaths due to COVIDpitalizations (21-day aver- 19 since the start of the pandemic, with five since age of 322), 57 new ICU admissions (21-day aver- the last update. There are 15,911 currently active age of 30) and 227 new deaths in the previous 24 cases in the state, with a daily positivity rate of hours (21-day average 20.74 and a cumulative of 99) with 29,674 total reported deaths. (Editor’s positivity rate of 6.63perNote: Deaths are reported cent. Statewide, 1,108,331 two days per week) West Virginia residents Vaccination rates in have received at least one Ohio are as follows, dose of the COVID-19 according to ODH: (61.8 percent of the popuVaccines started: 7,012,836 (59.99 percent lation). A total of 51.4 percent of the population, of the population); 921,738 individuals have Vaccines completed: 6,450,353 (55.18 percent been fully vaccinated. © 2022 Ohio Valley of the population). Publishing, all rights As of Dec. 29, ODH reserved. reports the following breakthrough informaKayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a tion: staff writer for Ohio Valley PublishCOVID-19 Deaths ing, reach her at 304-675-1333, among individuals not ext. 1992. reported as fully vacci- Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. Reach her at (304) 6751333, ext. 1992. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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