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Rutland Mayor provides updates on village
By Sarah Hawley

shawley@aimmediamidwest.com

RUTLAND — Rutland
Mayor Tyler M. Eblin
recently addressed several matters in the village
during an interview with
The Daily Sentinel.
Among the topics discussed were the hiring of
a new ﬁscal ofﬁcer, clerk
of council and courts
and marshal, as well as
police protection, village
revenue and a sink hole/
surface ground collapse
on Main Street (State
Route 124).
Following interviews

conducted last month
from applicants for the
ﬁscal ofﬁcer position,
Eblin explained that
he was recommending
that council approve
the appointment of
Susan Baker as ﬁscal
ofﬁcer and Tonya MillerEdwards as clerk of council and courts, splitting
the previous ﬁscal ofﬁcer/clerk position among
the two.
Council approved both
appointments during
Monday’s meeting.
Of separating the positions, Eblin explained
that Baker, who serves in

the same role for a number of villages in the area
including Pomeroy and
Middleport, will not be
conducting regular ofﬁce
hours in the village. She
has committed to working 15 to 20 hours per
month for the village,
focusing fully on the ﬁscal administration, rather
than ofﬁce hours.
Baker’s background
allows her to bring
approximately 16 years
of experience to the
position, as well as
knowledge of laws and
regulation which will be
beneﬁcial to the village.

Miller-Edwards will
work 24-30 hours per
month for the village,
working as both the clerk
for the mayor’s ofﬁce and
mayor’s court, as well as
council.
“My proposal involving
the change of departmental structure, to also be
approved by the Council, allocates the Fiscal
Ofﬁcer 16 service hours
monthly based on a ﬂexible schedule and allocates the Clerk of Council and Courts 24 (four
week months) to 30 (ﬁve
week months) service
hours monthly based

on a routine schedule,
a 17 percent decrease
in compensated service
hours from the current
structure,” explained
Eblin of the cost savings
for the village with the
positions.
Additionally, Eblin is
covering ofﬁce hours in
the village which will
vary month-to-month
based on his full-time
employment schedule.
As the mayor is not currently a paid position
in the village, while the
administration works to
recover from a ﬁnancial
deﬁcit, Eblin stated

that he must rely on his
full-time employment
in addition to his work
in the village. For the
month of February, ofﬁce
hours are planned on
Monday and Tuesday,
with updated hours to
be posted on the Mayor
Tyler M. Eblin and Village of Rutland Facebook
pages.
In addition to the
approval of the ﬁscal
ofﬁcer and clerk, during
Monday’s meeting former councilwoman and
ﬁscal ofﬁcer Kimberly
See RUTLAND | 3

Auditor’s sale
held on foreclosed
Meigs property
Staff Report

POMEROY — Meigs County’s ﬁrst Auditor’s
Sale in many years held last week has been
deemed a success.
Auditor Mary Byer-Hill explained that an
auditor’s sale can be held on a foreclosed property after it has failed to sell at two sheriff’s
sales.
In a statement, Byer-Hill said, “With several
bidders in attendance, the real estate sold with
See SALE | 3

Courtesy photo

Pictured at the table and podium are (from left) John Hood, Dan Arnold, Wayne Thomas, Wally Hatfield, and Steve VanMeter.

Remembering the Four Chaplains
By Lorna Hart

Rumored threat
at local school
investigated
Staff Report

REEDSVILLE — An investigation into a
rumored threat at a local school was investigated
on Thursday and found to be a rumor from conversations which occurred more than four years ago.
A statement released on the Meigs County
School Resource Ofﬁcers Facebook page read as
follows,
Today, 2-6-20, Eastern Local School and the
Meigs County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce were made aware of
a rumor circulating of a possible threat. After an
extensive investigation conducted by the School
Resource Ofﬁcer and Eastern Local Administrative staff, it was discovered that this was in fact
a rumor that had stemmed from two separate
conversations as well as a conversation that took
place between two students over 4 years ago.
Rest assured, that the safety and security of our
students and staff take priority and every report is
taken very seriously.
We encourage staff, students, and parents to continue to report any suspicious activity, comments,
or concerns they may have.

INDEX
Obituary: 2
News: 3
Church: 4
Church Directory: 5
Sports: 6
Classifieds: 8
Comics: 9
Weather: 10

Special to the Sentinel

POMEROY — The
selﬂess acts of four World
War II chaplains was
honored in a memorial
service Sunday evening
by Eighth District American Legion members at
Drew Webster American Legion Post #39 in
Pomeroy.
The Four Chaplains,
also referred to as the
“Immortal Chaplains”
or the “Dorchester
Chaplains,” were four
World War II chaplains
who gave their lives to
save other civilian and
military personnel as the
troop ship SS Dorchester
sank on Feb. 3, 1943.
The ship carrying the
chaplains and approximately 900 others was a
civilian liner converted
for military use. The
Dorchester left New
York on Jan. 23, 1943,
en route to Greenland as
part of a convoy of three

ships escorted by Coast
Guard cutters. At 12:55
a.m., Feb. 3, 1943, the
Dorchester was torpedoed by a German submarine in the cold waters
of the North Atlantic.
Survivors, including
First Sergeant Michael
Warish, recounted stories
of the chaplains remaining calm during the panic
following the attack,
helping soldiers board
lifeboats and giving up
their own life jackets
when the supply ran out.
As survivors watched
the ship rapidly sinking
in the icy waters, they
witnessed the chaplains
with joined arms, saying prayers, and singing
hymns as they went
down with the ship.
The Chaplains, all
relatively new additions
to the service, held the
rank of First Lieutenant
and included Methodist
minister the Reverend
George L. Fox, born
in 1900 in Lewistown,

Pennsylvania; Reform
Rabbi Alexander D.
Goode, born 1911 Brooklyn, New York; Catholic
priest Father John P.
Washington, born 1908,
Newark, New Jersey;
and Reformed Church
in America minister the
Reverend Clark V. Poling,
born 1910, Columbus,
Ohio.
On Dec. 19, 1944,
all four chaplains were
posthumously awarded
the Purple Heart and the
Distinguished Service
Cross. The chaplains
were nominated for
the Medal of Honor
but found ineligible as
they had not engaged in
combat with the enemy.
Some years later Congress designated Feb. 3
as “Four Chaplains Day”
and in 1960 authorized a
special medal, the Four
Chaplains’ Medal, which
was presented to their
survivors.
The Four Chaplains
story was so moving and

representative of the
sacriﬁces many made to
save their comrades that
it is remembered with
ceremonies and services
held each year on or
around the Feb. 3.
Post 39 ofﬁciated the
activities with Chaplain
Jerry Fredrick opening
the observance and Commander John Hood welcoming guests. George
Hoffman conducted a
MIA/POW ceremony, followed by Wayne Thomas
reading the “Saga of the
Four Chaplains”. The
following read tributes
to each of the chaplains;
John Hood, Goode; Dan
Arnold, Fox; Wally Hatﬁeld, Poling; and Steve
VanMeter, Washington.
The observance continued with a roll call of
the Posts represented,
lighting of memorial
candles and placement of
a wreath.
Services concluded
with Taps, a benediction,
and the retiring of colors.

National Weather Service rep. to lead exercise
By Mindy Kearns
Special to OVP

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POINT PLEASANT,
W.Va. — Area agencies,
volunteers, and members
of the public will converge in Point Pleasant
on Feb. 26 to conduct a
weather related table top
exercise, according to
Matt Gregg, Director of
Homeland Security and
Emergency Management
for Mason County.
Gregg said Tony
Edwards, Warning Coordination Meteorologist
with the National Weather Service in Charleston,
will lead the exercise,

which will mainly
address ﬂooding.
The event will allow
the agencies to come
together with their present plans, play out a scenario on paper, and make
sure they have achievable
goals, Gregg said. Along
with ﬂooding, the group
will address hazardous
materials, public notiﬁcation, public health, sheltering and mass care, as
well as other issues.
Gregg said invitations
have been extended to
ﬁre departments, EMS,
911 telecommunicators, law enforcement,
the health department,

U.S. Coast Guard, faithbased volunteer groups,
and the state Homeland
Security ofﬁce. He added
agencies from Meigs
and Gallia counties have
expressed interest, as
well.
Gregg said living on
the border next to Ohio
can be both a blessing
and curse when dealing
with emergencies involving the Ohio River.
“We share a common
river, and share services
such as the Coast Guard
and Army Corps of Engineers, but have different
state guidelines and are
in different FEMA (Fed-

eral Emergency Management Agency) regions,”
he said.
The table top exercise
will adhere to Homeland
Security national standards. It will begin at 11
a.m. at the emergency
management center,
located at 911 Emergency Drive. The event will
last approximately two
hours, with lunch being
provided.
Gregg said the event is
open to the public, but to
make sure there is adequate food and seating,
those attending should
register at mgregg@
masoncountyoes.com.

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2 Friday, February 7, 2020

OBITUARIES
ELIZABETH JEAN ‘LIBBY’ ROTHGEB
GALLIPOLIS
— Elizabeth Jean
“Libby” Rothgeb,
75, of Gallipolis,
passed away on
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Holzer Medical Center
ER in Jackson.
Born on June 22, 1944
in Gallipolis, Libby was
the daughter of the late
Floyd and Ima Jean Lucas
Kingery. Libby was married to Randy Rothgeb,
who preceded her in
death in 1991. She retired
from Gallia County
Human Services and had
worked for the GDC,
Commercial and Savings
Bank, Holzer Cancer
Center, and Style Center.
Libby graduated from
Kyger Creek High School
and had attended Good
News Baptist Church.
She loved her family, and
her life revolved around
them.
Libby is survived by
her son, Todd (Beverly)
Rothgeb of Langsville;
grandchildren, JoBeth
(Eric) Bowcott of Gallipolis and Nathan Rothgeb of Langsville; great
grandchildren, Logan
and Josie Bowcott of
Gallipolis; sister, Pat
Swisher of Gallipolis;
brother, Wedzel Kingery
of Bidwell; sisters-in-law,
Linda Rothgeb of Florida
and Becky Newell of
Pomeroy; special friends,
Tim Bailey of Gallipolis

and his daughter,
Donna (John) Stevens; and several
nieces, nephews,
and cousins.
In addition to
her parents and
her husband, Libby
was preceded in death
by her son, Terry “Shag”
Rothgeb; brother-in-law,
Carlos Swisher; motherin-law and father-in-law,
Betty and Bo Rothgeb;
and brother-in-law, Fritz
Rothgeb.
The funeral service for
Libby will be held at 2
p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Willis
Funeral Home with Pastor Morgan McKinniss
ofﬁciating. Her burial will
follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call
prior to the funeral on
Saturday from noon - 2
p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be
Todd Rothgeb, Nathan
Rothgeb, Wedzel Kingery,
Eric Bowcott, Shaun
Swisher, Shane Swisher,
Craig Kingery, and Nick
Swisher. Honorary pallbearer will be Logan
Bowcott.
In lieu of ﬂowers, the
family requests donations
be made in Libby’s name
to Good News Baptist
Church, 4045 Georges
Creek Road, Gallipolis,
Ohio 45631.
Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send
e-mail condolences.

PETRIE
CROWN CITY, Ohio — William D. “Billy” Petrie,
85, formerly of Crown City, Ohio, died February 5,
2020 at Kingsbrooke Life Care Center in Ashland, Ky.
Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m., Saturday,
February 8, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Burial will follow in Crown City
Cemetery, Crown City. Visitation will be held 1 to 2
p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the funeral home.
KIGGINS
GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — Billy D. Kiggins, 46,
of Gallipolis ferry, W.Va., died February 6, 2020.
There will be no visitation. Memorial services will
be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant is serving the
family.
CARMICHAEL
SILVERTON, W.Va. — Jerry Clark Carmichael,
65, of Silverton, W.Va., died February 5, 2020, at his
home.
Service will be 1 p.m., Sunday, February 9, 2019, at
Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, W.Va. Burial will
follow in the Ravenswood Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 11 a.m. until time of service on Sunday at the
funeral home.

Daily Sentinel

Trump unleashes impeachment fury

By Jill Colvin,
Jonathan Lemire
and Zeke Miller

ing “for having them go
through a phony, rotten
deal.”
Associated Press
Trump had plenty else
to say, however. Venting
for more than an hour,
WASHINGTON —
he ticked off names of
Exulting in his impeachthe “vicious and mean”
ment acquittal, a deﬁant
people he felt had
President Donald Trump
wronged him: House
took a scorched-earth
Speaker Nancy Pelosi,
victory lap Thursday,
Intelligence Committee
unleashing his fury
Chairman Adam Schiff
against those who tried
and former FBI Director
to remove him from
Evan Vucci | AP
James Comey. And he
ofﬁce and pointing
President Donald Trump displays the front page of “The
ahead to his reelection
Washington Post” during remarks in the East Room of the reveled in the verdict
campaign.
White House on Thursday in Washington. Trump denounced handed down by the
the impeachment proceedings as a “disgrace” and portrayed GOP-controlled Senate
Triumphantly wavhimself as a victim of political foes he labeled “scum,” “sleaze Wednesday, saluting
ing newspaper front
bags” and “crooked” people.
one-by-one in Oscar
pages that declared
acceptance speechhim “ACQUITTED,”
fashion the “warrior”
He conceded nothing stood in stark contrast
Trump denounced the
GOP lawmakers who
in regard to charges that to the apology offered
impeachment proceedhad backed him both in
ings as a “disgrace” and he improperly withheld by President Bill Clinthe Capitol and on telea White House meeting ton when he faced the
portrayed himself as a
American people in the vision.
victim of political foes he and U.S. military aid
“Now we have that
aftermath of his own
in an effort to pressure
labeled “scum,” “sleaze
gorgeous word. I never
impeachment acquittal
Ukraine to investigate
bags” and “crooked”
thought it would sound
in 1999.
Democratic rival Joe
people. Hours earlier,
In a brief Rose Garden so good,” Trump said.
he unleashed broadsides Biden and other politi“It’s called ‘total acquitaddress, Clinton was
cal matters.
that stunned the crowd
tal.’”
somber: “I want to say
“We went through
at an annual bipartisan
One person unmenagain to the American
hell, unfairly,” he
prayer breakfast
tioned: Former New
people how profoundly
insisted. “Did nothing
“It was evil, it was
York Mayor Rudy
sorry I am for what I
wrong.”
corrupt, it was dirty
Giuliani, whose involvesaid and did to trigger
His comments were
cops,” Trump declared
ment with Ukraine
these events and the
in a packed White House a clear sign that, posthelped drive Trump’s
impeachment, Trump is great burden they have
East Room, where he
push for investigations
imposed on the Conemboldened like never
was surrounded by
gress and on the Ameri- that led to his becombefore as he barrels
several hundred of his
ing just the third presican people.”
ahead in his reelection
most loyal supporters.
dent in U.S, history to
The only contrition
“This should never ever ﬁght with a united
be impeached by the
happen to another presi- Republican Party behind Trump offered was to
his own family, apologiz- House.
him. And his remarks
dent, ever.”

MEIGS BRIEFS
Editor’s Note: Meigs Briefs will only list event
information that is open to the public and will be
printed on a space-available basis.

Lincoln Day Dinner
ROCKSPRINGS — The Meigs County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on
Thursday, Feb. 20 in the Meigs High School Cafeteria. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the dinner at 6 p.m.
Governor Mike DeWine will be the guest speaker.
Tickets are $20 and are available at the courthouse
or from a Republican Party Executive Committee
member.

DAR Scholarship available
The Daughters of the American Revolution
awarded over $1.4 million in scholarships in 2019.
The National Society DAR has over 30 different
scholarships. Most of these do not require that you
be related to a member or have the local Chapter’s
support (Return Jonathan Meigs) although the
chapter would be glad to do this. Scholarship areas
are: General 1, Nursing 6, History, Economics,
Government or Political Science 5, Medical (Doctor), OT, PT 5, Elementary or Secondary Teacher
Education 1, Horticulture 1, Music 1, Chemistry
1, English 1, Math 1, Science 1. Students with

American Indian heritage have two general areas.
All Scholarship applications are due Feb. 15, 2020,
and are submitted online only. Information is available at www.dar.org/national.society/scholarships.
Questions should be directed to scholarships@dar.
org.

Straw available for animals
The Meigs County Humane Society will be providing straw for animal 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,
Ohio, for a fee of $2 per bail. Vouchers are to be
redeemed at Dettwiller Lumber in Pomeroy. For
more information call 992-6064.

Racine’s Party in the Park
RACINE — An adult comedy night fundraiser to
beneﬁt Racine’s Party in the Park will take place on
Saturday, March 28 at Kountry Resort Campground.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m.
Advanced tickets are available for $10 by contacting the Racine village ofﬁce or from any Party in
the Park committee member. Must be 18 or older
to attend. Food and beverages will be available for
purchase.

MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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receive proper attention,
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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.

Card Shower
John Dudding, former
Southern teacher and
coach, will celebrate his
9th birthday on Feb. 12.
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Friday,
Feb. 7
POMEROY — The
regular meeting of Meigs
County Public Employee
Retirees Inc. (PERI),
Chapter 74, will be at
1 p.m. at the Mulberry
Community Center, 260
Mulberry Ave., Pomeroy.
Guest speaker will be
Aaron Dagres, Partnership Specialist with the
US Census Bureau. His
topic will be Census
101. Greg Erwin, PERI
District 7 Representative
will be present to update
members on actions
proposed at State level
that may affect retirees.
All Meigs County Public
Employee Retirees are
urged to attend.

MARIETTA — The
Buckeye Hills Regional
Council Executive Committee, which also serves
as the RTPO Policy
Committee, will meet at
11:30 a.m. at 1400 Pike
Street, Marietta, Ohio. If
you have any questions
regarding this meeting,
please contact Jenny Simmons at 740-376-1026.

Monday,
Feb. 10
BEDFORD TWP. —
The Bedford Township
trustees will hold their
regular meeting at 7 p.m.
The Bedford Township
Appropriation Budget for
2020 will be discussed
and approved.
POMEROY — The
Meigs County Commissioners will resume their
meeting from Thursday,

Feb. 12

Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. to continue possible discussions
on the former Mark PorCHESHIRE — Galliater dealership property.
Meigs Community
Action Agency will hold
a public meeting for
the purpose of electing
one client sector board
representative for Gallia
County. The meeting will
POMEROY — The
be held at 10 a.m., at the
Meigs County Board of
Health meeting will take Cheshire ofﬁce located at
place at 5 p.m. on in the 8010 State Route 7.
SCIPIO TWP. —
conference room of the
Scipio Township TrustMeigs County Health
ees regular monthly
Department, which is
located at 112 E. Memo- meeting at 7 p.m. at
the Harrisonville Fire
rial Drive in Pomeroy,
House.
Ohio.
SUTTON TWP. —
The regular monthly
meeting of the Trustees
of Sutton Township will
be held in the Racine
Village Hall Council
POMEROY — The
Chambers beginning at
Meigs County Commis6 p.m.
sioners meeting will be
held at 1 p.m. instead of
the typical 11 a.m. time.

Tuesday,
Feb. 11

Thursday,
Feb. 13

Wednesday,

OHIO BRIEF

Death possible
in arson trial
AKRON, Ohio (AP) —
An Ohio man facing trial
on charges that he killed
nine people in two arson
ﬁres in his neighborhood
can be sentenced to death

if convicted, a judge in
Akron ruled Thursday.
Attorneys for Stanley
Ford, 60, of Akron, previously argued that the
death penalty should be
removed as a sentencing
option because Ford suffers from dementia and
brain damage, the Akron

Beacon Journal reported.
Ford is charged with
killing two people in an
arson ﬁre near his home
in 2016, and seven people,
including ﬁve children, in
another arson ﬁre in 2017.
Authorities have accused
Ford of setting both ﬁres.
Summit County Judge

Christine Croce ruled
that while evidence shows
Ford has “some type” of
vascular-related brain disease, experts did not reach
a consensus on what effect
it has on his cognitive
function. Croce previously
ruled that Ford is competent to stand trial.

�NEWS

Daily Sentinel

Ohio Ballot Board
allows minimum wage
issue to proceed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Ballot
Board allowed a proposal to proceed that would
amend the state constitution to raise the minimum
wage.
The amendment calls for annual boosts in the
wage until it hits $13 an hour in 2025. The current
Ohio minimum wage is $8.70 an hour. The board
on Wednesday determined that the petition contains a single issue. That was the final step needed
before backers could begin gathering signatures.
Supporters hope to put the amendment on the
November ballot.
“There are workers around the state of Ohio
who are ready to circulate these books immediately, just as soon as they’re printed off,” Anthony
Caldwell, the public affairs director for SEIU
District 1199, a union backing the campaign, told
cleveland.com.
Ohio’s elections chief Frank LaRose and Senate President Larry Obhof, both Republicans,
and state Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson, a Democrat,
are among the members of the five-person ballot
board.

IN BRIEF

Avalanche toll rises to 41
ISTANBUL (AP) — The death toll from a pair
of avalanches in eastern Turkey climbed to 41
Thursday, Turkey’s disaster and emergency agency
said as search teams aided by sniffer dogs scanned
the avalanche field for bodies.

Sale
From page 1

enough proceeds to
cover advertising fees,

deed preparation,
recording fees, and the
delinquent and current real estate taxes
assessed on the property. That property
carried a special assess-

Friday, February 7, 2020 3

Rutland

protection in the village
is funded through the
end of the year by a levy
and that the village will
From page 1
be looking to put the levy
back on the ballot in the
Willford was appointed
fall for continued funding
to fill a vacant seat on
of the department.
council.
Eblin will be working
In speaking with the
with a “Ways and Means”
Sentinel, Eblin thanked
committee to explore revWillford for the work
enue generating opporshe has done to help the
tunities for the village,
village in the past year
including determining
as the fiscal officer and
the best tax options and
clerk, working to help
possible grant opportuniimprove the financial
ties which would best
situation of the village.
Eblin recently complet- serve the village and its
residents.
ed interviews with three
Eblin has also made
candidates to serve as
contact with two local
the next Village Marshal
attorneys regarding
for the Rutland Police
Department. He expects quotes for services as the
village’s solicitor to proto make an appointment
vide legal council for the
to the position in the
village.
near future, but until
Regarding a current
that is completed police
protection will be resum- street issue in the village,
Eblin is reaching out to
ing with the a part-time
the Ohio Department of
officer.
“The Village of Rutland Transportation District
will resume police protec- 10 for possible assistance
tion this month. The rein- with a surface ground colstatement of law enforce- lapse/sink hole on Main
ment services comes after Street (State Route 124)
in the village.
a unanimous vote of the
As the village does
Rutland Village Council
to approve service hours, not have a public works
for which I am extremely department or an engineer, Eblin explained
grateful, paving the way
that the assistance of an
for community patrols,”
agency such as ODOT
stated Eblin following
would be important in
Monday’s meeting.
fixing the concerns. As
He added that police

ment that will also get
partially paid with the
proceeds.”
This is the first time
in recent history that
any Auditor in Meigs
County has had the

opportunity to hold a
sale as most foreclosed
properties are purchased
as the sheriff sale.
Due to the success
of this sale, the taxes
accrued on the property

the problem area is in the
village limits it is not yet
known what assistance
may be available.
The letter which is
being send to ODOT District 10 Deputy Director
Darla Miller reads in part,
It is my understanding that the repairs to
the foregoing issues are
the responsibility of my
municipality. Unfortunately, due to budget
constraints, the Village of
Rutland does not currently have the equipment,
manpower or adequate
funds necessary to fulfill
such responsibilities.
Moreover, the Village of
Rutland does not have
employed a professional
civil engineer to thoroughly evaluate the issues
and/or develop a repair
plan which may effectively render a long term
solution.
The Village of Rutland
is seeking the generous
assistance and cooperation of your district to
aid in professionally
evaluating the issues
explained ahead of the
preparation of an effective repair plan; in determining the associated
costs; and in performing
repair work which is
determined necessary.
Any and all financial
assistance which the

State of Ohio may be able
to provide would also
be greatly appreciated.
Without the help of your
district, the repaid of the
issues explained in this
letter would be essentially impossible, leading
to further degradation of
our municipality’s infrastructure and the jeopardization of the health
and safety of our valued
citizens.
I am hopeful that your
district may render
assistance to the Rutland community that
is much necessitated by
these issues. Any and all
assistance which your
district and the State of
Ohio may provide will be
sincerely appreciated.
It is unknown at this
time what assistance may
be available to the village.
Eblin stated he plans
to post the minutes and
important information
at the village office, the
Rutland Post Office and
online for easier access
by village residents. He
also encouraged the public to attend meetings
or stop by during office
hours.
Rutland Village Council
meets the first Monday of
each month at 6 p.m.

can now be distributed
to the school district,
township and other
county entities. The
property, which sold for
$25,000, is located in
Tuppers Plains.

Byer-Hill said that it
is possible that other
auditor sales could
take place in the future
if there are properties
which would qualify for
the sale.

Sarah Hawley is the managing
editor of The Daily Sentinel.

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If playing church is OK for you, have fun while you can
The one Psalmist does
not use the term “playing church,” but what he
wrote suggests it rather
clearly. God gets weary of
people attempting to play
church, both by actual
saints and those who are
pretend saints. The contemporary church scene
is characterized by many
who merely play church.
What does it mean to
“play church with God?”
In so many terms, playing church with God
by people associated
with the church involves
the fake worship practices of going through
the motions of church
attendance and praise of
God during the times of
church meetings. It also
involves not living in loyal
and faithful fashion to the
principles and expectations of God the rest of
the time. The ramiﬁcations of such inconsistent

spirituality instigate spiritual indifference in communities at large. Such a
failed Christian witness
does not make a necessary difference in cultural
or moral conditions of
society.
God says, “Gather
my saints together unto
me that have made a
covenant with me, and
I will testify against
thee.” According to the
Psalmist, God will not
fuss about attendance or
the number of sacriﬁces
made, but He will address
the issue of His people
not living truer and more
consistently to “the promises you have made unto
me.” What is at stake is
the faithful exercise of the
spiritual promises that
are made to Him.
After all, when a person receives Christ as
personal Lord and Savior,
eternal salvation not only

TODAY IN HISTORY
The Associated Press

Today is Friday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2020.
There are 328 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History
On Feb. 7, 1964, the Beatles arrived at New
York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to
begin their ﬁrst American tour.
On this date
In 1812, author Charles Dickens was born in
Landport, Portsmouth, England.
In 1817, America’s ﬁrst public gas street lamp
was lighted in Baltimore at the corner of Market
and Lemon streets (now East Baltimore and Holliday streets).
In 1940, Walt Disney’s second animated feature, “Pinocchio,” premiered in New York.
In 1943, the government abruptly announced
that wartime rationing of shoes made of leather
would go into effect in two days, limiting consumers to buying three pairs per person per year.
(Rationing was lifted in October 1945.)
In 1948, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower resigned
as U.S. Army chief of staff; he was succeeded by
Gen. Omar Bradley.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy imposed a
full trade embargo on Cuba.
In 1984, space shuttle Challenger astronauts
Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart
went on the ﬁrst untethered spacewalk, which
lasted nearly six hours.
In 1986, the Philippines held a presidential
election marred by charges of fraud against
the incumbent, Ferdinand E. Marcos. Haitian
President-for-Life Jean-Claude Duvalier (dooVAHL-yay’) ﬂed his country, ending 28 years of
his family’s rule.
In 1991, Jean-Bertrand Aristide (zhahn behrTRAHN’ ahr-ihs-TEED’) was inaugurated as the
ﬁrst democratically elected president of Haiti
(he was overthrown by the military the following
September).
In 1998, the Winter Olympic Games were
opened in Nagano, Japan, by Emperor Akihito.
In 1999, Jordan’s King Hussein died of cancer
at age 63; he was succeeded by his eldest son,
Abdullah (ab-DUHL’-uh).
In 2001, death claimed singer-actress Dale
Evans at age 88 and author Anne Morrow Lindbergh, widow of aviator Charles Lindbergh, at
age 94.
Ten years ago: A nearly completed Kleen
Energy Systems power plant in Middletown,
Connecticut, exploded, killing six people and
injuring 50. Pro-Russian opposition leader Viktor
Yanukovych (yah-noo-KOH’-vich) declared victory in Ukraine’s presidential runoff, but his opponents rejected the claim, saying the vote was too
close to call. (Yanukovych was inaugurated Feb.
25.) The New Orleans Saints rallied for a 31-17
Super Bowl victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Five years ago: Olympic gold medalist Bruce
(now Caitlyn) Jenner was involved in a fatal
multiple-vehicle crash on Paciﬁc Coast Highway
in Malibu, California, that left one woman dead
and several others injured. In a memo released
by NBC, Brian Williams said he was stepping
away temporarily from the anchor chair of the
“NBC Nightly News” amid questions about his
recollections of war coverage in Iraq (Williams
ended up being permanently removed from the
principal anchor chair, but remained with NBC
News).
One year ago: Former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in
American history, died at his home in Dearborn,
Michigan at the age of 92; the Democrat had
served in the House for 59 years before retiring in 2014. Democrats launched a sweeping
plan to transform the U.S. economy to combat
climate change and create thousands of jobs in
renewable energy; at least six senators running
for president or considering White House bids
backed the “Green New Deal.” Albert Finney,
one of the most respected and versatile actors
of his generation, died at a London hospital at
the age of 82. Frank Robinson, the ﬁrst black
manager in Major League Baseball, died in Los
Angeles at the age of 83.

for it seems the
comes with the
people of the
stipulated and statchurch are barely
ed confession, but
making a dent in
it also comes with
the character of
the stipulated and
society for the
stated commitment
name of Jesus
to live according
Christ.
to the expectations Ron
The Lord also
and principles set
Branch
forth by God for the Contributing admonishes the
pretend saint
Christian. Apostle
columnist
when it is writJohn clariﬁes it in
ten, “But unto
writing with, “For
the wicked God saith…”
this is the love of God,
The pretend saint plays
that we keep His comchurch by often adoptmandments.”
ing church phrases that
In other words, those
keep them off the hooks
who profess to be Chrisof commitment, such as,
tians but do not live
“Our prayers are with
Christianity truly and
you.” They will comment
accurately are merely
“God bless America”
playing church. God
despite not offering any
does not approve such
practice. He indicates He commitment to the God
who has blessed America
will judge it. That judgso well. They will invoke
ment is probably being
manifested in the hateful the Lord’s Prayer during
violence, social injustices, group sessions or feelgood moments without
and moral degradations
we clearly see these days, any real understanding

of what it means. They
send support to food or
child charities to mollify
consciences. They say
that church attendance is
important, but do not go.
All the while, God says
these that play church
“despise the instruction
of God.” These “consent
with the thief.” These
“support the adulterers.”
These “speak evilly.”
These “speak lies.” These
“are prejudiced.” These
call “good evil, and evil
good.” According to the
Psalmist, God asks these
who merely play church,
“What do you have to do
with me that you do or
say things in my name?”
According to the Psalmist, God says, “I will
reprove you, and set you
in order.”
It is an offense to God
for people to play church.
The people associated
with the church need

to recognize what is at
stake, and determine to
get real with God. God
makes it clear, “He that
orders his lifestyle aright
I will show the salvation
of God. For example, do
not align yourself with
the providence of man,
but with the providence
of God. Do not let your
lips utter profanity, but
let your lips utter praise
of God. Demonstrate
complete faithfulness
to God. Order your life
around God. Do not
order God around your
life.
Be right and real with
God by practicing exactly His principles and
expectations.
Otherwise, if playing
church is okay with you,
have fun while you can.
Pastor Ron Branch lives in Mason
County and is pastor of Hope
Baptist Church, Middleport, Ohio.

GOD’S KIDS KORNER

Let your light shine!
Our Bible verses this
week are from Matthew
5: 14-16. They tell about
how we should live our
lives. They say we are
to be the light of Christ
to the world - just like
everyone can see the
light from a city that’s
on a hill. Nobody would
light a lamp, and then put
it under a bowl, would
they? They set the lamp
on a table, so everyone
can use it to see. We are
to let our light shine too
in a good way, so people
can see how we love God.
Then they will want to
love and glorify Him as
well.

what our secret is.
One of my favorThen we can tell
ite things to remind
them about Jesus
myself and others
and how He has
is this: You may
changed our lives
be the only Jesus
for the better. We
people see today.
can tell them that
Do you know what
He helps us when
that means? Lots of Ann
we need Him and
people don’t go to
Moody
church or read the Contributing forgives us when
we do wrong. We
Bible or even pray, columnist
can tell them that
so where do they
He loves everyone,
learn about what it
means to be a Christian? and since we want to be
Guess what? Many times, like Him, we try our best
it is from our example of to love everyone and do
how we live our lives and good things. That is how
we let our light – our God
treat others. If they see
we are happy, doing good light – shine for all to see.
Try this week to
things, and being kind,
“shine” for Jesus and let
they will want to know

your “God light” show
others the way to Him!
Let’s say a prayer together to ask Him to help us
do just that.
Father, please help us to
be loving and kind to others, so our light will shine
for You. Let us be bright
lights of good deeds, so
others will want what we
have in You. Then give
us the chance to explain
Your love and forgiveness
as the reason why we are
so happy. In Your name
we pray, Amen.
Ann Moody is pastor of Wilkesville
First Presbyterian Church and
the Middleport First Presbyterian
Church.

CROSS WORDS

A personal plea for holiness
I would be concerned
if, when getting out of
bed each morning, I had
no thought of communing
with God. If the demands
of my day kept me from
He who alone provides
my every breath (Acts
17:25). If the notiﬁcations
on my smartphone spoke
louder than the cries of
my desperate soul. If the
urge of extra sleep kept
me from spending time
with the One who has
awakened my soul from
death to life (Eph. 2:5).
I would be concerned
if, when faced with the
temptation to sin, I
purposefully suppressed
the voice of God. If the
seriousness and danger
of my sin became so nonexistent in my polluted
mind that I became fully
convinced of calling right
what God has clearly
called wrong. If the indifference to holiness caused
me to feel no remorse
over my sin, and I only
felt numb to that which
kills a man (Rom. 6:23).
I would be concerned
if, when talking with
another person, I thought
more of what that person
thinks of me than what
that person thinks of God.
If I held the Spirit of the
living God inside myself
(Rom. 8:11) while people
living in sin had no idea
of what lived within me.

to my soul. If I
If the thought of
sought to critique
“ﬁtting-in” kept
every imperfection
me from sharing
rather than allow
what can get them
the Spirit to conin Heaven. If the
vict me of my every
daily burden of my
sin. If my growling
conversation rested
stomach became
not on the urgency Isaiah
more important to
of the gospel and
Pauley
me than my starvfocused instead on
Contributing
ing soul.
my own insecuricolumnist
I would be conties and musings.
cerned if, when
I would be concerned if, when choosing laying my head down to
sleep at night, my last
how to spend my leisure
thought was what I did
time, I never felt the
for God that day rather
need to pray and engage
than what He has done
my soul in the Word. If
for me. If I can stay awake
I chose to scroll mindpast midnight to talk with
lessly through Facebook
a lover but can’t spend a
while my aching soul
moment in prayer before
sunk ever deeper into
falling asleep. If I can take
darkness. If the thrill of
Netﬂix brought me more one last scroll through
Instagram and neglect
excitement than a mere
moment with my Creator. to express any gratitude
to He who has rescued
If my relationship with
me from the domain of
God became something
darkness and placed me
I squeezed into my busy
within His marvelous
day rather than allowing
light (1 Pet. 2:9).
it to permeate my every
Truth is, I am condecision. If keeping up
on the news meant laying cerned.
I think we should all
aside my Bible.
I would be concerned if, be concerned. For we
have substituted the
when “going” to church
on Sunday, I kept a closer all-satisfying gospel of
Christ for our own wants
eye on the clock than
and pleasures. Have we
the Word. If my buttonforgotten the weight, the
up shirt and tie blinded
magnitude, of what was
me to the ﬁlthiness of
accomplished for us on
my sin-stained heart. If
that cross?
I cared more about who
Let this be a personal
was preaching than what
that preaching was doing plea for holiness. A call to

repentance. An awakening of our beaten down,
weary, and desperate
souls.
Oh, Father. You call me
to be holy as You are holy
(1 Pet. 1:15-16). You call
me to die to myself and
follow after You (Matt.
16:24). I am sorry for
making less of Christ in
my daily life rather than
making Him the aim of
my affections. Forgive
me. Make me desperate
for You. And restore to
me the joy of my salvation
(Ps. 51:12).
“Draw near to God,
and he will draw near to
you. Cleanse your hands,
you sinners, and purify
your hearts, you doubleminded. Be wretched and
mourn and weep. Let
your laughter be turned
to mourning and your joy
to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord,
and he will exalt you”
(James 4:8-10 ESV).
There is no sinner too
far gone. No sin too much
to forgive. His grace is
enough for me and for
you. Let us come boldly
before the throne of our
gracious God and receive
mercy in our time of need
(Heb. 4:16).
Isaiah Pauley is the Minister of
Worship for Faith Baptist Church
in Mason, W.Va. Find more at www.
isaiahpauley.com

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Actor-comedian Eddie Izzard is 58.
Actor-comedian Chris Rock is 55.
Actor Jason Gedrick is 53. Actress
Essence Atkins is 48.

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Meigs County Church Directory
Fellowship Apostolic
Church of Jesus Christ
Apostolic
Van Zandt and Ward
Road. Pastor: James Miller.
Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.;
evening, 7:30 p.m.
The Refuge Church

W.Va. Route 652 and Anderson
Street. Pastor: Robert Grady.
Sunday school, 10 a.m.; morning
church, 11 a.m.; evening, 6 p.m.;
Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m.

Pageville Freewill Baptist
Church

121 W 2nd St.Pomeroy, Oh
45769. Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: The Rev. Jordan
Bradford.,740-209-0039 info@
trclife.org

40964 SR #684 Pageville, OH
Sunday 9:30 am, Wednesday
6:30 pm

Emmanuel Apostolic
Tabernacle, Inc.

Sacred Heart Catholic
Church

Loop Road off New Lima Road,
Rutland. Pastor: Marty R.
Hutton. Sunday services, 10 a.m.
and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Assembly of God
Liberty Assembly of God
Dudding Lane, Mason, W.Va.
Pastor:Rita Darst. Sunday
services, 10 a.m., Wednesday
6:30 pm

Baptist
Carpenter Independent
Baptist Church
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
preaching service, 10:30
a.m.; evening service, 7 p.m.;
Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m.

Cheshire Baptist Church
Pastor Dr. Jim Williams, Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30
a.m.; evening service, 6:30 p.m.;
Wednesday Bible study, 6:30
p.m. Call: 740-367-7801.

Hope Baptist Church
(Southern)
570 Grant Street, Middleport,
.Pastor: Ron Branch,. Sunday
school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11
a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7
p.m.

Rutland First Baptist
Church
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
worship, 10:45 a.m.
Pomeroy First Baptist
East Main Street, Pomeroy.
Pastor: Tim Mullins. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30
a.m.

First Southern Baptist
41872 Pomeroy Pike. Pastor:
David Brainard. Sunday school,
9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m.
and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church
Sixth and Palmer Street,
Middleport. Pastor: Billy Zuspan.
Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.;
worship, 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Racine First Baptist
Pastor:Duke Holbert, Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:40
a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7
p.m.

Silver Run Baptist
Pastor: John Swanson. Sunday
school, 10 a.m.; evening, 6:30
p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30
p.m.

Mount Union Baptist
Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.;
evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday
services, 6:30 p.m.

Old Bethel Free Will
Baptist Church
28601 Ohio 7, Middleport.
Pastor Everett Caldwell. Sunday
service, 10 a.m.; Tuesday and
Saturday services, 6 p.m.

Hillside Baptist Church
Ohio 143 just off of Ohio 7.
Pastor: Rev. James R. Acree,
Sr. Sunday uniﬁed service.
Worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday services, 6 p.m.

Victory Baptist
Independent
525 North Second Street,
Middleport. Pastor: James E.
Keesee. Worship, 10 a.m. and 7
p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m.

Faith Baptist Church
Railroad Street, Mason. Sunday
school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.
and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services,
7 p.m.

Forest Run Baptist
108 Kerr Street ,Pomeroy,Oh,
Pastor:Rev Randolph Edwards,
Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.;
worship, 11:30 a.m.

Mount Moriah Baptist
Fourth and Main Street,
Middleport.,Oh. Sunday school,
9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m.

Antiquity Baptist
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
worship, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday
evening, 6 p.m.

Rutland Freewill Baptist
Salem Street, Rutland. Sunday
school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11:30
a.m.; evening service and youth
meeting, 6 p.m.; Pastor Ed
Barney.

Second Baptist Church
OH-70171450

First Baptist Church of
Mason, W.Va.

Ravenswood, W.Va. Sunday
school, 10 a.m.; worship,
11 a.m.; evening, 7 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Catholic
161 Mulberry Ave., Pomeroy.
Pastor: Rev.Mark Moore. (740)
992-5898. Saturday confessional
4:45-5:15 p.m.; mass, 5:30 p.m.;
Sunday confessional, 8:459:15 a.m.; Sunday mass, 9:30
a.m.; For Mass schedule visit
athenscatholic.org.

Church of Christ
Westside Church of Christ
33226 Children’s Home Road,
Pomeroy. (740) 992-2865.
Sunday traditional worship, 10
a.m., with Bible study following,
Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.

Hemlock Grove Christian
Church
Pastor Diana Carsey Kinder,
Church school (all ages), 9:15
a.m.; church service, 10 a.m.;
Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m.

Congregational

Forest Run

Trinity Church

Pastor: Wesley Thoene. Sunday
school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m.

201 E. Second St., Pomeroy.
Worship, 10:25 a.m. Pastor
Randy Smith.

Episcopal
Grace Episcopal Church
326 East Main Street, Pomeroy.
Holy Eucharist, 11 a.m.

Holiness
Independent Holiness
Church
626 Brick Street, Rutland.
Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.;
Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.;
Evening Service, 6 p.m.;
Wednesday service, 7 p.m.

Community Church
Main Street, Rutland. Pastor:
Steve Tomek. Sunday worship, 10
a.m.; Sunday services, 7 p.m.

Danville Holiness Church
31057 Ohio 325, Langsville.
Pastor: Paul Eckert. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday
worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.;
Wednesday prayer service, 7
p.m.

Calvary Pilgrim Chapel

Pastor: Jeffrey Wallace. First and
Third Sunday. Worship, 9:30
a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.

Bearwallow Ridge Church
of Christ
Pastor: Bruce Terry. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30
a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday
services, 6:30 p.m.

Zion Church of Christ
Harrisonville Road,Rutland,.
Pastor: C Burns,Sunday school,
9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.
and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services,
7 p.m.

Tuppers Plains Church of
Christ
Worship service, 9 a.m.;
communion, 10 a.m.; Sunday
school, 10:15 a.m.; youth, 5:50
p.m.; Wednesday Bible study,
7 p.m.

Bradbury Church of
Christ

75 Pearl Street, Middleport.
Pastor: Matt Phoenix. Sunday:
worship service, 10:30 a.m.;
Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.;
Wednesday service, 7 p.m. 740691-5006.

Latter-Day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints
Ohio 160. (740) 446-6247 or
(740) 446-7486. Sunday school,
10:20-11 a.m.; relief society/
priesthood, 11:05 a.m.-12 p.m.;
sacrament service, 9-10-15
a.m.; homecoming meeting ﬁrst
Thursday, 7 p.m.

Lutheran
Saint John Lutheran
Church
Pine Grove. Worship, 9 a.m.;
Sunday school, 10 a.m.

Our Savior Lutheran
Church
Walnut and Henry Streets,
Ravenswood, W.Va. Pastor:
David Russell. Sunday school, 10
a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.

Saint Paul Lutheran
Church

39558 Bradbury Road,
Middleport. Minister: Justin
Roush. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
worship, 10:30 a.m.

Corner of Sycamore and Second
streets, Pomeroy. Sunday school,
9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.

Rutland Church of Christ

Graham United Methodist

Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
worship and communion, 10:30
a.m.

Pastor: Richard Nease. Worship,
11 a.m.

Bradford Church of Christ

New Haven. Pastor: Richard
Nease. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
Tuesday prayer meeting and
Bible study, 6:30 p.m.

Ohio 124 and Bradbury Road.
Minister: Russ Moore. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 8 a.m.
and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening
service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday adult
Bible study and youth meeting,
6:30 p.m.

Hickory Hills Church of
Christ
Tuppers Plains. Pastor: Mike
Moore. Bible class, 9 a.m.;
Sunday worship, 10 a.m. and
6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible
class, 7 p.m.

Reedsville Church of
Christ
Pastor: Jack Colgrove. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship
service, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday
Bible study, 6:30 p.m.

Christian Union
Hartford Church of Christ
in Christian Union
Hartford, W.Va. Pastor: Mike
Puckett. Sunday school, 9:30
a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7
p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m.

Church of God
Mount Moriah Church of
God
Mile Hill Road, Racine. Pastor:
James Satterﬁeld. Sunday school,
9:45 a.m.; evening service, 6
p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m.

Rutland River of Life
Church of God
Pastor: Sam Buckley: Sunday
worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday services, 7 p.m.
Church of God of Prophecy
O.J. White Road off Ohio 160.
Pastor: P.J. Chapman. Sunday
school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11
a.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m.

Amazing Grace
Community Church

Pastor: Wesley Thoene. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30
a.m.

New Beginnings
Pomeroy. Pastor:Walt and Sheryl
Goble. Worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday
school, 9:15 a.m..

United Methodist

Bechtel United Methodist

Mount Olive United
Methodist
Off of 124 behind Wilkesville.
Pastor: Rev. Ralph Spires. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship,
10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday
services, 7 p.m.

Alfred
Pastor: John Frank. Sunday
school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11
a.m.

Chester
Pastor:Walt and Sheryl Goble.
Worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school,
10 a.m.

Joppa
Pastor: Denzil Null. Worship,
9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30
a.m.

Long Bottom

Community of Christ

Pastor: Mark Brookins. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30
a.m.; Thursday services, 7 p.m.

Salem Center
Pastor: John Chapman. Sunday
school, 10:15 a.m.; worship, 9:15
a.m.; Bible study, Monday 7 p.m.
Pastor: James Marshall. Sunday
school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m.;
Wednesday services, 10 a.m.
Pastor: James Marshall. Carmel
and Bashan Roads, Racine..
Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.;
worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday
Bible study, noon.

Morning Star
Pastor: James Marshall. Sunday
school, 11 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m.
East Letart
Pastor:Larry Fisher. Sunday
school, 9 a.m.; worship, 9:30 a.m.

Racine
Pastor:Larry Fisher. Sunday
school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11
a.m.; Tuesday Bible study, 7 p.m.

Coolville United
Methodist Church
Main and Fifth Street. Pastor:
Helen Kline. Sunday school, 10
a.m.; worship, 9 a.m.; Tuesday
services, 7 p.m.

Bethel Church
Township Road 468C. Pastor:
Phillip Bell. Sunday school, 9
a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.

Hockingport Church
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
worship, 10:30 a.m.
Torch Church
County Road 63. Sunday school,
9:30 am.; worship, 10:30 a.m.

Free Methodist
Laurel Cliff
Laurel Cliff Road. Pastor: Bill
O’Brien. Sunday school, 9:30;
morning worship, 10:30; evening
worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday
Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Nazarene
Point Rock Church of the
Nazarene
Route 689 between Wilksville
and Albany. Pastor: Diane
Chapman Pettit. Sunday School,
10 a.m.; worship service, 11
a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m.;
Wednesday service, 6 p.m.

New Hope Church of the
Nazarene
980 General Hartinger Parkway,
Middleport. Pastor Bill Justis.
Sunday school, 10 a.m.; morning
worship, 11 a.m.; evening
worship, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday
evening Bible study, 6:30 p.m.;
men’s Bible study, 7 p.m.

Reedsville Fellowship
Pastor: Russell Carson. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45
a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday
services, 7 p.m.

Syracuse Church of the
Nazarene
Pastor: Daniel Fulton. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m., worship, 10:30
a.m.; Wednesday and Sunday
evenings, 7 p.m.

Chester Church of the
Nazarene

Tuppers Plains Saint Paul

Non-Denominational

Pastor: Mark Brookins, Sunday
school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15
a.m.; Bible study, Tuesday 10
a.m.

Common Ground
Missions

Asbury

Oasis Christian
Fellowship

Rutland

Pastor: John Frank. Worship,
9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30
a.m.; ﬁrst Sunday of the month,
7 p.m.

Reedsville

Ohio 681, Tuppers Plains.
Pastor: Wayne Dunlap. Sunday
worship, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.;
Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m.

Pastor: Walt and Sheryl Goble.
Sunday school, 9 a.m.; Worship
Service 10 am:; 8 am worship
service with Lenora Leifheit

Pastor: Will Luckeydoo. Sunday
School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday
morning service, 10:30 a.m.;
Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.
Rutland Church of the Nazarene
Pastor: Ann Forbes. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30
a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m.

Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
worship, 10:30 a.m.

(Full Gospel Church).
Harrisonville. Pastors: Bob and
Kay Marshall. Thursday, 7 p.m.

(Non-denominational
fellowship). Meeting in the
Meigs Middle School cafeteria.
Pastor: Christ Stewart. Sunday,
10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Rocksprings

Carmel-Sutton

Wesleyan Bible Holiness
Church

Keno Church of Christ

Asbury Syracuse

Rose of Sharon Holiness
Church

Middleport Church of
Christ
Fifth and Main Street. Pastor:
David Hopkins. Sunday school,
9 a.m; Morning Worship Service
10 am, Sunday evening 6 p.m.;
Wednesday services, 7 p.m.

A New Beginning

Bethany

212 West Main Street. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30
a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday
services, 7 p.m.

2480 Second Street, Syracuse.,
Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m.

339 S. 3rd Ave., Middleport.
Pastor: Rebecca Zurcher. Sunday
School, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30
a.m.

State Route 143. Pastor: Mark
Nix. Sunday school, 10 a.m.;
worship, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.;
Wednesday service, 7 p.m.

Leading Creek Road, Rutland.
Pastor: Rev. Michael S King.
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
Sunday worship, 7 p.m.;
Wednesday prayer meeting, 7
p.m.

Pomeroy Church of Christ

Heath

Syracuse Community
Church

Pastor: Dennis Moore and Rick
Little. Sunday, 10 a.m.

Syracuse. Pastor: Wesley Thoene.
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday
services, 7:30 p.m.

Team Jesus Ministries

Flatwoods

New Hope Church

Pastor:Walt and Sheryl Goble.
Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship,
11:15 a.m.

Old American Legion Hall,
Fourth Ave., Middleport. Sunday,
5 p.m.

333 Mechanic Street, Pomeroy.
Pastor: Eddie Baer. Sunday
worship, 10:30 a.m.

Portland-Racine Road. Pastors:
Dean Holben, Janice Danner, and
Denny Evans. Sunday school,
9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.;
Wednesday services, 7 p.m.

Bethel Worship Center
39782 Ohio 7 (two miles south
of Tuppers Plains). Pastor: Rob
Barber; praise and worship
led by Otis and Ivy Crockron;
(740) 667-6793. Sunday 10 a.m.;
Afﬁliated with SOMA Family of
Ministries, Chillicothe. Bethelwc.
org.

Ash Street Church

Calvary Bible Church
Pomeroy. Pastor: Rev.
Blackwood. Sunday school, 9:30
a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and
7:30 p.m.; Wednesday service,
7:30 p.m.

Stiversville Community
Church
Pastor: Bryan and Missy Dailey.
Sunday school, 11 a.m.; worship,
11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Rejoicing Life Church
500 North Second Ave.,
Middleport. Pastor: Mike
Foreman. Pastor Emeritus:
Lawrence Foreman. Worship, 10
a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m.

Clifton Tabernacle Church
Clifton, W.Va. Sunday school,
10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.;
Wednesday service, 7 p.m.

Full Gospel Church of the
Living Savior
Route 338, Antiquity. Pastor:
Jesse Morris. Saturday, 2 p.m.

Salem Community
Church
Lieving Road, West Columbia,
W.Va. (304) 675-2288. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday
evening, 7 p.m.; Wednesday
Bible study, 7 p.m.

Hobson Christian
Fellowship Church
Pastor: Herschel White. Sunday 7
p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

398 Ash Street, Middleport.
Pastor: Mark Morrow. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; morning
worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30
p.m.; Wednesday service, 6:30
p.m.; youth service, 6:30 p.m.

Restoration Christian
Fellowship

Agape Life Center

House of Healing
Ministries

(Full Gospel church). 603 Second
Ave., Mason. Pastors: John and
Patty Wade. (304) 773-5017.
Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.

Abundant Grace
923 South Third Street,
Middleport. Pastor: Teresa
Davis. Sunday service, 10 a.m.;
Wednesday service, 7 p.m.

Faith Full Gospel Church
Long Bottom. Pastor: Steve
Reed. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
worship, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Friday
fellowship service, 7 p.m.

Harrisonville Community
Church
Pastor: Theron Durham. Sunday,
9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.

Middleport Community
Church
575 Pearl Street, Middleport.
Pastor: Sam Anderson. Sunday
school, 10 a.m.; evening, 7:30
p.m.; Wednesday service, 7:30
p.m.

Faith Valley Tabernacle
Church
Bailey Run Road. Pastor: Rev.
Emmett Rawson. Sunday
evening, 7 p.m.; Thursday
service, 7 p.m.

Syracuse Mission
1141 Bridgeman Street,
Syracuse. Sunday School,
10 a.m.; evening, 6 p.m.;
Wednesday service, 7 p.m.

Dyesville Community
Church
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

9365 Hooper Road, Athens.
Pastor: Lonnie Coats. Sunday
worship, 10 a.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.

(Full Gospel) Ohio 124,
Langsville. Pastors: Robert and
Roberta Musser. Sunday school,
9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.
and 7 p.m.; Wednesday service,
7 p.m.

Hysell Run Community
Church
33099 Hysell Run Road,
Pomeroy, Ohio; Pastors Larry
and Cheryl Lemley. Sunday
School 9:30 a.m.; morning
worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday
evening service, 7 p.m.; Sunday
night youth service, 7 p.m.
ages 10 through high school;
Thursday Bible study, 7 p.m.;
fourth Sunday night is singing
and communion.

Endtime House of Prayer
Ohio 681, Snowville; Pastor
Robert Vance. Sunday School
10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.; Bible
Study, Thursday 6 p.m.

Mount Olive Community
Church
51305 Mount Olive Rd, Long
Bottom, OH 45743 Sunday
School 9:30 am, Sunday Evening
6 pm, Pastor: Don Bush Cell:
740-444-1425 or Home: 740843-5131

Grace Gospel
196 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy,
OH 45769 Sunday School 10:00
AM, Sunday Service 11:00
AM, Sunday Evening 6:00 PM,
Wednesday 6:00 PM, Pastor:
Thomas Wilson

Pentecostal
Pentecostal Assembly

Worship, 5 p.m.

Tornado Road, Racine. Sunday
school, 10 a.m.; evening, 7 p.m.;
Wednesday services, 7 p.m.

Faith Gospel Church

Presbyterian

Long Bottom. Sunday school,
9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m.
and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30
p.m.

Harrisonville
Presbyterian Church

Morse Chapel Church

Full Gospel Lighthouse
33045 Hiland Road, Pomeroy.
Pastor: Roy Hunter. Sunday
school, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.;
Wednesday evening, 7:30 p.m.

South Bethel Community
Church
Silver Ridge. Pastor: Linda
Damewood. Sunday school, 9
a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. Second
and fourth Sundays; Bible study,
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Carleton
Interdenominational
Church
Kingsbury. Sunday school, 9:30
a.m.; worship service, 10:30
a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m.

Freedom Gospel Mission
Bald Knob on County Road
31. Pastor: Rev. Roger Willford.
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.;
worship, 7 p.m.

Fairview Bible Church
Letart, W.Va., Route 1. Pastor:
Brian May. Sunday school,
9:30 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.;
Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m.

Faith Fellowship Crusade
for Christ
Pastor: Rev. Franklin Dickens.
Friday, 7 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. David Faulkner.
Sunday worship 9:30 a.m.

Middleport First
Presbyterian Church
165 N Fourth Ave Middleport,
OH 45760, Pastor:Ann Moody.
Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship
service, 11:15 am

United Brethren
Eden United Brethren in
Christ
Ohio 124, between Reedsville
and Hockingport. Pastor Aaron
Martindale, Charles Martindale.
Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship,
11 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7
p.m. Sunday service at 7pm

Mount Hermon United
Brethren in Christ Church
36411 Wickham Road, Pomeroy.
Pastor: Adam Will. Adult Sunday
School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship
and Childrens Ministry – 10:30
a.m.; Wednesday Adult Bible
Study and Kingdom Seekers
(grades 4-6) 6:30 p.m. www.
mounthermonub.org.

Wesleyan
White’s Chapel Wesleyan
Coolville Road. Pastor: Rev.
Charles Martindale. Sunday
school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30
a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m.

�Sports
6 Friday, February 7, 2020

Daily Sentinel

Girls basketball tourney draw

SE Ohio postseason takes ‘super-sectional’ approach in 2020
By Bryan Walters
bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com

Alex Hawley | OVP Sports

Meigs junior Hannah Durst goes in for a layup during the Lady Marauders’ nonconference bout with Belpre on Dec. 30, 2019, in Rocksprings, Ohio.

A new twist to the historic
postseason chase.
The ‘super-sectional’ element has been added this year
to the 2020 Southeast Ohio
District Girls Basketball Tournament brackets, which were
released Sunday by the Ohio
High School Athletic Association.
Instead of the traditional
north/south or east/west breakdowns that have previously
been used at the sectional level
in all divisions, the Southeast
Ohio District Athletic Board

is using more of a universal
approach this postseason by
implementing a seeding process that applies throughout
the district.
Instead of two brackets at
travel-friendly locations for
different parts of the district
in each division, the Southeast
District tournament is now
using a division-wide seeding
system that has all programs
capable of facing one another
at any level of the postseason
— particularly in the sectional
rounds.
The general concept is to
ensure that the very best teams
from the Southeast District

are advancing deeper into the
postseason, regardless of what
side of the district a team hails
from.
For example, teams from
Gallia or Meigs counties now
have just as much of chance
of playing programs from the
west side of the district —
say Hillsboro, Portsmouth,
Whiteoak, etc. — in the sectional rounds as previous regulars such as Warren, Vinton
County, Waterford, etc.
Previously, those programs
from the west side of the district were usually matchups to
See DRAW | 7

Red Wolves rally past Rio women
Golden
Eagles hold
off Southern
By Randy Payton

For Ohio Valley Publishing

By Alex Hawley
ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com

BELPRE, Ohio — So much for second chances.
The Southern boys basketball team — which
dropped a 66-63 decision to Belpre on Jan. 7 in
Racine — fell to those same Golden Eagles by a
48-43 tally on Tuesday in Washington County.
After a 9-9 tie eight minutes into play, Belpre
(12-8, 10-4 TVC Hocking) — which has won
three league games in a row — went on a 12-to9 second quarter spurt for a 21-18 halftime lead.
Southern (7-10, 6-6) got one point back in the
third period, outscoring BHS 15-to-14 to make
the Golden Eagle lead 35-33 with eight minutes
to play.
The Purple and Gold scored 10 points in the
fourth quarter, but Belpre capped off the 48-43
win with a baker’s dozen, including a 9-of-14
performance from the free throw line.
For the game, SHS was 6-for-9 (66.7 percent)
at the foul line, to go with 17 two-pointers and
one triple. Meanwhile, the hosts made 14-of-20
(70 percent) free throws, and had four of their
15 ﬁeld goals come from downtown.
Arrow Drummer led the guests with 19
points, featuring eight ﬁeld goals and a trio of
free throws. Cole Steele and Trey McNickle
scored 11 points apiece for Southern, with
Steele claiming the team’s lone trifecta. Coltin
Parker rounded out the Tornado total with one
point.
Connor Baker paced Belpre with 17 points,
followed by Logan Adams with 13 and Eric Dotson with 11. Nick Godfrey scored three in the
win, while Evan Wells and P.J. Alder tallied two
each.
Southern will look to snap its three-game skid
when Wahama visits Racine on Friday.
Alex Hawley can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100.

OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE
Friday, Feb. 7
Boys Basketball
Wahama at Southern, 7:30
Athens at River Valley, 7:30
Waterford at South Gallia, 7:30
Hannan at Sherman, 7 p.m.
Eastern at Belpre, 7:30
Meigs at Vinton County, 7:30
Wrestling
Point Pleasant at Ripley, 5:30
Saturday, Feb. 8
Boys Basketball
Point Pleasant at Gallia Academy, 7:30
Girls Basketball
Nitro at Point Pleasant, 1:30
Ritchie County at Wahama, 7:30
Federal Hocking at Eastern, 7:30
Wrestling
OHSAA State Duals, TBA
Swimming
Sectionals at Ohio University, TBA

RICHMOND, Ind.
— Admittedly, among
the nine losses that the
University of Rio Grande
women’s basketball team
had accrued through its
ﬁrst 25 games, were ﬁve
or six contests that the
RedStorm could have —
and probably should have
— emerged victorious.
But Tuesday night’s
game at Indiana University East, which produced
a 10th loss for head
coach David Smalley’s
club, was one that may
prove haunting for some
time to come.
Rio Grande squandered a 20-point second
quarter lead, as the host
Red Wolves rallied for an
87-80 win in River States
Conference play at Lingle
Court.
The RedStorm, who
entered Tuesday night’s
matchup with wins in
four of their previous
ﬁve outings and seven of
their last 10, slipped to
16-10 overall and 8-4 in
the RSC with the loss.
IU East, which
dropped an 86-79 decision at Rio on January 4,
upped its record to 8-18
overall and 6-6 in league
play.
The Red Wolves
appeared as if they
would be the ones being
devoured after the
RedStorm reeled off 17
straight points at one
stretch en route to a
36-17 lead at the end of
the ﬁrst quarter.
Freshman Kaylie
Apperson (McConnelsville, OH) fueled Rio’s
blistering start by connecting on all ﬁve of her
three-point goals in the
opening period.
Fellow frosh Samaria
Rodgers-Gossett (Columbus, OH), who ﬁnished
with a career-high 12
points of her own, connected on one of two free
throw attempts just 39
seconds into the second
stanza to give the RedStorm their seemingly
insurmountable 20-point
cushion but, somewhere
along the line, the memo
that told the hosts they
were supposed to go
away quietly never got
delivered to the IUE
bench.
A 15-2 spurt following
the Rodgers-Gossett free
throw pulled the Red
Wolves within 39-32,
although Rio did restore
a 13-point edge by halftime, 50-37.

Courtesy photo

Rio Grande freshman Kaylie Apperson connects on one of her five three-point goals in Tuesday
night’s 87-80 loss at Indiana University East in Richmond, Ind.

But IUE continued its
surge — and then some
— in the second half.
The Wolves tied the
score at 56-all thanks to a
bucket by Megan Harlow
— her only ﬁeld goal of
the night — with 4:36
remaining in the third
quarter, but Rio got eight
straight points from
sophomore Avery Harper
(Seaman, OH) to regain
a 64-56 cushion with
2:51 left in the period.
IUE ﬁnished the stanza
on 8-0 run to knot the
score again and then
took a 66-64 lead — its
ﬁrst advantage since 2-0
— on a layup by Reagan
Hune with 9:15 left to
play.
Rio Grande managed
to tie the game three
more times after than,
but never led again.
The Red Wolves
posted an 11-3 run after
the last of the three
deadlocks, culminated
by an Addie Brown free

throw with 2:07 remaining following a technical
foul that was assessed
to Smalley, to take their
largest lead of the night,
81-73.
Rio got no closer than
four points (twice) from
that point on, as IUE
went 6-for-8 at the charity stripe over the ﬁnal
28.1 seconds to nail
down the come-frombehind win.
Brown had 24 points
to lead the Red Wolves,
while Kamiylah Bomar
netted 17 points and
Hune had 16 points, six
steals and three assists
in the winning effort.
Zikaya Wright also
had seven rebounds and
two blocks for IUE.
In addition to Apperson and Rodgers-Gossett, Rio Grande had
four players ﬁnish in
double ﬁgures.
Harper equaled
Apperson’s team-high
of 15 points, freshman

Lexi Woods (Waverly,
OH) netted 11 points,
while the duo of senior
Sydney Holden (Wheelersburg, OH) and
freshman Hailey Jordan
(Columbus, OH) contributed 10 points each.
Jordan also had a
game-high 10 rebounds,
while Holden also had
nine rebounds and
seven assists.
The RedStorm shot
just 30 percent in the
second half after notching a 58 percent clip
prior to halftime and
also committed 23 turnovers — 13 of which
came after the break.
Rio Grande returns
to action on Saturday
afternoon when Ohio
Christian University
visits the Newt Oliver
Arena for a 1 p.m.
tipoff.
Randy Payton is the Sports
Information Director at the
University of Rio Grande.

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Scoreless stretch sinks RedStorm men
For Ohio Valley Publishing

RICHMOND, Ind. —
There was absolutely no
difﬁculty in determining
where things got away
from the University
of Rio Grande men’s
basketball team during
Tuesday night’s gettogether against Indiana
University East.
The host Red Wolves
used a 22-0 run which
spanned the ﬁnal 9:07 of

the ﬁrst half and the ﬁrst
1:27 of the second stanza to fuel a 79-57 victory
over the RedStorm in
River States Conference
action at Lingle Court.
IU East improved to
17-9 overall and 11-1
in league play, keeping
pace with RSC East
Division co-leader WVUTech, which picked
up a road win at Ohio
Christian University on
Tuesday.
The win also kept the

Courtesy photo

Rio Grande’s Bobby Anderson lets go of a shot over the outstretched
arms of Indiana University East’s Keating Rombach during the first
half of Tuesday night’s game at Lingle Court in Richmond, Ind. The
Red Wolves used a first half scoring spurt to build a big lead and
hand the RedStorm a 79-57 loss.

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Adena High School.
The Lady Raiders
are the 12th seed in the
Chillicothe 2 bracket and
From page 6
face ﬁfth seeded Unioto
in a sectional ﬁnal at 8
be found at the district
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13,
tournament level.
at Adena High School.
This year also has a
South Gallia and
different feel to the postSouthern are competseason chase as Eastern
ing in opposite brackets
— the 2014 Division IV
state champion — will be in Division IV, with the
competing at the Division Lady Rebels coming
away with the 12th seed.
III level this winter.
SGHS will face ﬁfth
The Lady Eagles ended
seeded Green in a Jackup as the 21st seeded
team in D-3 and will face son 1 sectional ﬁnal at 1
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at
12th seeded Oak Hill in
a sectional semiﬁnal at 8 Northwest High School.
The Lady Tornadoes
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at
Jackson High School.
The winner travels to
Lucasville Valley High
School on Saturday, Feb.
15, to face the winner
of the 5-28 matchup
between Northwest and
Crooksville. The Waverly
1 sectional ﬁnal will begin
at 2:45 p.m.
Gallia Academy, Meigs
and River Valley are all
participating in the Division II tournament, with
the Blue Angels ending
up as the lone program in
the Chillicothe 1 bracket.
GAHS came away with
the 15th seed and will
face 18th seeded Jackson
in a sectional semiﬁnal at
8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10,
at Logan High School.
The winner faces
second seeded Sheridan
in the sectional ﬁnal at
noon Saturday, Feb. 15, at
Logan High School.
The Lady Marauders
are the 16th seed in the
Chillicothe 2 bracket and
take on Athens in a sectional semiﬁnal at 6:15
p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at
Logan High School.
The winner faces topseeded Circleville in the
sectional ﬁnal at 6:15
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at

Red Wolves perfect in 12
all-time meetings with
Rio since joining the
NAIA.
Rio Grande fell to
11-15 overall and 4-8 in
the RSC with its second
consecutive loss.
The RedStorm were
playing without the
services of sophomore
Gunner Short (Catlettsburg, KY), who missed
the game with a sore
knee, but still found
themselves locked in an
18-18 tie after a bucket
by senior Hadith Tiggs
(Mayﬁeld Heights, OH)
with 9:07 left in the ﬁrst
half.
Unfortunately, those
would be the last points
scored by Rio for just
over 10-1/2 minutes.
By the time the RedStorm scored their next
point on a free throw
by freshman Shiloah
Blevins (South Webster,
OH) with 18:33 left
to play, IUE had built
a commanding 40-18
cushion and the contest
was, for all intents and
purposes, over and done
with.
The Red Wolves eventually built a 31-point
advantage, 64-33, following a three-pointer
by Garrett Silcott with
just over 8-1/2 minutes
remaining and Rio got
no closer than 19 points
the rest of the way.
IU East shot 57 percent for the game — 60
percent in the opening
half and 55.2% over the
ﬁnal 20 minutes — and
connected on 11 of 19
three-point attempts
(57.9%) against the
nation’s fourth-ranked
team in terms of threepoint ﬁeld goal defense.
Nine different players scored for the Red
Wolves, with reigning
RSC Player of the Week
Bishop Smith netting a
game-high 21 points. He

also handed out a gamebest six assists.
Silcott ﬁnished with
17 points and three
blocked shots in the
winning effort, while
Jehu Lafeuillee tallied
12 points, a team-high
seven rebounds, two
steals and two blocks of
his own.
Rio Grande, which
shot just 28 percent
from the ﬂoor in the ﬁrst
half, didn’t fare much
better after the intermission and ﬁnished the

Oliver Arena.
The Trailblazers are
one of two teams —
Point Park University
is the other — that the
RedStorm are battling
for the ﬁnal post-season
bid out of the league’s
East Division. The Pioneers come to Rio next
Tuesday.
Saturday’s game
against OCU is scheduled for a 3 p.m. tipoff.
Randy Payton is the Sports
Information Director at the
University of Rio Grande.

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people in need and at the same time reach out to the
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are the 14th seed in the
Jackson 2 bracket and
take on Sciotoville East
in a sectional semiﬁnal
at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb.
10, at Wellston High
School.
The winner faces third
seeded Trimble in the
sectional ﬁnal at 2:45
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at
Wellston High School.
Visit ohsaa.org for
complete brackets of the
2020 Southeast District
girls basketball tournament in all divisions.
Bryan Walters can be reached at
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game at 29.6 percent
(16-for-54).
Blevins had 16 points
and nine rebounds to
lead the RedStorm in
a losing cause, while
junior Dwaine Simmons
(Grand Turk, Turks &amp;
Caicos) ﬁnished with
11 points and Tiggs
was credited with ﬁve
assists.
Rio Grande is scheduled to return to action
on Saturday when Ohio
Christian University
pays a visit to the Newt

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Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate
The State of Ohio, Meigs County
CASE NUMBER 19CV035
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Plaintiff
-vsCatherine E. Titus aka Catherine E. Workman
Defendants
In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I
will offer for sale at public auction the following described real
estate, situate in the County of Meigs and state of Ohio, and in
the Township of Sutton to-wit:

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE MEIGS
COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 46946 State Route 124, Racine,
(Sutton Township) OH 45771
PPN#: 1800807000
Auction will take place in the basement of the Meigs County
Courthouse on February 21, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. If the property
remains unsold after the first auction, it will be offered for sale
at auction again on March 6, 2020 at the same time and place.
Said Premises Appraised at $30,000.00
The Sheriff’s Office nor any affiliates have access to the inside
of said property.
Required Deposit: $5,000.00

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VILLAGE OF POMEROY WATER METER REPLACEMENT
LEGAL NOTICE- INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bids will be received for furnishing all labor, materials
and equipment necessary to complete a project known as Village of Pomeroy Water Meter Replacement at the Village of
Pomeroy Office (the “OWNER”), 660 E. Main Street, Suite A,
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 until 11:00 A.M. local time on February 26, 2020, and at said time and place, publicly opened and
read aloud. Bids may be mailed or delivered in advance to
the Village of Pomeroy at the above address.

The Meigs County Board of Commissioners cordially invites
you or your designee to participate as a stakeholder in the
upcoming 1st public hearing and Community Development
Implementation Strategy (CDIS) meeting for PY 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program grant funding.
They will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, February 25, 2020
TIME: 7:00 PM Public Hearing &amp; 7:30 PM CDIS Meeting
PLACE: Meigs County Courthouse, 3nd Floor, Common
Pleas Room
PURPOSE: To provide citizens and local officials with pertinent
information about the CDBG program including an explanation
of eligible activities and program requirements.
The CDBG program can fund a broad range of activities,
including: economic development projects, street, water supply,
drainage and sanitary sewer improvements, park acquisition
and improvements, demolition of unsafe structures, rehabilitation of housing, and neighborhood facilities. The activities must
be designed to primarily benefit low-and-moderate income
persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and
blight, or meet an urgent need of the community. The county is
eligible for approximately $150,000 of Fiscal Year 2020 Community Development Program funding, providing the county
meets applicable program requirements as well as many other
CDBG competitive grant programs. Please come to the meeting prepared to discuss potential FY 2020 project needs for
your local government or agency/organization.
If you cannot attend this meeting, but wish to have the information available, please contact Anthony Iachini at Buckeye Hills
Regional Council and you will be mailed the packet of CDBG
information. Anthony can be reached at 740-376-7661.
2/7/2020

The project consists of: Contract #2 – Water Meter Installation
A copy of the Bid Documents containing the Bid Requirements
and Contract Documents (including all bid sheets, specifications and any addenda) can be obtained from IBI Group, 5085
Tile Plant Road, New Lexington, OH 43764 with a
non-refundable payment of $75 each. Checks should be
made payable to IBI Group. This legal ad will be available for
viewing at Builders Exchange and Dodge Data &amp; Analytics.
Each Bidder is required to furnish with its submission of the
fully completed Bid Documents, a Bid Security in accordance
with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form (Bid Guarantee and Contract and Performance Bond as provided in Section 153.57.1 of the Ohio Revised Code), must be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Those
Bidders that elect to submit bid guaranty in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with Section 153.54 (C) of the Ohio Revised Code. Any such letter of
credit shall be revocable only at the option of the beneficiary
OWNER. The amount of the certified check, cashier’s check, or
letter of credit shall be equal to ten (10) percent of the Bid and
the Successful Bidder will be required to submit a bond in the
form provided in 153.57 of the Ohio Revised Code in conjunction with the execution of the Contract.
Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties
submitting the Bidding Documents and all persons interested
therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences
on projects of similar size and complexity. The OWNER intends
that this Project be completed no later than the time period as
set forth in Article 4 of the Standard Form of Agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR on the Basis of a Stipulated Price.
Each Bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for
employment are not discriminated against because of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, or age.
All CONTRACTORS and subcontractors involved with the project shall to the extent practicable, use Ohio products, materials,
services and labor in the implementation of their project.
DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN
SECTION 143.011 OF THE (OHIO) REVISED CODE APPLY
TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF SECTION 153.011 OF THE
(OHIO) REVISED CODE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF
THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES.
Additionally, CONTRACTOR compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code
Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive Order of 1972, and
Governor’s Executive Order 84-9 shall be required.
Bidders must comply with the prevailing Davis-Bacon wage
rates on Public Improvements in Meigs County as determined
by the U.S. Department of labor, Federal Wage and Hour Division.
The ENGINEER’s estimate for this project is: Contract #2 $47,500.00
The Village of Pomeroy reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities. The Village of Pomeroy reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to increase or
decrease or omit any item or times and/or award the bid to
the lowest and best bidder.
2/7/2020, 2/14/2020, 2/21/2020

SHERIFF’S SALE, CASE NO. 19 CV 033, FARMERS BANK
AND SAVINGS COMPANY, PLAINTIFF, VS. JAMES CRAIG
COTTRILL, ET AL., DEFENDANTS, COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS, MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO.
In pursuance of an Order of Sale issued out of said Court in the
above action, I will offer for sale at public auction to be held on
the front steps of the Meigs County Courthouse in Pomeroy,
Meigs County, Ohio, on Friday, February 21, 2020, at 10:00
a.m., the following described real estate, to wit:
THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY, SITUATED IN THE
TOWN OF SYRACUSE, COUNTY OF MEIGS AND THE
STATE OF OHIO. A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF
THE ABOVE NAMED REAL ESTATE MAY BE FOUND IN THE
MEIGS COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, VOLUME 174,
PAGE 673, OFFICIAL RECORDS.
AUDITOR’S PARCEL NOS.: 20-00744.000 and 20-00104.000
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2634 Third St., Syracuse, OH 45779
Subject to any statutory rights of redemption.
Sold subject to accrued 2020 real estate taxes and to any
ongoing or uncertified special assessments or delinquent
charges, as well as any reservations, restrictions or covenants of record.
The above described real estate is sold “as is” without
warranties or covenants.
Said premises appraised at $18,000.00 and cannot be sold for
less than two-thirds of that amount. In addition, the purchaser
shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes determined by the Court that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
No employees of the Sheriff’s Office or any of its affiliates have
access to the inside of said property, and no interior inspection
may have been made by the appraisers. All properties are as is
and not to be entered until the deed is in the purchaser’s possession.
If the property is not sold at the above sale date, it will be offered for sale again on March 6, 2020, at the same time and location above. The second sale will start with no minimum bid.
In addition, the purchaser shall be responsible for those costs,
allowances, and taxes determined by the Court that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
TERMS OF SALE: Payment shall be made in the form of
certified/cashier’s check (cash and personal checks are not accepted). If the appraisal is less than or equal to $10,000.00 =
deposit $2,000.00; greater than $10,000.00 but less than or
equal to $200,000.00 = deposit $5,000.00; greater than
$200,000.00 = deposit is $10,000.00. Deposits due at the time
of sale and made payable to the Sheriff. Balance due within 30
days of confirmation of sale.
All remote bids are to be submitted by email or fax by 4:30 p.m.
the day prior to the sale. Email:
cheyenne.trussell@meigssheriff.org; Fax: 740-992-2654
KEITH O. WOOD
Meigs County Sheriff
Attorney: Douglas W. Little, LITTLE, SHEETS &amp; BARR, LLP,
211-213 E. Second Street, Pomeroy, OH 45769, Telephone:
(740) 992-6689
ALL SHERIFF’S SALES OPERATE UNDER THE DOCTRINE
OF CAVEAT EMPTOR. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE
URGED TO CHECK FOR LIENS IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO.
1/31/2020, 2/7/2020, 2/14/2020

TERMS OF SALE: Property cannot be sold for less than
two-thirds of the appraised value. Required deposit in cash or
certified funds due at the time of sale and balance in cash or
certified check upon confirmation of sale. If Judgment Creditor
is purchaser, no deposit is required.
TERMS OF 2ND SALE: Property to be sold without regard to
minimum bid requirements, subject to payment of taxes and
court costs; deposit and payment requirements same as the
first auction.
Pursuant to ORC 2329.21, purchaser shall be responsible for
those costs, allowances and taxes that the proceeds of the sale
are insufficient to cover.
REIMER LAW CO.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Keith O. Wood, Sheriff
Meigs County, Ohio
1/31/20, 2/7/20, 2/14/20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District –Filter No.3 and
Haga Ridge Booster Station (re-bid)
Sealed bids will be received by Tuppers Plains-Chester Water
District at 39561 Bar 30 Road, Reedsville, Ohio 45772, until
Wednesday February 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM local time, and
then and there publicly opened and read for the WTP Filter No.
3 Improvements and Haga Ridge Booster Station Improvements. (re-bid)
The WTP Filter No. 3 Improvements and Haga Ridge Booster
Station Improvements Project includes replacement of the
existing filter media and support gravels, air wash grid and media retaining screen, and recoating of interior and exterior of
filter vessel at the water treatment plant. Work also includes
repair and recoating of the interior and exterior of the existing
hydro-pneumatic tank and replacement of the air compressor at
the Haga Ridge Booster Station.
Bid Documents as prepared by Hull &amp; Associates may be
examined free of charge during normal business hours at the
following locations:
Hull &amp; Associates, Inc. 59 Grant Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
Ph. 740-344-5451
Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District, 39561 Bar 30 Road,
Reedsville, Ohio 45772 Ph. 740-985-3315
Complete sets of bidding documents may only be purchased
through Hull &amp; Associates, Inc. Bidders may obtain bidding documents upon payment of $80.00 per set (non-refundable) in the
form of cash or check payable to Hull &amp; Associates Inc. Bid
documents may also be obtained by mail upon receipt of
$80.00 plus $20.00 shipping fees at the above office.
Bidders are required to provide Bid security in the form of a Bid
Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the Bid Price or certified
check, cashier’s check or letter of credit equal to ten percent of
the bid amount to guarantee the Bidder’s entrance into a contract, if awarded the project.
Each bid must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the bid and all persons interested therein. Each bidder
must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar
size and complexity, and a complete listing of all subcontractors
to be used. Submit your offer on the Bid Form provided within
these Bid Documents.
Each Bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for
employment are not discriminated against because of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, or age.
All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project
shall to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials,
services and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter
123 is required.
Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public
Improvements in Athens and Meigs County as determined by
the State of Ohio Prevailing Wage Determinations.
The Engineer’s estimate is as follows: $135,000.00
Your offer will be required to be submitted under a condition of
irrevocability for a period of 30 days after submission. In the
event that the Owner is unable to obtain an Agreement with the
Bidder initially selected, the Owner may award the contract to
the next bid, most favorable to the Owner.
The right is reserved by the Owner to reject any or all bids, and
to waive any informality in bids received and to accept any bid
which is deemed to be the lowest and best bid.
1/31/20, 2/7/20

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BEREA, Ohio (AP) —
As Andrew Berry waited
to be welcomed back as
Cleveland’s new general
manager, his baby son,
Kairo, let out a couple of
cranky cries before settling down for a nap.
Later, his 2-year-old
son, Zion, asked Berry if
he could wear a helmet.
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turned to youth in their
front ofﬁce. Maybe this
will work.
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believed to be the youngest GM in NFL history and he’s returned
to Cleveland after one
season in Philadelphia
to encounter some familiar problems with the
Browns, who remain
unstable, underachieving
despite a talented roster
and without a playoff
appearance since 2002.
Berry said he returned
to the team in part for a
chance to work with new
coach Kevin Stefanski,
who was hired last month
after 13 seasons in Minnesota. Stefanski’s only
37, giving Cleveland a
fresh, young duo of decision-makers the Browns
hope can grow and thrive
together for years.
“I am much older
than Andrew,” Stefanski quipped, adding he
missed his own kids after
seeing Berry’s.
Berry joked he didn’t
receive an upgraded parking space upon his return
to Cleveland, where he
was vice president of
player personnel from
2016-18 under GM Sashi
Brown. During that span,
the Browns went 1-15,
0-16 and only made minimal improvement because
of some poor drafts.
The team was often
accused of “tanking” to
get high draft picks and
they used the No. 1 over-

all selections in 2017 and
2018 on star defensive
end Myles Garrett and
quarterback Baker Mayﬁeld, respectively.
Berry isn’t hiding from
his role in not making
the Browns much better,
but he’s determined to
get things right this time
around.
“That stretch is a very
painful period for our
fans, for the city and for
everybody internally in
the organization,” he said.
“I can assure you that
all of us that were there
during that time period
were equally disappointed
with the results during
that time. Now, the one
thing I can say is that the
team and the organization is at a much different
state than it was heading
into that 2016 season,
whether it was the foundation of the roster or the
overall strategy.
“There is no secret that
the strategy at the time
was to accumulate assets,
whether it was cap space,
picks and players, that
would lead to a foundation of long-term success,
but I can assure you that
winning is at the forefront of everyone’s minds
in the organization.”
Berry is just the
second current AfricanAmerican GM in the
NFL, joining Miami’s
Chris Grier. He’s proud
to follow in the footsteps
of black executives like
Ozzie Newsome. Berry’s
sensitive to the league’s
poor track record with
minority hiring, and
remains hopeful others
will get the same opportunity he’s been given by
the Browns.
“Part of this is exposure,” said Berry, who
was joined at the news
conference by his wife,
Brittan, his parents and

TODAY
8 AM

WEATHER

2 PM

33°

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Temperature

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temperature, dew point, barometric
pressure, and changes from past weather
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probability and severity of an asthma attack.

24 hours ending 3 p.m. Thu.
0.31
Month to date/normal
0.78/0.65
Year to date/normal
4.13/3.62

Snowfall

(in inches)

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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.

4

24 hours ending 3 p.m. Thu.
0.0
Month to date/normal
0.0/1.8
Season to date/normal
1.0/13.3

WEATHER TRIVIA™

SUN &amp; MOON

Q: When was the worst ice storm in the
United States?

Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset

Sat.
7:29 a.m.
5:57 p.m.
5:21 p.m.
7:12 a.m.

MOON PHASES
Last

Full

Feb 9

New

Feb 15 Feb 23

First

Mar 2

SOLUNAR TABLE
The solunar period indicates peak feeding times
for ﬁsh and game.

Today
Sat.
Sun.
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Thu.

Major
9:47a
10:44a
11:41a
12:11a
1:13a
2:12a
3:10a

Minor
3:32a
4:29a
5:27a
6:26a
7:26a
8:25a
9:23a

Major
10:17p
11:13p
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1:40p
2:38p
3:36p

Minor
4:02p
4:58p
5:56p
6:54p
7:53p
8:51p
9:49p

WEATHER HISTORY
On Feb. 7, 1954, the temperature in
Los Angeles soared to 91 degrees.
On the same date in 1861, the temperature plunged from 40 degrees
above zero to 30 below in 12 hours in
Hanover, N.H.

0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme

A: Jan. 28-Feb 1, 1951. Texas to New
England. $100 million damage.

Today
7:30 a.m.
5:56 p.m.
4:10 p.m.
6:20 a.m.

Looking at the top
100 players rated by
247 and again a handful
of schools cleaned up.
McKinnley Jackson,
Georgia (11), Alabama
a huge and talented
(10), Clemson (10),
defensive tackle from
LSU (9) and Ohio State
Mississippi, was one of
the few ﬁve-star recruits (7) signed 47 of them.
By landing Jackson,
whose college choice
Texas A&amp;M became the
was a mystery coming
sixth school with more
into signing day.
than four top 100 play“I’ll keep this short,
simple and sweet,” Jack- ers in its new freshman
class, The Aggies came
son said during a news
away with six, which
conference Wednesday
means 53% of the top
at George County High
School in Lucedale, Mis- 100 players signed with
just six schools.
sissippi. “For the next
Last year, seven
three to four years, I’ll be
attending Texas A&amp;M.” schools signed at least
ﬁve of the top 100 for a
The ﬁve-star prostotal of 48 players. Five
pect picked the Aggies
over Alabama and LSU, more schools landed
four top-100s.
allowing one more
In 2018, eight schools
school to break into a
small group that landed had at least ﬁve top100 signees and ﬁve
the majority of the top
schools (Georgia, Ohio
available players. Signing day is typically about State, LSU, Clemson
and Texas) signed 46 of
the rich getting richer,
those players. That year,
and this year the best
12 of the 29 ﬁve-stars
classes were especially
signed with either Geortop heavy.
gia (7) or Clemson (5).
According to 247
Sports’ composite
rankings, there were
Done deal?
31 ﬁve-star prospects
Is ﬁve-star defensive
in this year’s class. Six
end Jordan Burch headschools signed 22 of
ing to his hometown
those players. Clemson school?
led the way with ﬁve as
Burch committed to
part of the highest-rated South Carolina durclass coach Dabo Swin- ing the early signing
ney has ever signed.
period, but never actuAlabama and Georgia
ally signed a national
each landed four ﬁveletter of intent with the
star players. National
Gamecocks and he took
champion LSU, Ohio
a late visit to LSU.
State and Oregon each
At a signing day
had three.
ceremony Wednesday
For the second time
at Hammon School in
in three seasons, 247
Columbia, South CaroSports crowned Georlina, Burch had only a
gia the recruiting cham- Gamecocks hat. South
pion, with Alabama and Carolina coach Will
Clemson close behind.
Muschamp, whose son

Associated Press

SUNDAY

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures
are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

AIR QUALITY
300

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. Thu.

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
12.40
18.85
22.20
12.46
12.92
24.98
12.41
27.12
34.67
12.17
24.00
34.30
22.90

Portsmouth
35/26

24-hr.
Chg.
-0.15
+0.57
+0.21
-0.19
+0.27
+0.39
-0.04
+1.09
+0.22
-0.23
+4.10
+0.60
+2.50

Forecasts and graphics provided by
AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020

Ashland
37/26
Grayson
36/26

62°
38°

Cloudy, rain possible
in the afternoon

Marietta
34/25

Murray City
33/24
Belpre
35/26

Athens
34/24

St. Marys
35/26

Parkersburg
33/24

Coolville
34/25

Elizabeth
35/27

Spencer
35/27

Buffalo
35/27

Ironton
37/26

Milton
36/27

Clendenin
33/24

St. Albans
36/28

Huntington
34/26

NATIONAL FORECAST
110s
100s
Seattle
90s
52/42
80s
70s
60s
50s
40s
30s
20s
10s
San Francisco
0s
60/47
-0s
Los Angeles
69/49
-10s
T-storms
Rain
Showers
Snow
Flurries
Ice
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front

THURSDAY

48°
42°

Cloudy with rain
possible

Wilkesville
34/26
POMEROY
Jackson
36/26
34/25
Ravenswood
Rio Grande
36/27
35/26
Centerville
POINT PLEASANT
Ripley
33/26
GALLIPOLIS
35/27
35/27
35/26

South Shore Greenup
37/26
34/25

41
0 50 100 150 200

Lucasville
36/26

Flips
It’s been three years
since the early signing
period in December was
implemented in college
football, and it is clear
the February frenzy is
gone for good.
“Today used to be the
craziest day on the face
of the earth,” Florida
coach Dan Mullen told
reporters.
Signing day surprises
are now rare as most
teams have their classes
complete or close to
it in December. Ohio
State, for example,
signed one player
Wednesday to complete
its class.
Two of the few
decisions that could
be called surprises
involved Florida
schools.
Four-star safety
Avantae Williams from
Deland, Florida, signed
with Miami instead
of the University of
Florida. And Florida
State lost out on fourstar receiver Malachi
Wideman, who ﬂipped
from a longtime verbal
commitment and signed
with Tennessee.

WEDNESDAY

47°
27°

Periods of rain

plays on the same high
school team with Burch,
was sitting just a few
feet away.
Burch never made an
announcement nor did
any interviews, simply
saying: “For the next
three or four years I’ll
be with my friends.”
When South Carolina
posted a list of 21 signees a few hours later,
Burch’s name was not
among them. The signing period ends April 1.

Cloudy

NATIONAL CITIES

Logan
33/24

McArthur
33/25

Waverly
35/25

TUESDAY

50°
40°

Sun and clouds

Adelphi
33/24
Chillicothe
34/25

MONDAY

45°
40°

Cloudy and chilly with
snow showers

1

AccuWeather.com Cold Index™

(in inches)

SATURDAY

30°

HEALTH TODAY

Precipitation

By Ralph D. Russo

EXTENDED FORECAST

Chilly today with a little snow. Mostly cloudy
tonight. High 35° / Low 27°

Statistics through 3 p.m. Thu.

49°/38°
44°/27°
71° in 2008
-4° in 1917

brother. “There are tons
of talented executives
across the NFL that ﬁt
different demographic
proﬁles, whether it is
age or race or quite
honestly even for gender
at this point in time. I
think certainly part of it
is just increasing awareness because listen,
there are a ton of talented executives across
the league already.”
Berry’s ﬁrst week on
the job has been focused
on getting aligned with
Stefanski on their vision
for the Browns before
digging into other areas.
Berry did address some
other key issues:
— He’s conﬁdent Mayﬁeld will rebound after
struggling in his second
season. Berry had a
hand in drafting the
2018 Heisman Trophy
winner and his view of
him hasn’t wavered.
“Still have a lot of
belief in Baker as a quarterback, his talent and
what we think he can
become in the NFL,” he
said. “Looking forward
to seeing what Kevin,
(offensive coordinator)
Alex (Van Pelt) and his
staff do with Baker this
spring and into the fall.
We are really excited
about his future, and I
am really excited about
the work that Kevin is
going to do with him.”
— Berry eased the
concerns of some
Browns fans who worried the team was going
to become more reliant
upon analytics as the
basis for decisions.
“We will be a scouting-centered front ofﬁce
because I have always
believed and I continue
to believe scouting to be
the lifeblood of roster
building in the NFL,” he
said.

8 PM

ALMANAC
High/low
Normal high/low
Record high
Record low

Handful of elite programs
hoard most top recruits

40°
25°
31°

Daily Sentinel

Charleston
35/27

Shown are noon positions of weather systems and
precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.
Winnipeg
0/-7

Billings
35/26

Montreal
24/6
Minneapolis
28/9

Toronto
23/4

Detroit
Chicago 31/19
34/24
Denver
32/19

El Paso
64/38
Chihuahua
70/38

New York
53/26
Washington
57/33

Kansas City
35/22

Today

Sat.

Hi/Lo/W
59/30/s
37/23/sn
45/33/pc
54/33/r
54/29/r
35/26/c
52/37/c
52/25/r
35/27/sn
50/28/pc
29/19/sn
34/24/sf
35/26/c
33/23/sn
32/25/sn
60/35/s
32/19/sn
30/14/sn
31/19/sn
76/62/s
71/49/s
34/25/c
35/22/c
68/43/s
50/34/s
69/49/s
38/30/c
74/53/t
28/9/sn
40/31/c
62/50/s
53/26/sh
50/30/pc
67/44/pc
55/29/r
67/44/s
31/22/sn
39/15/r
53/30/pc
59/29/pc
39/26/pc
45/36/sh
60/47/s
52/42/r
57/33/r

Hi/Lo/W
60/32/s
38/31/sn
54/36/sh
44/34/pc
45/30/pc
40/19/pc
44/25/sh
34/19/s
41/29/c
50/34/pc
43/18/pc
35/24/sf
37/24/sf
32/27/sn
35/25/c
62/52/s
49/24/pc
30/25/s
26/20/pc
76/63/pc
73/59/sh
34/25/sf
42/36/pc
71/45/s
54/40/s
70/51/s
42/27/sf
76/67/pc
22/15/c
48/30/pc
70/55/pc
37/28/s
54/42/s
70/54/s
42/29/pc
73/48/s
33/25/pc
28/4/s
50/35/pc
48/31/pc
37/30/pc
44/24/pc
59/47/s
48/37/r
47/34/pc

EXTREMES THURSDAY
Atlanta
45/33

National for the 48 contiguous states
High
Low

88° in Immokalee, FL
-32° in Antero Reservoir, CO

Global

Houston
71/49

Monterrey
78/46

City
Albuquerque
Anchorage
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Billings
Boise
Boston
Charleston, WV
Charlotte
Cheyenne
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Dallas
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
Honolulu
Houston
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Las Vegas
Little Rock
Los Angeles
Louisville
Miami
Minneapolis
Nashville
New Orleans
New York City
Oklahoma City
Orlando
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Portland, ME
Raleigh
Richmond
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington, DC

High
Low
Miami
74/53

112° in Learmonth, Australia
-62° in Ilirney, Russia

Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy,
sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow
ﬂurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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our summer-time festivals held
along the river in Pomeroy. From
the 20th annual Big Bend Blues
and Brews Bash to the Sternwheel
Regatta, Meigs County summers
are loaded with fun, food, and
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event Party in the Park, or music
throughout the year at Charlie’s
Red Star Barn and Fur Peace
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than Wild Horse Cafe, Court Grill
and River Roasters Coffee Co. in
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near Middleport, as well as several other local stops around the
county.
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distinct shopping opportunities
such as Clark’s Jewelry, Weaving
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13 — 40 years of Sternwheel Regatta
14 — Celebrating 20 years of music at
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16 — Meigs County’s Bicentennial
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20 — New in Town: The Blakeslee Center
23 — American Flare at the 157th Meigs
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24 — Live, local music around the county
27 — Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride
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32 — A glimpse at Meigs County’s
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37 — Meigs County history at local
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38 — Local eats and treats
43 — Camping around the county
50 — Where to stay
51 — 2020 Meigs County Calendar
60 — 2020 Meigs Chamber Member
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place throughout the summer and rich historical places to check out, Meigs County is a unique place to
visit.
Charming communities along the river and a ﬂourishing arts and music scene are all here for you to enjoy.
Meigs County has several unique shops. Shops from primitive items and antiques to designer clothing and
more. Our shops are all ran by some of the nicest business owners around who are quick to appreciate
your business.
As we entered 2019, we had the distinct honor of celebrating our bicentennial. On January 21, 1819, the
Ohio General Assembly passed an act to create Meigs County. The ofﬁcial formation of Meigs County, the
election of the ﬁrst county ofﬁcials, and the ﬁrst county meetings, would not occur until April 1819.
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dialect, which you have whether you believe it or not. One
day a gentleman I was working with asked me where I was
from. I proudly responded, “southeastern Ohio” to which
he responded, “I could tell you were from southern somewhere.” I appreciate our dialect because it has a casual comfort that radiates kindness. Perhaps our heritage that comes
out in speech is a good representation of us. Come visit and
let’s talk.”

Tim Ihle,

Meigs County Commissioner

I am obnoxiously proud of Meigs County because of the
people who reside here. If one person needs help, there
are many who turn out to help. If one person is struggling,
many are there to pray for them. If one person is successful in business, many come out to support and celebrate.
If one person is down, many are there to lift them up. Martin Luther King Jr once said, “We may have all come on
different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” And that
is the image I see when Meigs County comes together.”

Rev. Randy Smith,

Meigs County Commissioner
Meigs County is blessed in many ways. I love the
small town and close community atmosphere. I am
proud to be from the rolling hills of Meigs county. Each
of our twelve townships are unique in their own way. We
have a bounty of beauty here within our county. We are
blessed with some of the best people in this great nation.
We all work hard together to accomplish our goals. Come
to Meigs county and visit. You will have a great time and not
be disappointed.

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So you’re visiting Meigs
County and want to know
what the locals do, where
they eat, and what they recommend? Look no further
… whether it’s food, music,
recreation, or just beautiful
scenery, Meigs County has

so much to offer. Use this list
and enjoy Meigs County the
way the locals do!

Meigs County’s Ohio River
Coastline
Meigs County has over
56 miles of Ohio River
shoreline. On a clear day,
start at Ohio 124 near

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Next Level performs at Racine’s
Party in the Park

Hockingport and take
the scenic drive along
the coast all the way to
Middleport along the river.
You’ll see scenic vistas,
some of the best farms in
Ohio, a hallowed Civil War
battleﬁeld memorial, and
endless opportunities to
stop and explore. Watch for

trafﬁc on weekends in April
from Racine to Reedsville
… when the ﬂowers are in
bloom the greenhouses are
full of visitors.
The waterfall at Forked Run
The 791 acres of the idyllic state park next to the
Shade River has one of the

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American Flair at the
Meigs County Fair

Throughout the week: Pretty Baby Contest,
Little Miss &amp; Mr. Meigs County Contest,
Ladies Baking Contest, Beard Competition,
Kiddie Tractor Pull, Livestock Shows &amp; Family Games

17th-22nd, 2020
Gates Open 7 am to 11 pm daily
Senior Citizen Day-Thursday, August 20th:
all seniors admitted FREE until 2 pm
with a Golden Buckeye Card
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All children 12 &amp; under admitted FREE
until noon. Handstamp to ride is $5.00
Monday: Demo Derby
Tuesday: Diamond J Rodeo &amp;
Open Horse Show
Wednesday: Twilight Harness Racing
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Motocross &amp; OMTPA Tractor Pulls

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most beautiful waterfalls in
the region. The spillway was
featured in the Columbus
Dispatch in 2014 and still
brings visitors from central
Ohio to the county for the
view. It’s one that you don’t
want to miss. While you’re
there enjoy the camping,
27-hole disc golf course, and
the 400 foot sand beach.

The Corner Restaurant in
Middleport
At the corner of South
3rd and Main in Middleport
you get the best barbecue
within a days drive of
the county, but only on
Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday. The pork,
chicken, and especially
the brisket, melt in your

mouth like ice in July. It’s
a carnivore’s euphoria of
ﬂavor. Bonus points: If
you’re there for breakfast
the omelets are too big for
any one plate in the county.
It’s small, friendly, and
ﬁlling. You’ll thank us for
this one while you’re eating.
The Fur Peace Concert Hall
The Fur Peace Ranch is the
most well known, best kept
secret in the area. Owned by
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer
Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna
fame, guitar enthusiasts
from around the country
(and the world) line up to
pay upwards of $1,500 a
weekend to receive virtuoso
tutoring from him and his
legendary friends. Many
of these instructors (and
special guests) play Saturday night shows at the FPR
Concert Hall and sometimes
a few tickets are available. If

you can ﬁnd a ticket, don’t
miss it.
The Ohio River view on a foggy
morning
The next foggy morning
grab a cup of coffee from
River Roasters, Jittery Joe’s
or McDonald’s, bring a chair
and sit on the Ohio River
bank and watch the fog lift
off the mighty Ohio River.
It’s an amazing and calming
experience as the 981 mile
long river reveals itself for
another day. Bonus points: If
you have an out of town visitor with you be prepared for
their wide eyes when a coal
barge ﬂoats by.
Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial at the
Courthouse
On the 3rd ﬂoor of the
Meigs County Courthouse
is a beautiful memorial
plaque that lists the names
of the heroes from Meigs
County that gave their lives

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The pie at Millie’s
This wonderful piece of
Americana on Bradbury
Road has great food, friendly
folks, and the daily special
written on the dry erase
board on the wall. The secret
the locals know is that you
can’t leave without a slice of
the famous, indescribably
delicious, homemade pie.
The meringue is a meal in
itself, but go ahead and have
the whole slice. There’s no
need to talk about the nutrition information, it’s worth
the calories.

Party in the Park
After ten years and acts
like Lee Brice, Locash, and
Randy Houser, Racine’s
Party in the Park is still the
best small town, big party
in southeastern Ohio. The
red carpet is rolled out
during the second weekend
in September for residents
and visitors alike with days
of music, a parade, pageant,
and friendship in Star Mill
Park. Mark your calendars
now to be in town for this
year’s event. Better yet, all
the entertainment is free!

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shows in May, July and
September. Located just
outside of Harrisonville on
Cotterill Road, it’s the home
venue for the Mud Fork
Blues Band and named after
the Sheets’ family patriarch.
Tickets go fast!

ﬁghting for our country,
from World War I through
Iraq. It’s impossible to read
it without getting a lump in
your throat thinking about
the sacriﬁce they made
and recognizing many of
the families’ names from
throughout the county.
Take the elevator on Second
Street to the third ﬂoor,
Common Pleas Court side.
You’ll be emotionally moved.
Big Bend Blues Bash
The last weekend in July
culminates a month of free
Friday night Rhythm on the
River concerts at the Ohio
River amphitheater in Pomeroy with the two day Blues
Bash featuring the absolute
best in blues from all over the
country. It’s a huge event that
draws visitors from out of
the area to enjoy the premier
blues event in Ohio. While
the Blues Bash is going on at
the amphitheater the locals

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know to sneak down to the
Court Street Grill a block
away for more live blues and
the best hamburger in the
area. Bonus points…less than
a block away — with more
live blues in an intimate setting — is the famed Maple
Lawn Brewery serving the
regions best local brews.

Charlie’s Red Star Barn
Charlie’s Red Star Barn
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chickens, cows, and horses
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Sternwheelers line the Pomeroy riverfront during the 2019 Pomeroy
Sternwheel Regatta as seen in this photo from the Mason, West Virginia,
boat ramp.

By Sarah Hawley

POMEROY — A tradition
along the river in Pomeroy
turns 40 this year with plans
for a three day event in late
September.
The 40th edition of the
Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta
will take place Sept. 24-26
at the downtown Pomeroy
riverfront.
Under the direction of
the Pomeroy Eagles Aerie
2171, with the support of
the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire
Department and the Pomeroy
Merchant’s Association, the

event continues to bring
numerous sternwheelers,
pleasure boaters and
kayakers to Pomeroy for
three days of family fun and
entertainment.
“Celebrating a Great
River, Great Boats &amp; a Great
Community” is the theme for
the celebration.
The Sternwheel Regatta
typically kicks off with the
Jim Sisson Memorial Fire
Truck parade on Thursday
evening, followed by three
days of live entertainment,
a chili cook-off, kayak races,
cornhole, the River Rat 5K

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race and games and activities
for the young and young at
heart.
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events for the 40th Pomeroy
Sternwheel Regatta visit
the Pomeroy Sternwheel
Regatta on Facebook.

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One of the tri-state’s most beloved
music festivals, the Big Bend Blues
Bash, is turning 20 years old and you’re
ofﬁcially invited to the anniversary
party!
Affectionately called “The Bash” by
music aﬁcionados nationwide, this
home-grown festival along the Ohio
River has blossomed into one of the
premier events for both performers and
fans of live music. The festival, an idea
developed and nurtured by the Pomeroy Blues &amp; Jazz Society, has been
going strong for two decades and this
year’s event promises to continue with
its storied tradition of hosting the ﬁnest touring musicians in Blues, Roots,
Jazz and Rock.
Joe Bonamassa, Eric Gales and
Davey Knowles are just a few of the
industry heavyweights who have

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graced the stage during this family friendly, two-day event. Since its
inception in 2000, festival goers have
ﬂocked to Meigs County to not only
enjoy a weekend of great live music,
but to sample the local cuisine and
other unique products and services
offered by area merchants. The success
of “The Bash” has helped fuel a vibrant
downtown revival in Pomeroy that has
resulted in the emergence of several
new businesses and unique outdoor
adventures that visitors can check out
while attending the annual music festival.
Not one to ignore trends, festival
planners successfully introduced a
“brews” aspect to the festival three
years ago in order to highlight the
burgeoning craft beer scene exploding throughout Ohio. Patrons (21+)
can choose between a large selection
of craft beer and hard ciders, all made

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The Real Deal performs at the Big Bend Blues and
Brews Bash.

locally and offered on site during the
duration of the festival.
The 20th annual Big Bend Blues
&amp; Brews Bash will take place July
31-Aug. 1, 2020. Please visit www.bigbendbluesbash.com for tickets, schedules, merchandise, maps, and other
important information.

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Portland, located on the Ohio River on the eastern side of Meigs County, was the site of Ohio’s
only major Civil War battle at Buffington Island. Each July, a memorial is held at the site to
commemorate the battle which took place on July 19, 1863. The Battle of Buffington Island
was the major engagement during General John Hunt Morgan’s Great Raid into Kentucky,
Indiana and Ohio. The battle, 157 years ago, lasted about two hours, involving 1,800 of Morgan’s
Confederate cavalrymen and 3,000 Union artillery, cavalry, and infantry supported by navy
gunboats, according to information provided by event organizers. Throughout the year visitors
to the area can view the Buffington Island Battlefield memorial, as well as the mound which
is located in the park. While in Portland, don’t forget to pay a visit to the Portland Community
Center for activities throughout the year. For more on Buffington Island visit the Buffington
Island Battlefield Preservation Foundation on Facebook.

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7th Ohio Regiment.

MEIGS COUNTY’S BICENTENNIAL

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throughout the county. One marker
was placed in each of Meigs County’s
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learning local history and seeing the
beauty of the county.

Kerr’s Run Colored School
— Salisbury Township
The ﬁrst marker was placed at the
Waterworks Park near Nye Avenue

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in Pomeroy. The marker honors the
students, staff, and community of
what was called the Kerr’s Run area
of Pomeroy. The Kerr’s Run Colored
School was part of the Kerr’s Run
community. It was also the childhood
school of famous African American
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James Edwin Campbell.
Campbell was born in
Pomeroy, Ohio, in 1867.
Campbell was installed
as the ﬁrst president of
the West Virginia Colored
Institute (West Virginia
State University), serving
from 1891 to 1894.
Campbell also contributed
articles regularly to
magazines and newspapers
throughout his life in
addition to teaching for
high schools in Ohio and
West Virginia.

Nelson Story
— Bedford Township
Meigs County’s third
Bicentennial marker tells
of Nelson Story. Story
lived from 1838-1926 and
is known for inspiring
the movie Lonesome
Dove. Story was quite
the entrepreneur having
made a big gold strike,
he purchased 1,000 head
of longhorn cattle and
drove them from Texas to
Montana. It was that cattle
drive which inspired the
movie. The marker can be
seen at the intersection of
U.S. Route 33 and Bedford
Town Hall Road.

Riverside Mill Company
— Letart Township
Driving up river on State
Route 124 from Racine,
another marker can be seen
right at the sign noting the
community of Antiquity.
Antiquity was once quite the
area, and it was the home of
the Riverside Mill Company.
The company built wooden
barges along with paddle
wheel hulls. While the mill
is no longer there, descendants of W.F. Sayre, who
founded the mill during the
late 1800s, still live in the
area which was the location
of the mill. Following the
devastating 1937 ﬂood, the
mill closed. In addition to the
mill, the Sayre family owned
and operated a general store
which was still operating into
the 1960s.
Star Grange #778
— Salem Township
Located on County Road 1,

three miles north of Salem
Center, the Star Grange Hall
marker can be seen next to
the hall. In 1874, Star Grange
was founded “as a local
chapter of the order of the
Patrons of Husbandry.” The
purpose was to bring farm
families together into a fraternal organization. Through
Grange families could have
social and learning opportunities leading to the betterment of agricultural communities. Grange as an organization has continued to change
through the years, since
1874, Meigs County’s Star
Grange #778 has endured
and continued the vision of
the Grange movement.
The Carpenter Family
— Columbia Township
Near the Columbia
Township Fire Department
on State Route 143 a marker
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Weaver Skiff Works
— Sutton Township
The second marker can be
found in Racine’s Star Mill
Park. The marker notes the
history of the Weaver Skiff
Works. In 1869, Captain
George Smith started a skiff
and boat building business
in Racine. At one point, the
Racine area was known for
building wooden barges and

skiffs. A skiff is a boat that
is small, ﬂat-bottomed open
boat. The skiff also has a
pointed bow and ﬂat stern.
The skiffs were often used as
life boats. The Weaver Skiffs
were typically built between
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included Amos Carpenter
and has been tied back to
1818. Additionally, Jeremiah
Longfellow Carpenter
was not just a farmer,
he also served as State
Representative and State
Senator in the late 1800s. He
was key in the development
of the local railroad and
depot. Nye Carpenter was
also known in the mid-1900s
for his large dairy farm and
having 1,000 ponies.

Alfred’s death, Edna returned
home to Reedsville. She
became active in the community and used her nursing skills to deliver babies.
Her estate and that of her
brother’s created the funding
for the Kibble Foundation.
Through the Kibble Foundation local students of Meigs
County and the surrounding
Southeast Ohio counties
have received scholarships
for college.

The Kibble Family
— Olive Township
Next to the Olive Township Fire Department in
Reedsville is where the
marker telling of the dedication of the Kibble Family to
Meigs County can be found.
Edna B. Kibble of Reedsville
married inventor Alfred C.
Stewart. Stewart had over 80
patents, which included the
speedometer, carburetor, and
super spark plug. Following

Harrison “Tippy” Dye
— Scipio Township
At the Scipio Township
Fire Department, a marker
stands remembering Tippy
Dye. Sports have a special
place for Meigs Countians
and Dye was a star. The
Harrisonville native lettered
eight times in football, basketball and baseball at The
Ohio State University from
1934-1937. He was also starting quarterback leading the

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The first Bicentennial Marker unveiled remembers the Kerr’s Run Colored
School.

Buckeyes to defeat Michigan
in three consecutive games.
Dye went on to be assistant

coach on the 1942 Ohio State
national championship team.
Additionally, he was head

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Fenced Playground

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Along the Ohio River
benches &amp; drinking
fountains
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Basketball courts
Shelter houses
Picnic tables
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Tennis Courts

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Farmers Bank Park

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basketball coach for Ohio State from
1946-1950 and Washington from 19501959. He led the Huskies to a Final Four
appearance in 1953. Later in his career,
Dye was the athletic director for Wichita State, Northwestern and Nebraska.
George Willis Ritchey
— Orange Township
Born in Tuppers Plains, Ritchey had
his eye on the stars. The astrophysicist is considered a space pioneer and
Ritchey designed an early reﬂector
telescopes and equipment used to photograph and study the moon and distant
starts. His telescopes were the largest of
their time. The Hubble Telescope contains optical components designed by
Ritchey. Because of his importance to
the study of space, there are craters on
the Moon and Mars named after him.
The George Willis Ritchey marker can
be seen at the Orange Township Garage.

The 7th Regiment, Ohio Cavalry
— Lebanon Township
Known as the “River Regiment”
the 7th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry was
comprised of men from the Ohio River
Valley. Company K of the 7th OVC
was comprised of 100 men from Meigs
County, Ohio. In 1863, the 7th was
involved in the pursuit of Confederate
Brig. Gen. John Hunt Morgan as he and
his men were making a raid into Union
Ohio. The 7th was a part of the Battle
of Bufﬁngton Island in which approximately half of Morgan’s Men were captured. In 1864, they joined the forces of
Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman on the
Atlanta Campaign. In 1865, they were
part of Wilson’s Raid into Atlanta and
part of the forces that entered Selma.

They were pursuing Confederates as
far as Andersonville Prison in Georgia
by the time of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender.
Captain William McKnight
— Rutland Township
In the Miles Cemetery, there is
a marker remembering Civil War
Soldier and blacksmith, Captain
William McKnight. William
McKnight’s parents, Thomas and
Jane (McMaster) McKnight were
born in Scotland and immigrated
to Canada in 1830 before ﬁnally
making their home in Meigs County
in 1836. William McKnight and his
wife, Samaria lived on their farm in
Rutland Township together until he
joined the ﬁght during the American
Civil War. McKnight was in the Army,
Company K of the 7th Ohio Volunteer
Cavalry from 1862 until his death in
1864. He wrote home often detailing
his experiences. The letters were kept
and the collection numbers 108 letters
which were compiled into a book, “Do
They Miss Me at Home, Civil War
Letters of William McKnight.”

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— Chester Township
At the Mound Cemetery in
Chester, there is a marker noting
Native American heritage of the area.

Throughout the Ohio River Valley,
Native American civilization once
ﬂourished. Today, there are several
mounds that still stand as a memorial
to those that came before. Historians
believe the Adena constructed the
mound. The Mound Cemetery Mound
was named to the National Register of
Historic Places.

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new services and programs
to Meigs County and the
surrounding region. The
Blakeslee Center vision of
a multi-generational center
which recognizes that aging
occurs across the lifespan,
and that by bringing the generations together creates an
enriched life experience, is
about to become a reality.
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was not big enough and did not offer
the space to provide services for the
future. The Council began the search
for a suitable building and a new model
that reﬂects a growing and changing
population of older adults and their
families. The Council settled on the
former Middleport High School as the
location of their next “home” over 10
years ago and bought the campus from
Middleport Village in 2014.
The staff of the Council have completed many of the renovations while
hiring professionals for speciﬁc parts
of the endeavor. The process has
been ongoing for nearly six years and
will result in a highly functional and
beautifully restored historic building
that can resume its function as a community focal point. The project has
been ﬁnanced with Capital Campaign
donations, the Council’s earned income,
fundraising and some foundation
grants. The work proceeded as funding
was available and the Council is forever
grateful for the support of the individuals who “believed in the vision” and
donated to the Capital Campaign.

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The foyer of The Blakeslee Center includes a
grand piano.

Housed within The Blakeslee Center
will be the Meigs Council on Aging
ofﬁces and services, The Brick House
Fitness Center, The Old School Café,
The Blakeslee Center Banquet Hall,
a conference center, game rooms,
adult day care, arts and crafts rooms
equipped to provide a space for con-

struction of theatrical props, and a
newly designed Performing Arts Center
with a furnished green room. The name
of the Theater will be revealed later
this year. Outside ﬁtness equipment
was installed in a partnership with the
Sister’s Health Foundation a couple of
years ago and an outdoor fenced green
space will be available for outside dining and entertaining.
The Blakeslee Center will provide a
beautiful space for weddings, reunions,
business meetings and trainings, conferences, plays, concerts, breakfast or
lunch with friends, parties, and games.
All of this as well as daily activities
and “Events on the Lawn” on a regular
basis.
The Blakeslee Center was featured
in the International Council of Active
Aging’s magazine last year. The Council
on Aging will utilize the principals of
the ICAA as well as their Dimensions of
Wellness in the design of every program
and service offered at The Blakeslee
Center. These ideals will address the
holistic approach to wellness for all who
visit and participant, creating a rich
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124 in Reedsville is Forked Run
State Park, featuring hiking,
kayaking, swimming and much
more for those of all ages. Grab
a kayak, a paddle and some
friends to spend a day on the
lake during the summertime.
Cool off with a swim in the
water, or take a break from the
water on one of the parks trails.
Looking for a competitive game
while you are there, try your
hand at disc golf. After some
time at the park venture into
the town of Reedsville where
you will find Reed’s Country
Store. Each December, visitors
and residents alike can enjoy
the Reedsville Christmas
Parade and Tree Lighting. Don’t
forget to stop by the Olive Twp.
Volunteer Fire Department for
special dinners throughout the
year. For more on activities at
Forked Run and in Reedsville
check out the calendar of
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Diamond J Bulls and Barrels
Rodeo will be back this year
on Aug. 18 at the Grandstand.

The 157th Meigs County
Fair will be held on August
17-22 with this year’s theme
of “American Flare at the
Meigs County.” The fair is
one of Meigs County’s largest events each year, with
several new events on the
schedule this year.
While harness racing has
been a long standing part of
the fair, on Aug. 19 something different is coming to
the Meigs County Fair with
one night of “Twilight Racing” that evening. There will
be regular afternoon racing
as well on Aug. 20. Para
mutual betting will be available on both days.

Another new event is
the Zero Turn Rodeo at
the Pull Track on Aug. 19.
This event will feature an
obstacle course for zero turn
mowers. Free laser tag will
be available during the fair.
This is also something new
to fair. See the fair website
or Facebook page for the latest scheduling information.
As always, the fair will
offer carnival rides, livestock shows and your favorite fair food. The Demolition Derby is Aug. 17 at
the Grandstand. Diamond
J Bulls and Barrels Rodeo
will be back this year on
Aug. 18 at the Grandstand.
On Aug. 20, there will be
OMTPA Truck and Tractor

Pulls, along with Motorcross. Horse Pulls return to
the Grandstand on Aug. 21.
That night there will also
be more truck pulls at the
Pull Track. On the schedule
for Aug. 22 are the livestock
sale, Tough Track at the
Grandstand and Garden
Tractor Pulls at the Pull
Track.
Kids Day is Aug. 19 with
all children 12 and under
admitted free until noon.
Ride hand stamp is $5, however. Senior Day is Aug. 20
with all seniors admitted
free until 2 p.m. with Golden
Buckeye Card or equivalent.
The fairgrounds are
located just outside of
Pomeroy, Ohio, in an area

known as Rocksprings for
the natural spring located
along the hillside adjacent
to the grounds. The Meigs
Fairgrounds are unique as
part of the fair is on one
level with the Grandstand
and race track by the rocky
hillside and the rest of the
fair is on top of the hill. The
Grandstand is listed on the
National Registry of Historic
Sites. It is the original
wooden structure created
with a curve to follow the
race track.
For more information
on the Meigs County
Fair including a detailed
schedule, visit their
Facebook page or website at
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As we enter 2020, the live music
scene in Meigs County Ohio remains
a vital and vibrant part of Meigs
County’s cultural identity and a calling card to all who visit our unique
communities.
A number of events feature live
music performances throughout the
year.
The village of Middleport welcomes
the sounds of the 1950s and ‘60s each
year with its annual Doo Wop on the
Block in late May. Middleport also
plays host to a monthly Food Truck
Thursday concert series in Dave
Diles Park May through August.
Outdoor music continues with
Kickin’ Summer Bash, a celebration

of the Ohio River held in Pomeroy’s
Riverside Amphitheater each June and
the concerts held monthly at Charlie’s
Red Star Barn in Harrisonville. The
concerts at the Red Star Barn feature
local, regional, and nationally known
blues and roots performers; Rhythm
on the River, a free Friday night
concert series featuring national and
regional blues, jazz, rock, and Americana performers is held throughout
July in Pomeroy’s Riverside Amphitheater.
The Friday night concert series in
Pomeroy heralds the arrival of the
nationally known Big Bend Blues
and Brews Bash (Pomeroy) held
on the last weekend in July and now
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Late July also brings the
Fur Peace Ranch Arts &amp;
Minds Fest (Darwin), a
two-day festival celebrating
music and other creative
arts. August brings the
157th Meigs County
Fair, which features local
performers and regionally
and nationally known artists.
The village of Racine pulls
out all the stops for Party
in the Park, a multi-day
event held each September
in Racine’s Star Mill Park.
The event features local
performers, nationally
known tribute bands and a
Nashville-based recording
artist. Before the festival
season concludes, the village
of Pomeroy honors its
Ohio River heritage in late
September with the annual
Pomeroy Sternwheel
Regatta. The festival
features live music each
night.
While fairs and festivals

provide abundant
entertainment, Meigs
County is not to be
outdone in its permanent
venues hosting live music.
Summerﬁeld’s Restaurant
(Chester), the New Wayne’s
Place, (Middleport),
MiBoyz Bar &amp; Grill,
(Pomeroy), Maple Lawn
Brewery, (Pomeroy),
River Roasters Coffee Co.,
(Pomeroy), The Brickhouse
Apothecary (Pomeroy) and
the well-known Court Grill
(Pomeroy) all host live music
on their stages through the
year. Meigs County is also
home to a state and national
treasure, Jorma Kaukonen’s
(Jefferson Airplane, Hot
Tuna) Fur Peace Ranch
Guitar Camp and the Fur
Peace Station Concert Hall,
near Darwin, featuring a
full season of nationally
and internationally known
performers from March
through November each year.

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Next Level performs along the river
during Kickin’ Summer Bash.

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Lara Wallace and Patrick McGee
perform at The Brickhouse
Apothecary.

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the year, as well as daily activities. Star Mill Park has a splash pad which
was installed in 2019, baseball fields, a skate/bike park and playground
with equipment for kids of all ages. A long-time favorite in Meigs County,
a frog jumping competition is typically held as part of the Fourth of July
festivities. While you are in town on the holiday don’t forget to check out
the parade and grab some barbecue chicken and homemade ice cream at
the Racine Volunteer Fire Department. Each September brings the multiday Party in the Park which offers live music, games, inflatables, a car
show and more to the park. Christmas in the Park rounds out the year with
a lighted tree display, parade and visit by Santa. For more on the activities
in Racine check out the calendar of events in this guide.

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Each August the Biblical story of Noah and the Ark is brought to life
through performances at Hillside Baptist Church on State Route 143 near
Pomeroy. For the past 22 years, the replica of the Old Testament boat
becomes the scene for the production which is presented by the church
and Power in the Blood Ministries. For more on the 2020 performances and
schedule visit hillsidebaptistchurch.net or visit Hillside Baptist Church on
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One wouldn’t think of a quarter century as ‘time ﬂies’, but if you ask Isabel
Dill, founder and host of the Saddle Up
for St. Jude Trail Ride, she will tell you
time has done just that, because she
and all of the folks who volunteer for
this event, are having fun — with their
fundraising.
The annual event, hosted by Isabel
and Mike Dill, along with many family
members and friends, raises money for

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Normally held on the 3rd Saturday of
September each year, this year’s event
will be on Sept. 19. The 2020 edition
marks the 25th year for the ride. The
day begins with registration, at 9 a.m.
on the Dill Farm, which is located on
Beech Grove Road in Rutland. Everyone
saddles up around noon, when the
ride begins, but you don’t need a horse
to participate. Guests from all over
West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and
surrounding states make the journey,

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each year, to rest and
reconnect, all in the name of
giving. Many more people
“leave the horses at home”
and bring a chair and relax
and enjoy the day and the
fellowship. The day closes
with dinner, rafﬂes, and a
live auction.
The September 2019
ride saw of turnout of
182 registered riders and
volunteers. They recognized
a total donation of $18,370.
Since the ﬁrst ride in
1995, Isabel estimates the
running total of donations
to St. Jude to be nearly
$331,000 — an incredible
accomplishment by any
standards.
The event typically brings
around 200 guests to the
Dill Farm. Many visitors
arrive one or more days
early and set up camp,
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and parking. The cost to
participate is a donation, in
whatever amount the rider
is comfortable with as their
registration fee, noting that
all proceeds go directly to
St. Jude.
The trail is roughly ten
miles long, and follows the
wooded hills of Rutland
Township, crossing a few
property lines along the
way, and eventually ending
at the Dill Farm. There is a
break in the middle of the
relaxing journey, offering
water to the horses and
refreshments to the riders.
Not long after all riders
have returned, and when
the day’s heat starts to give,
the auctions and dinner
begin. The meal provided
is free, as it is included in
your donation. Guests are
treated hot dogs, a hog
roast, a kettle of beans and a
side of corn bread. Hogs are

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purchased from the Meigs
County Fair each year,
by both Famers Bank &amp;
Savings Company and Home
National Bank, and then
donated to the ride. K&amp;L
Processing of New Haven
takes care of processing the
hogs, also at no cost to the
Dill Family. Ed and Kenny
Turley and family manage
the food preparation and
also contribute a huge kettle
of beans and cornbread. You
won’t leave hungry.
So, what started this
lifelong journey? A riding
club that Isabel had joined
inquired if she would be
interested in hosting a trail
ride, in 1995, and the rest
is history. When asked what
keeps her motivated to
continue, because it is a lot
of work, Isabel replied that
she and her husband talk
about that a lot.
“When you think about

the children you are helping
it is all worth it. We feel
if we can even help one
child, it is all worth it.
The hurdles these kids
face continue to put life in
perspective for the rest of
us”, said Isabel.
With St. Jude, when a
child is ill, that should be
the families only focus,
keeping their child alive.
Families never receive a
bill from St. Jude, not for
treatment, travel, housing,
nor food. Treatments
developed at St. Jude have
helped move the overall
childhood cancer survival
rate from 20 percent to
more than 80 percent today.
Per their mission, they
“won’t stop until no child
dies from cancer”.
Numerous local
businesses, too many to list,
along with guests, friends,
and family members, make

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the day a success. Donations
comprise both the live
auction and silent rafﬂes.
Exciting news already noted
for the 25th anniversary
ride, is that Mark Porter
Auto Group has committed
to donating two, $500 gift
cards for the day’s rafﬂes.
The family’s goal is to set a
record in honor of the 25th
year, in both attendance and
donations.
If you would like to make
a donation to the Trail
Ride, or lend a hand this
year, give Isabel a call at
740.742.2849, email her at
isabeldill@hotmail.com,
or ﬁnd her on Facebook
under Dill Farm. She can
always use donations in
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Ohio became a state in
1803, but Meigs County was
not named a county until
1819, when the county was
created from parts of Gallia and Athens Counties.
Meigs County was named for
Return Jonathan Meigs, Jr.,
who held various ofﬁces such
as an Ohio Governor, Senator, a judge for the North-

west Territory, Judge of the
Supreme Court of Ohio, and
General during the War of
1812. Meigs even served in
the cabinets of United States
Presidents Madison and
Monroe.
Even before Return Jonathan Meigs, Jr. was doing
all these things, and prior to
statehood, the area of Meigs
County was growing and
developing. Throughout the

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county’s history, the Ohio
River played an important
role in the development of
communities and commerce.
From the Native Americans
that lived throughout the
Ohio River Valley to Rene
Robert Cavelier Sieur de La
Salle’s expedition to the days
of steam boats, barges and
pleasure boating, the Ohio
River has continued to ﬂow
past Meigs County. At times
the river has caused ﬂooding
and devastation, but it has
also brought commerce, tourism and joy to anyone that
takes the moment to watch
the ever present waters roll
by. Along the river many
communities popped up
through the years including
Reedsville, Portland, Letart
Falls, Racine, Syracuse,
Pomeroy and Middleport.
The Ohio River is very
different today than it was
to those from the early set-

tlers. The Ohio was naturally
shallow. Through the development of dams, the river
was deepened and widened.
During those early days of
settling, it was hazardous to
navigate at times and even
included rapids. Meriwether
Lewis and William Clark
even wrote about the rapids
and their hazards at Letart
Falls.
The river has also had an
inﬂuence in naming a village
in the county. According
to Historic Tales of Meigs
County, Ohio by Jordan and
Calee Pickens, “The Ohio
River is also to thank for the
name of the village of Middleport. Phillip Jones noticed
crews on ﬂatboats coming
downriver from Pittsburgh,
and keelboat crews coming upriver from Cincinnati
would often meet near the
town he was laying out about
the mouth of Leading Creek.

There they would switch
vessels and go back to their
respective cities. Because of
this middle location, or port,
in 1841, Jones decided to
name the new village Middleport.”
To the early settlers, salt
was a very important commodity, particularly in the
use of preserving food. Meigs
County was rich with salt
and so the salt mining business brought prosperity for
the area. Salt continued to
be mined until the 1970s in
the county. The Ohio River
played an important part of
transporting salt out of the
county. Transportation of
another resource of Meigs
County was also important
on the Ohio River. Coal was
mined throughout the county
and transported on barges.
Wooden barge production
were known in the county,
particularly at the community of Antiquity. Just up river

from Racine, Antiquity was
the site of building countless
barges. Wood gave way to
steel and once again things
changed along the river.
The Ohio River has also
been a source of pleasure
for residents and visitors
a like. During the days of
steamboats, it was a common occurrence to see
the familiar look of paddle
wheels up and down the
river. This was known as the
Golden Age of Steamboats
through the 1850s to about
1870. Wooden skiffs were
also made at the Weaver
Skiff Works in Racine. The
skiffs were used as lifeboats
on steamboats among other
uses.
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Ohio River has been part of
commerce and celebration
along the shores of Meigs
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The Chester Courthouse now
houses a museum.

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If you are looking for local
history, check out Meigs
County’s two museums.
The Meigs County
Historical Society and
Museum is located at 399 S.
Third Avenue in Middleport.
The museum features
local artifacts from Meigs
County’s history. Display
items include everything

from an old telephone
switch board to items from
the Skate-A-Way, which was
a popular location for youth
for many years.
In addition to various
historical artifacts, there is a
children’s area. Throughout
the year, the museum offers
activities for children,
including arts and crafts
and programs. There is a
genealogy room and the

staff can assist in ﬁnding
information as well. The
Meigs County Historical
Society and Museum also
runs a fully stocked gift
shop with books, Meigs
County memorabilia, t-shirts
and more. Their Facebook
page is titled Meigs County
Historical Society where
they feature photographs
and information about the
county’s history. It is also a

source for the latest events
at the museum. For more
information, check out their
website meigschs.org, or
phone at 740-992-3810.
The Chester Shade
Historical Association
operates the Chester
Courthouse and is located
at 46454 State Route 248
in Chester, Ohio. Meigs
County’s ﬁrst courthouse
and the oldest standing
courthouse in the Northwest
Territory overlooks the
village of Chester. The
courthouse now functions as
a museum with local history
ﬁlling both ﬂoors. Next to
the courthouse is Chester
Academy which houses a
genealogy library as well.
Each year the group
holds the Meigs Heritage
Festival. For 2020, the event
is scheduled for Saturday,
Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
at the Chester Commons.
The event features artisans,
exhibitors, demonstrations,
courthouse tours, and
classic car show, along
with a pie contest and
auction. The Chester Shade
Historical Association is
open Monday, Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday. Hours
are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For
more information, contact
them at 740-985-9822
or visit their website
chestercourthouse.com.
They also have a Facebook
page for the courthouse and
one for the Meigs Heritage
Festival.

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favorite places the locals
would recommend. Let’s
start with The Court Street
Grill. A well-known staple
in Meigs County, this bar
and grill serves more than
just the best burger in town.
This family friendly locale,

features a menu of staples,
including the world famous
Bungtown Burger, and the
ever-popular grilled brussel
sprouts. Court Grill, aka the
Ohio River Juke Joint, serves
local foods, brews, wines and
spirits. Join them for open
stage nights, or a Sunday
brunch, and watch the menu
specials that change daily.
Side note, the Court Street
Grill is a premiere music
venue, featuring all varieties
and genres of music.
For hometown stick to
your rib’s food, there are
three much-loved choices,
depending on where to plan
to venture in the county.
Racine is home to Sikorski’s
Family Restaurant, which
was voted best restaurant in
the Munch Madness contest,
hosted by WBYG/WYVK
radio listeners in 2018. Open
365 days per year, guests can
join them for a Thanksgiving Feast or a New Years

Eve breakfast. Daily specials
might include a T-bone steak,
pork roast, or salmon patties,
but they are also a popular
gathering place for breakfast
any day of the week as well,
with “Mark’s Mix” known to
be a fan favorite for breakfast. On the opposite end of
the county, and just outside
of Middleport, is the everfamous Millie’s Restaurant.
Open since 1988, Millie’s
fans come from all over to
enjoy a slice of their homemade pies. For comfort food
such as meatloaf and mashed
potatoes and BBQ ribs, to
hearty breakfasts, Millie’s
offers it all with a touch of
county charm. Expect to get
your belly full. Millie’s also
offers catering services. Also,
in line for home cooked comfort food is The Corner Restaurant, nestled on a oneway street in Middleport, on
the corner. Passersby cannot
help but stop for the sweet

tangy smell of pulled pork,
smoked chicken, beef brisket, or ribs. Also, known for
breakfasts by the plate-full,
don’t miss this hidden gem
if your looking for that knife
and fork meal.
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would not be complete
without a stop at The Wild
Horse Café. The Wild Horse
offers menu items with a
Southwest ﬂare, and serves
everything from steaks and
burgers, fresh seafood, pork,
and chicken to salads. Served
with their famous salsa, and
your favorite adult beverage, an evening at The Wild
Horse could not be more
complete. Consider outside
dining for incredible views,
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you are looking for. With
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Middleport, McClure’s offers
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hamburgers, soups, and
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snack, delicious drink,
and a quick stop along the
Ohio River, visit Jittery
Joe’s Coffee Shop. Also
offering delicious coffee
blends as well as unique
and fresh menu items, is
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popular spot for staples
such as their Chicken Cali
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Salad, loaded potato soup,
lobster bisque, and amazing
breakfast options, such as
fresh pastries, quiche, and
avocado toast.
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Chester Township landmark
featuring staples such as
cheeseburgers, ﬁshtails,
pizza, and ice-cold beer.
The kitchen opens at 9
a.m. each day with hearty
breakfast options. Noting a
family friendly atmosphere,
the crowd at Summerﬁelds
will always treat you just
like you are at home.
Looking for a little secret
for home cooked plates to
go? Try the popular roast
beef, stuffed peppers, or
fried chicken dinners from
the Go Mart in Tuppers
Plains, or the pickup
polish sausage, baked
steak or BBQ ribs meals
from Arthur Treacher’s,
located in the Twin Oaks in
Pomeroy; both conveniently
located on State Route 7.

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Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.4250

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41820 State Route 7
Tuppers Plains, Ohio
740.667.0770

Pizza Dan’s
244 Main Street
Rutland, Ohio 45775
740.742.2089

Court Street Grill
112 Court Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6524

Jittery Joe’s Coffee Shop
636 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2955

River Roasters Coffee Co.
102 W. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.691.5015

D &amp; M Pizza
45267 State Route 124
Racine, Ohio 45771
740.992.7287

McClure’s
218 General Hartinger Pkwy.
Middleport, Ohio 45760
740.992.5248

Fox’s Pizza Den
500 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.9040

McClure’s
356 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio
740.992.6292

Sikorski’s Family
Restaurant
301 S. Third Street
Racine, Ohio 45771
740.949.1444

Fox’s Pizza Den
15 Main Street
Rutland, Ohio 45775
740.742.7405

Millie’s Restaurant
39239 Bradbury Road
Middleport, Ohio 45760
740.992.7713

Fox’s Pizza Den
42303 State Route 7
Tuppers Plains, Ohio 45783
740.667.3697

MiBoyz Bar and Grill
39825 State Route 143
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6870

Summerfields
46435 State Route 248
Chester, Ohio 45720
740.985.3857
The Corner Restaurant
308 S. Third Avenue
Middleport, Ohio 45760
740.992.4466
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The Meigs County Farmers’ Market runs from May 2 through Oct. 31, bringing locally grown and made items each Saturday. The Farmers’ Market takes
place in downtown Pomeroy on the parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday. Locally grown seasonal produce is available at the market, as well as
flowers and other plants, baked goods and sweet treats, hand crafted and carved items, soaps, teas and much more. There is also a weekly Y.E.S. (Young
Entrepreneurs Succeeding) booth at the market, bringing in young vendors with a variety of items including handmade coasters and art work throughout
the season. For more on the Meigs County Farmers’ Martket visit them on Facebook or at meigscountyfarmersmarket.com

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Whether you love
sleeping outdoors, or you
prefer the comforts of a
camper, Meigs County has
many options throughout
the county for you and
your family which include
Camp Kiashuta, Forked Run
State Park, Kountry Resort
Campground, LETS Dock
Campground, Old Lock 24
Campground, Gathering
Waters Campground, and
Wisteria. A synopsis for
each can be found below.
Camp Kiashuta nestled
in the woods of Chester,
on Scout Camp Road,

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spent many years as a Boy
Scout Camp, and began as
a civil service project in
1936. The camp features a
large log cabin capable of
accommodating groups of
30, two outdoor shelters
and campsites, features
3-mile-long hiking trail
and a swinging cable
bridge which crosses a
river. Camp Kiashuta is
comprised of 137 acres, 127
of which are undisturbed
and undeveloped. Open
for enjoyment by residents
of Meigs County and
surrounding counties,
the camp is available
for rent by calling Bob

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Brooks at 740.591.3988
or 740.985.3497. Camp
Kiashuta is available for
reservation by Boy Scout
and Girl Scout groups,
church organizations, youth
organizations, for birthday
parties or other events.
Kountry Resort
Campground is a popular
multi-use park. Situated on
98 acres, just a mile from

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U.S. 33, the campground
offers sites for up to 40-foot
RV’s with 30 and 50-amp
service and full and/or
partial hook ups. New for
2020, KRC is adding a
ﬂoating inﬂatable water
park on the lake! Tent
camping and cabins are also
available — with some near
the lake — and kayaks and
paddle boats are available

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seasonal campground provides
multiple amenities to add to
your camping experience and
features 76 spacious campsites,
with full utilities, and both
tent camping and RV camping
spots are available. Unique to
LETS Dock, are two authentic
Sioux tipis, available for rent.
The tipis include furnishings
and can accommodate small
groups. A dock into the Ohio
River is present, and pontoon
rental is available for pleasure
cruising along the River. The
grounds include a park area, a
two-acre pond for swimming,
and ﬁshing access on the Ohio
River. Shower houses and
bathrooms are available on
site, and the campground is pet
friendly. Visit their website, at
letsdockcampground.com, or call
740.416.8382.
Lock 24 RV Park, open yearround, is located between the
Villages of Racine and Syracuse
along the Ohio River at 46909
State Route 124, Racine, Ohio.

for rent. The campground
features an indoor swimming pool
and an outdoor beach area on a
beautiful lake. Anglers can choose
from several spots to cast a line
for catﬁsh, crappie, bass, and
bluegill. A large lodge is on-site
which includes a ﬁtness room,
game room, and laundry facilities.
The campground includes shower
houses as well. In addition to
camping amenities, KRC features
a large dining hall available for
rent for receptions, parties, and
corporate events. Finally, KRC
offers a screened in pavilion with
BBQ grills available. For more
information, visit their website at
kountryresortcampground.com,
ﬁnd them on Facebook, or call
740.992.6488. Kountry Resort
Campground can be found at
44705 Resort Road, Racine, Ohio,
and is located just off U.S. 33 near
Pomeroy.
LETS Dock Campground
is conveniently located in
Syracuse, Ohio at 2409 Third
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The campground is home
to some Meigs County
history as it still features
the original lock house
from the former lock
system, before the modern
locks were constructed at
the Racine Locks. Lock
24 RV Park features a
boat launch, laundry and
shower facilities, picnic
tables, a playground,
RV electric sites at both
30-amp and 50-amp,
ﬁshing, and swimming. For
more information contact
304.482.3341, or visit their
Facebook page, found under
Old Lock 24 Campground.
Gathering Waters
Campground is a cozy
encampment located
directly along the Ohio
River at 51179 State
Route 124, Racine, Ohio.
This hidden gem features
camper lot rentals, yearround. There are boating

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Camp Kiashuta in Chester Township is seen here in a winter time photo

docks, and ﬁshing is open
from May 1 through Oct.
31 each year. Amenities
include a sheltered picnic
area, bathrooms, and
shower houses. The owners
host BBQ’s and music
throughout the year at
the camp, and often for a
charitable event. For more
information or reservations

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contact 740.707.4465 or
ﬁnd them on Facebook.
Looking for a remote geta-way, with lots of nature?
Herbal Sage Farm Rural
Retreat offers 150 private
acres where you can hunt,
hike, relax, and explore.
Rent the two-bedroom,
two-bathroom home and
surround yourself with
Mother Nature. Located
less than one mile from
United Plant Savers Plant
Sanctuary in Rutland,
and just eight miles from
Pomeroy, this inclusive
hide-a-way in the woods has
all you need for rest and
relaxation. For reservations
call 740.594.5522 or email
brickhouseapothecary@
gmail.com.
At Forked Run State
Park, a picturesque lake,
forested hills, and the lazy
Ohio River characterize the
791-acre Forked Run State
Park. Three deluxe camper
cabins are available for
nightly rental year-round.
More than 143 campsites
are available in ﬁve separate
areas of the campgrounds.
Amenities include showers,
vault latrines, a dump
station, and playgrounds.
Pets are permitted on select
sites and group camps
that can accommodate 25
individuals are available
by reservation. The park
provides a habitat for a

variety of wildlife species
including gray fox, raccoon,
opossum, gray squirrel,
white-tailed deer and wild
turkey, and is also popular
with birdwatchers.
Activities abound at this
state park, and include,
boating with two launch
ramps to access the lake,
and a Division of Wildlife
launch ramp with access to
the Ohio River. Boat rental
is available. In addition, visitors may enjoy, a disc golf
course, and ﬁshing. Three
picnic areas have tables
and grills, and two shelter
houses are available by reservation. The park features
a 400-foot sand beach and
three hiking trails ranging
from 0.6 miles to 2.2 miles,
which include a biking trail.
Nature programs are offered
during the summer months
and the campground is host
to many events throughout the year including
Treats on the Trail, hunting season lunches, chili
cook-offs, Fourth of July
campground parades, ﬁshing derbys, and an annual
family outdoor day, among
others. Find them on Facebook and join the Friends
of Forked Run. This state
park is located at 63300
State Route 124, Reedsville,
Ohio 45772. Visit them at
http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/
forkedrun or for reservations call 740.378.6206 or
1.866.644.6727.
Wisteria community
cooperatively stewards
620 acres of land. Private
primitive camping is available by reservation only for
groups or organizations.
Wisteria boasts ecological
beauty through reﬂections
and communion. Located
at 39617 State Route 684,
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769, email
for more information at
info@wisteria.org, phone at
740.742.4302, or ﬁnd them
on Facebook.

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Election Day dinner, fundraiser games and activities, a performance by the
Community Band and an ice cream social are among the highlights at the
Syracuse Community Center. Many activities take place at the community
center each year, bringing local residents and visitors together. The
property, which was the former Syracuse Elementary School, also features
a large shelter house for picnics, playground equipment for children and a
basketball court. The community center also hosts the annual Homecoming
event with the 9th annual event scheduled to take place on June 27, 2020.
For more on the events and activities at the community center visit the
Syracuse Community Center on Facebook.

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Each July, the Rutland Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary
host the annual Ox Roast located at Fireman’s Park in Rutland. The
Independence Day celebration is held on a Saturday closest to July 4th,
with the 2020 event to take place on July 4. The Ox Roast is a family
friendly event that has something for everyone. The event begins with
a parade, followed by the National Anthem and Flag raising at the park.
Visitors can then enjoy great food, music, and games throughout the day,
and don’t forget to try the famous Rutland Roast Beef. The day ends with
a fireworks display. For more events in Rutland check out the calendar of
events in this guide.

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Brickhouse Apothecary
105 Butternut Avenue
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.594.5522
www.airbnb.com
Carpenter Inn
&amp; Conference Center
39655 Carpenter Dyesville
Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.698.2450
www.carpenterinn.com
Chicory Inn &amp; Orchards
39811 State Route 684
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.742.8421
www.chicoryinn.com
www.airbnb.com
Downing House Bed &amp;
Breakfast
232 N Second Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
740.992.9115

High View Bed &amp; Breakfast
106 High Street
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.2815 or
740.992.5319
Holly Hill Inn
114 Butternut Avenue
Pomeroy, OH 45769
304.991.3237
www.hollyhillinnpomeroy.com
Kountry Resort Campground
44705 Resort Road
Racine, OH 45771
740.992.6488
www.
kountryresortcampground.com
Let’s Dock Campground
2411 3rd Street
Syracuse, OH 45771
740.416.8382
www.letsdockcampground.com

Maplewood Christian
Campground
45860 State Route 124
Racine, OH 45771
740.949.2734
Morgan’s Rest Bed &amp;
Breakfast
200 Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.5319 or
740.992.2815
Lock 24 RV Park
46909 State Route 124
Racine, OH 45771
304.916.2115
Redwing Retreat
37606 Vance Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
614.733.9464
www.redwingretreat.com
or www.airbnb.com/
rooms/26500675
Riverview Guest House
2462 Water Street
Syracuse, OH 45771
740.992.2311

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Forked Run State Park
63300 State Route 124
Reedsville, OH 45772
740.378.6206

Goldenseal Sanctuary
35703 Loop Road
Rutland, OH 45775
740.742.3455

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Wisteria
9617 State Route 684
Pomeroy, OH
740-742-4302

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Pomeroy, OH
https://www.airbnb.com/
rooms/36636003

Gathering Waters
Campground
51179 State Route 124
Racine, OH
740-707-4465

Sweet Peace Forest
Pomeroy, OH
https://www.airbnb.com/
rooms/34256632

Sweet Peace Cabin
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.541.1326
www.airbnb.com/
rooms/15101259
Little Cabin in the Woods
Langsville, OH
www.airbnb.com/
rooms/24624025
Beautiful Wilma’s Place
Racine, OH
www.airbnb.com/
rooms/27279276
The Little Red Barn House
Pomeroy, OH
https://www.airbnb.com/
rooms/37276550

Redwing Retreat
Pomeroy, OH
https://www.airbnb.com/
rooms/26500675
Firefly Cabin
Pomeroy, OH
https://www.airbnb.com/
rooms/36099964
Goldfinch Cabin
Pomeroy, OH
https://www.airbnb.com/
rooms/39047885
Herbal Sage Farm Rural
Retreat
Rutland, OH
https://www.airbnb.com/
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March 7, 2020
Champions Ball Topnotch
Wrestling Alliance
Live Pro Wrestling
Cost: Adults $10 / kids 6-12 $7 / 5 &amp; under
free
6:30 p.m.
Rutland Civic Center
337 Main Street
Rutland, OH 45775
Contact: Brad Litchfield
304.593.2072
Email: topnotchwrestlingalliance@gmail.
com
https://www.facebook.com/
TopnotchProWrestling/
March 8, 2020
Olive Township VFD
Chicken &amp; Noodle Dinner
11 a.m.
38677 Township Road 1026
Reedsville, OH 45772
740.378.6450

March 13, 2020
Meigs Chamber &amp; Tourism
Spring Dinner &amp; Auction
Annual fundraiser dinner with silent and live
auctions. The Chamber’s most fun event of
the year!
Doors open at 5:30, Dinner at 6 p.m.
Kountry Resort Campground
44705 Resort Road
Racine, OH 45771
Contact: Shelly Combs
740.992.5005
Email: director@meigsohio.com
www.meigsohio.com
March 14, 2020
Lucky Leprechaun Dash
Sponsored by River City Runners
4 mile trail run or 1 mile fun run/walk
10 a.m.
Meigs High School Track
42091 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Mike Kennedy
740.357.2723
Email: rivercityrunners1@gmail.com
www.rivercityrunners1.com

March 21, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Acoustic Hot Tuna
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
April 3, 2020
Digital Slideshow
Riverbend Arts Council
Very cool event with a day of
interactive exhibits!
Cost: Free
4:30-8:30 p.m.
290 North 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
Contact: Mary Wise
740.992.2675
For updated community events visit
the Meigs County Chamber and
Tourism on Facebook

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April 4, 2020
Easter Egg Hunt
Forked Run State Park
Time TBD
63300 State Route 124
Reedsville, OH 45772
*For more info call the main
office at Burr Oak State Park
740.767.3570

April 11, 2020
Easter Egg Hunt
Kountry Resort Campground
44705 Resort Road
Racine, OH 45771
Contact: Tess Campbell
717.542.9213
www.kountryresortcampground.
com

April 4, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Jorma Solo and Larry
Campbell &amp; Teresa Williams
Band
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com

April 11, 2020
Easter Egg Hunt
Sponsored by Tuppers Plains
Fire Dept
10 a.m. Registration begins
12 p.m. Egg Hunt
TP Ballfields, behind Farmers
Bank
740.667.4324

April 4, 2020
Easter Egg Hunt
Portland Community Center
2 p.m.
56896 State Route 124
Portland, OH 45770
Contact: Faye Westfall
740.949.1388

April 11, 2020
Easter Egg Hunt
Sponsored by Olive
Township VFD
11 a.m.
Belleville Locks &amp; Dam
Reedsville, OH
740.378.6450

April 24, 2020
Chester Shade Historical
Association
Annual Benefit Dinner
Enjoy a home cooked meal and
stay for the auction. The auction
includes a wide variety of items
donated from Meigs County
businesses, clubs and residents,
and supports the continued
upkeep of the Chester
Courthouse and Academy.
Tickets are available at the door
or by calling
740-985-9822.
6:30 p.m.
Meigs High School Cafeteria
42091 Pomeroy Pike Pomeroy,
OH 45769
740.985.9822
www.chestercourthouse.com
April 25, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
GE Smith Band
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com

May 2, 2020 (and every
Saturday thru Oct. 31)
Meigs County Farmers Market
You’ll find a diverse selection
of flowers, herbs, produce,
baked goods, handmade soaps
and art from local farmers,
producers and artisans. Farm
to Table demonstrations, Young
Entrepreneurs Succeeding,
plant exchanges, music and
community engagement. For
information on how to become
a vendor or if you would like to
become a Financial Partner for
our Market, please use contact
below.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pomeroy Levee Parking Lot
Pomeroy, OH
Contact: Chris Hamm, Market
Manager
740.517.9668
Email:
meigscountyfarmersmarket@
gmail.com
www.
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• Security Cameras (CCTV)
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740-992-7075
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May 2, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Jorma Solo and Radney
Foster
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
May 3, 2020
Baked Steak Dinner
Olive Township Volunteer
Fire Dept.
11 a.m.
38677 Township Road 1026
Reedsville, OH 45772
740.378.6450

Photo by Kayla Hawthorne

May 9, 2020
Superhero 5K
Sponsored by River City
Runners
7:30 p.m.
Dave Diles Park
Middleport, OH 45760
Contact: Mike Kennedy
740.357.2723
Email: rivercityrunners1@gmail.
com
www.rivercityrunners1.com

The Kickin’ Summer Bash is held each June, bringing two days of family
fun, including a “Tribute to Truckers” bringing several trucks to downtown
Pomeroy.

May 10, 2020
Tuppers Plains Fire
Department
Mother’s Day BBQ
11 a.m.
42040 Main Street
Tuppers Plains, OH 45783
740.667.4324

May 16, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
John Hammond
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com

May 22, 2020
Doo-Wop on the Block
Celebrate the beginning of
summer at the Eighth annual
Doo-Wop. This street party
features the great music of
early rock and roll performed
by Remember Then from
Athens, Ohio. Bring a lawn chair
and wear your dance shoes;
reconnect with old friends!
Food concessions and
restrooms available.
6:30 p.m.
King Ace Hardware
405 North Second Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
Contact: Tim King
740.992.5020
Email: tim@kinghardware.net
May 23, 2020
Yard Sale
9 a.m.
Kountry Resort Campground
44705 Resort Road
Racine, OH 45771
Contact: Tess Campbell
717.542.9213
www.kountryresortcampground.
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May 23, 2020
Fishing Derby
Forked Run State Park
63300 State Route 124
Reedsville, OH 45772
*For more info call the main office at Burr
Oak State Park
740.767.3570
May 24, 2020
Racine Fire Dept BBQ
BBQ chicken dinner and
homemade ice cream!
11 a.m.
302 5th Street
Racine, OH 45771
Contact: Janet Krider
740.949.2296
May 25, 2020
Chester VFD Memorial Day BBQ
Chicken, ribs, &amp; homemade
ice cream!
11 a.m.
46480 State Route 248
Chester, OH 45720
Contact: Message on Facebook page

June 5, 2020
3rd Annual Brenda K Wolfe Peritoneal
Cancer Fundraiser
Dinner at 5:30 p.m. sponsored by Meals on
Wheels, followed by Jeff &amp; Sherry Easter
Concert at 7 p.m.
Cost: Dinner $10; Concert $25
The Blakeslee Center
South Third Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
Contact: Duane or Sharon Wolfe
740.949.2730 or 740.416.8441
racine-exchange@hotmail.com
June 13, 2020
Snowville Creamery Open House and
Farm Tour
9th annual open house with cooking
demonstrations, activities for
kids,educational tours, recipe samples,
music, and a whole afternoon of family fun!
1-4 p.m.
32623 State Route 143
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.698.2340
www.snowvillecreamery.com

June 19-20, 2020
Kickin’ Summer Bash
FREE family-oriented summer event
along the Ohio River that gives back to the
community. Games for kids, bounce houses,
treasure hunt, chalk drawing contest,
and more! You will also enjoy music and
entertainment throughout the weekend, as
well as a lighted boat parade, food vendors,
and other contests and prizes. Also enjoy
Tribute to the Truckers, which allows folks to
get “up close and personal” with all types of
trucks.
Pomeroy Levee Parking Lot
Main Street
Pomeroy, OH
Contact: Brenda Roush
740.992.3034
*See Kickin’ Summer Bash Facebook page
for more details.

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For updated community events visit the Meigs County Chamber
Tourism on Facebook

June 13, 2020
Kayak Poker Run
Forked Run State Park
Time TBD
63300 State Route 124
Reedsville, OH 45772
*For more info call the main office at Burr
Oak State Park
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July 4, 2020
Forked Run Fourth of July
Dinner
63300 State Route 124
Reedsville, OH 45772
*For more info call the main
office at Burr Oak State Park
740.767.3570

June 20, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Suzy Bogguss Trio
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
June 27, 2020
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Regular Competition Pull
6 p.m.
Meigs County Fairgrounds
41850 Fairgrounds Lane
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Noah Hysell
740.591.4034
www.bigbendfarmantiquesclub.
com
June 27, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Ace of Cups
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com

July 4, 2020
Rutland Fire Dept 4th of July
Celebration
11 a.m. - Parade
Food, activities, and
entertainment all day at
Fireman’s Park.
11 p.m. – Fireworks
Contact: Bruce Davis
740.416.4094

Photo by Sarah Hawley

The Meigs County Fair brings days of activities, including carnival rides to
be enjoyed by all ages.

July 3, 2020
Rhythm on the River
FREE annual summer music
series in the heart of downtown
Pomeroy. Celebrating 20 years!
8 p.m.
Riverside Amphitheater
Pomeroy, OH
Contact: Jackie Welker
740.992.6524

July 4, 2020
Racine Independence Day
Celebration
10 a.m. – Parade
11 a.m. - BBQ &amp; homemade
ice cream at Racine Fire
Department
10 p.m. – Fireworks
@ Star Mill Park
Contact: Janet Krider
740.949.2296

July 4, 2020
Kountry Resort Campground
Fireworks Display
44705 Resort Road
Racine, OH 45771
Contact: Tess Campbell
717.542.9213
www.kountryresortcampground.
com

Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home
590 E. Main St.
Pomeroy, OH
740•992•5444

209 3rd Street,
Racine, OH
740•949•2300

264 South 2nd Ave,
Middleport, OH
740•992•5141

Tradition - Service - Value
Adam McDaniel &amp; James Anderson - DIRECTORS

www.andersonmcdaniel.com
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Tractor pulls take place during the Meigs County Fair, as well as during
other events throughout the year. For more on the events see the calendar
of events in this guide.

July 10, 2020
Rhythm on the River
FREE annual summer music
series in the heart of downtown
Pomeroy. Celebrating 20 years!
8 p.m.
Riverside Amphitheater
Pomeroy, OH
Contact: Jackie Welker
740.992.6524

July 11, 2020
Quarter Auction
5 p.m.
Portland Community Center
56896 State Route 124
Portland, OH 45770
Contact: Faye Westfall
740.949.1388

July 17, 2020
Rhythm on the River
FREE annual summer music
series in the heart of downtown
Pomeroy. Celebrating 20 years!
8 p.m.
Riverside Amphitheater
Pomeroy, OH
Contact: Jackie Welker
740.992.6524

July 24, 2020
Rhythm on the River
FREE annual summer music
series in the heart of downtown
Pomeroy. Celebrating 20 years!
8 p.m.
Riverside Amphitheater
Pomeroy, OH
Contact: Jackie Welker
740.992.6524

July 18, 2020
Morgan’s Raid Event
Portland Community Center
11 a.m.
56896 State Route 124
Portland, OH 45770
Contact: Faye Westfall
740.949.1388

July 31 – August 1, 2020
Big Bend Blues &amp; Brews Bash
Two days of live Blues, Roots
and rock music as well as local
and regional craft beers, wines,
spirits and ciders.
Cost: $20/day
4 p.m. Friday; 12 p.m. Saturday
Riverside Amphitheater
Pomeroy, OH
Contact: Jackie Welker
740.992.6524

July 18, 2020
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Regular Competition Pull
6 p.m.
Meigs County Fairgrounds
41850 Fairgrounds Lane
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Noah Hysell
740.591.4034
www.bigbendfarmantiquesclub.
com

For updated community
events visit the Meigs
County Chamber
Tourism on Facebook

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Hillside Baptist Church
39760 S.R. 143
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
Service Times:
Sun. Morning 10:30 a.m.
Sun. Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Eve. 6:00 p.m.

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Rev. Joe Humphrey, Sr. Assistant Pastor
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August 1, 2020
Big Bend Blues Dash
Sponsored by River City
Runners
5K Race
8:30 a.m.
Registration: $20
Maple Lawn Brewery
110 Mulberry Avenue
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Mike Kennedy
740.357.2723
Email: rivercityrunners1@gmail.
com
www.rivercityrunners1.com
August 7, 2020
JJ Gray 5K
Sponsored by River City
Runners
5K Race
9 p.m.
Registration: $20
Star Mill Park
716 5th Street
Racine, OH 45771
Contact: Mike Kennedy
740.357.2723
Email: rivercityrunners1@gmail.
com
www.rivercityrunners1.com

For updated community events visit
the Meigs County Chamber Tourism
on Facebook
August 7-9, 2020
Community Yard Sale
Rent a spot for $10 per space
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Portland Community Center
56896 State Route 124
Portland, OH 45770
Contact: Faye Westfall
740.949.1388
August 8- ?, 2020
Noah’s Ark Outdoor Drama
Outdoor drama re-enactment of
the times of Noah and his family.
Concessions available. Bring a
lawn chair. FREE admission &amp;
parking.
Hillside Baptist Church
39728 State Route 143 Pomeroy,
OH 45743
Contact: Kandis Ford
740.508.6798
kandis.ford1@frontier.com
www.hillsidebaptistchurch.net

August 8, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Ellis Dyson &amp; The Shamblesa
W/Happy Traum
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
August 14, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Sam Bush Band
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com

August 17-22, 2019
Meigs County Fair
Gates open daily
from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Cost: $8 General Admission
Meigs County Fairgrounds
41850 Fairgrounds Lane
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Tara Roberts
740.416.5506
See Facebook page or website
for more info
www.themeigscountyfair.com
August 2020
(Meigs County Fair)
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Guaranteed Pay-Back, $15
Hook, BBFAC Membership
Optional *See Fair schedule for
date &amp; time
Meigs County Fairgrounds
41850 Fairgrounds Lane
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Noah Hysell
740.591.4034
www.bigbendfarmantiquesclub.
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August 22, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Bill Kirchen w/ Special Guest
Redd Volkaert
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
August 29, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Peter Rowan’s Free Mexican
Airforce Feat: Los Texmaniacs
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
September 5, 2020
Olive Township VFD
Chicken BBQ
11 a.m.
38677 Township Road 1026
Reedsville, OH 45772
740.378.6450
September 5, 2020
Forked Run Campout Dinner
63300 State Route 124
Reedsville, OH 45772
*For more info call the main
office at Burr Oak State Park
740.767.3570
September 5, 2020
Olive Township VFD Chicken
BBQ
11 a.m.
Belleville Locks &amp; Dam
Reedsville, OH
740.378.6450
September 7, 2019
Chester VFD Labor Day BBQ
Chicken, ribs, &amp;
homemade ice cream!
11 a.m.
46480 State Route 248
Chester, OH 45720
Contact: Message on Facebook
page
September 12, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
“ Tribute to Guy” Verlon
Thompson &amp; Shawn Camp
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
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For updated community
events visit the Meigs
County Chamber
Tourism on Facebook

September 10-12, 2020
Racine’s Party in the Park
Big party, little town, great
entertainment! Inflatables,
games, video arcade, kiddie
tractor pull, arts &amp; crafts
vendors, car show, live
music, food, and more!!
FREE admission, parking, &amp;
entertainment
Star Mill Park
716 5th Street
Racine, OH 45771
Contact: Janet Krider
740.949.2296
Email: racine.village@gmail.com
www.racinepartyinthepark.net
September 12, 2020
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Show &amp; Games at Racine’s Party
in the Park
10 a.m.
Star Mill Park
716 5th Street
Racine, OH 45771
Contact: Noah Hysell
740.591.4034
www.bigbendfarmantiquesclub.
com
September 19, 2020
“Discover Your Past at the
Chester Courthouse and
Academy”
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Genealogy
experts from Chester Shade
Historical Association,
Daughters of the American
Revolution, and Sons of the
American Revolution will be
on hand to assist with your
genealogy research. Enjoy food
and refreshments as you listen
to storytellers and their tales of
Meigs County history. Tour the
Old Meigs County Courthouse
and the artifacts inside. FREE
event and open to the public.
For more information visit their
Facebook Page: Chester Shade
Historical Association
Chester Academy
46454 State Route 248
Chester, OH 45720
740.985.9822
www.chestercourthouse.com

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September 19, 2020
Saddle up for St Jude
25th Annual St Jude Trail Ride
10 mile trail ride to benefit
St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital. Camping available
during the week before the
ride and that weekend. Raffles,
door prizes, hog roast. Trail ride
available on Sunday as well.
Dill Farm
34015 Beech Grove Road
Rutland, OH 45775
Contact: Isabel Dill
740.742.2849
Email: isabeldill@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/
mae.dill
September 19, 2020
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Regular Competition Pull –
Annual potluckwiener roast
after pull (at the track)
2 p.m.
Meigs County Fairgrounds
41850 Fairgrounds Lane
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Noah Hysell
740.591.4034
www.bigbendfarmantiquesclub.
com
September 24-26, 2020
Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta
Celebrating a great river, great
boats, and a great community!
Plenty of activities all weekend
long.
*See Pomeroy Sternwheel
Regatta Facebook page for
updates and info.
Email:
pomeroysternwheelregatta@
gmail.com
September 26, 2020
River Rat Race 5K
Sponsored by River City
Runners
Registration: $20
9 a.m.
Pomeroy Parking Lot
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Mike Kennedy
740.357.2723
Email: rivercityrunners1@gmail.
com
www.rivercityrunners1.com

September 26, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Wishbone Ash
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
September 30 – October 4,
2020
Morgan’s Raid Reenactment
Portland Community Center
56896 State Route 124
Portland, OH 45770
Contact: Faye Westfall
740.949.1388
October 3, 2020
Meigs Heritage Festival
Sponsored by Chester Shade
Historical Assoc. FREE event
featuring classic car show,
music, food, pie contest,
artisans, old-time activities and
exhibits.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Chester Commons
Chester, OH
740.985.9822
www.chestercourthouse.com
October 10, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
2 Guitars &amp; 200 Stories: Bob
Margolin &amp; Jimmy Vivino
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
October 16-17, 2020
Forked Run Halloween
Campout
63300 State Route 124
Reedsville, OH 45772
*For more info call the main
office at Burr Oak State Park
740.767.3570
October 17, 2020
Big Bend Farm Antiques Club
Regular Competition Pull
2 p.m.
Meigs County Fairgrounds
41850 Fairgrounds Lane
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Noah Hysell
740.591.4034
www.bigbendfarmantiquesclub.
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Photo by Sarah Hawley

The River City Runners host a series
of 5K races throughout the year,
including those held in conjunction
with the Big Bend Blues and Brews
Bash and the Pomeroy Sternwheel
Regatta. The Keep Your Fork 5K,
pictured here, is held the Saturday
after Thanksgiving each year in
memory of Brandi Thomas, with
the proceeds to benefit the Brandi
Thomas Memorial Scholarship.

October 23, 2020
Trick or Trunk, Games and
Hayride
6 p.m.
Portland Community Center
56896 State Route 124
Portland, OH 45770
Contact: Faye Westfall
740.949.1388
October 23-24, 2020
Kountry Resort Campground
Halloween Weekend
44705 Resort Road
Racine, OH 45771
Contact: Tess Campbell
717.542.9213
www.kountryresortcampground.
com
October 24, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Keola and Moanalani Beamer
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
October 29, 2020
Treat Street
6:30-8 p.m.
Costume judging at 7:30 p.m.
Main Street
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Paige Cleek
740.992.0777
October 29, 2020
Reedsville Trick or Treat
6-7 p.m.
740.378.6450

October 31, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Davina and The Vagabonds
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com

November 14, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Electric Hot Tuna
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com

November 2, 2020
Christmas Open House
People visit Meigs County from
all over for this annual kickoff
of the Christmas shopping
season at downtown Pomeroy
merchants. Enjoy store specials,
drawings, refreshments, and
more! Grab your friends and
spend the day in Historic
downtown Pomeroy!
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Pomeroy, OH
*See Pomeroy Merchants
Association Facebook page for
more info.

November 21, 2020
Annual Turkey Dinner
Rutland Fire Dept. Fundraiser
$8 eat in or carry out. Delivery
also available.
5 p.m.
Meigs Elementary School
36871 State Route 124
Middleport, OH 45760
Contact: Bruce Davis
740.416.4094

December 4-5 &amp; 11-12, 2020
Christmas drive through
Forked Run
63300 State Route 124
Reedsville, OH 45772
*For more info call the main
office at Burr Oak State Park
740.767.3570

November 5, 2020
Meigs Chamber &amp; Tourism
Annual Awards Gala
Annual dinner and awards
celebrating Meigs County
Chamber members, businesses
and community leaders. This
year’s event will be a dressy
affair!
Kountry Resort Campground
44705 Resort Road
Racine, OH 45771
Contact: Shelly Combs
740.992.5005
Email: director@meigsohio.com
www.meigsohio.com

November 28, 2020
Keep Your Fork 5K
Brandi Thomas Memorial
Scholarship Fund 5K race in
memory of Brandi Thomas
to raise money for MHS
scholarship. Prizes will be
awarded for various age groups.
Door prizes will be given in
association with Lifeline of Ohio.
Registration: $20
10 a.m.
Meigs High School
42091 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, OH 45769
Contact: Mike Kennedy
740.357.2723
Email: rivercityrunners1@gmail.
com
www.rivercityrunners1.com

November 7, 2020
Soup Dinner
Sponsored by Portland
Community Center
5:30 p.m.
56896 State Route 124
Portland, OH 45770
Contact: Faye Westfall
740.949.1388

November 29, 2020
Forked Run State Park
Hunter’s Dinner
63300 State Route 124
Reedsville, OH 45772
*For more info call the main
office at Burr Oak State Park
740.767.3570

November 7, 2020
Fur Peace Ranch Concert
Roy Rogers and the Delta
Rhythm Kings
Doors open 7 p.m.
Concert 8 p.m.
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740.992.6228
www.furpeaceranch.com

December 3, 2019
Ugly Christmas Sweater
Jingle Games
Hosted by Loyalty is Forever
5 p.m.
Syracuse Community Center
2244 Seventh Street
Syracuse, OH
Contact: Tina Richards,
740.416.9073

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December 5, 2020
Quarter Auction
2 p.m.
Portland Community Center
56896 State Route 124
Portland, OH 45770
Contact: Faye Westfall
740.949.1388
December 6, 2020
Christmas Parade &amp; Open
House
2 p.m.
Belleville Locks &amp; Dam
Reedsville, OH
Contact: Chief Brandon Smith
740.378.6450
December 7, 2020
Santa Claus Arrival
6:30 p.m.
Belleville Locks &amp; Dam
Reedsville, OH
Contact: Chief Brandon Smith
740.378.6450
December 12, 2020
Breakfast with Santa
Sponsored by Racine Fire
Dept
10-11:30 a.m.
302 5th Street
Racine, OH 45771
Contact: Janet Krider
740.949.2296
December 12, 2020
Cookies with Santa
2 p.m.
Portland Community Center
56896 State Route 124
Portland, OH 45770
Contact: Faye Westfall
740.949.1388
December 19, 2020
Portland Community Center
Christmas Banquet
Meat provided; bring covered
dish.
6 p.m.
56896 State Route 124
Portland, OH 45770
Contact: Faye Westfall
740.949.1388

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Angell Accounting - Meigs
214 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.691.5020

Brown Insurance Agency
514 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2318

Forest Run Ready Mix
32760 Township Road 202
Racine, Ohio 45771
740.992.2067

Hill’s Automotive
29625 Bashan Road
Racine, Ohio 45771
740.949.2217

Arbors at Pomeroy
36759 Rocksprings Road
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6606

Buckeye Rural Electric
Cooperative
4848 State Route 325
Rio Grande, Ohio 45674
740.379.2080

Fox’s Pizza Den
500 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.9040

Holzer Health System
100 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
740.446.5901

Francis Florist
352 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2644

Home National Bank
502 Elm Street
Racine, Ohio 45771
740.949.2210

Fraternal Order of the Eagles
Aerie #2171
224 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.1171

Hoon, Inc.
20 Herrold Avenue
Athens, Ohio 45701
740.592.2687

Athens-Meigs Educational
Service Center
21 Birge Drive
Chauncey, Ohio 45719
740.797.0064

Chester Shade Historical
Association
46450 State Route 248
Long Bottom, Ohio 45743
740.985.9822

Banks Construction
34070 State Route 7
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.5009
Bartee Photography
212 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
855.922.7833

Clark’s Jewelry Store
113 Court Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2054

Baum Lumber
46384 State Route 248
Chester, Ohio 45720
740.985.3301

Cleland Realty, Inc.
608 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2259

Bethel Church
39782 State Route 7
Reedsville, Ohio 45772
740.667.679

Crystal’s on Main
118 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.416.1541

Big Bend Save A Lot
700 W Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2891

Dettwiller Lumber
634 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.9500

Big River Radio
WBYG WYVK
WTHQ WMPO
303 8th Street
Pt. Pleasant, W.Va. 25550
304.675.2763

DPC Fabrication
49505 E. Park Drive
Tuppers Plains, Ohio 45783
740.667.6668

Bill Quickel’s Insurance Plus
114 Court Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6677
Birchfield Funeral Home
212 Main Street
Rutland, Ohio 45775
740.742.2333
Brandon Bartee, Realtor
The Athens Real Estate Co
212 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.416.4103
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Century 21 Full Service Realty
111 Court Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2100

DV Weber Construction
65876 State Route 124
Reedsville, Ohio 45772
740.378.6293
Elite Home Nursing Service
45175 Carr Road
Coolville, Ohio 45723
740.444.1196
Farmers Bank
211 West 2nd Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2136

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Front Paige Outfitters
112 W. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.0777
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St. Clair Road
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2575
G&amp;W Plastics and Supply Co.
41763 State Route 7
Tuppers Plains, Ohio 45783
740.985.3813
Gallia-Jackson-Meigs Board
of Alcohol, Drug Addiction,
and Mental Health Services
53 Shawnee Lane
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
740.446.3022
Gallia-Meigs Community
Action
8010 State Route 7 N
Cheshire, Ohio 45620
740.367.7341

Hopewell Health Centers
41865 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.0540
Inclusions, LLC
126 S. 4th Avenue
Middleport, Ohio 45760
740.416.8863
Jack’s Septic Service, LLC
36740 State Route 124
Middleport, Ohio 45760
740.992.7119
Jay Edwards, State Rep
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
614.466.2158
Jaymar, Inc.
27056 State Route 7 N
Cheshire, Ohio 45620
740.992.6637
Johnny on the Spot
1804 N Second Street
Ironton, Ohio 45638
888.388.7768

Goodwill Industries
786 N. 2nd Avenue
Middleport, Ohio 45760
740.992.4208

Karr Contracting, Inc.
34740 State Route 7
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.985.3444

Habitat for Humanity SEO
14440 State Route 13
Millfield, Ohio 45761
740.592.0032

KFC/Long John Silver’s
226 W. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.5432

Hartwell House
100 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.7696

King Ace Hardware
405 North 2nd Avenue
Middleport, Ohio 45760
740.992.5020

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Kinsale Corporation
34594 State Route 7
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6466
Kona Ice of Athens
756 W Union Street
Athens, Ohio 45701
740.591.9947
Kountry Resort Campground
44705 Resort Road
Racine, Ohio 45771
740.992.6488

Meigs County District Public
Library
216 W. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.5813
Meigs County Health
Department
112 E Memorial Drive
Suite A
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6626

Linda Warner
Common Pleas Court Judge
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769

Meigs County Historical
Society
399 S. 3rd Avenue
Middleport, Ohio 45760
740.992.3810

Little, Sheets &amp; Barr, LLP
211-213 E. Second Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6689

Meigs Golf Course, LLC
33080 Wills Hills Road
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6312

LMP Machine Shop, LLC
115 E Chestnut Street
Zaleski, Ohio 45698
740.596.4559

Meigs Independent Press
PO Box 574
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.416.3189

Lock 24 RV Park
46909 State Route 124
Racine, Ohio 45771
304.916.2115

Meigs Local School District
41765 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2153

Maple Lawn Brewery
110 Mulberry Avenue
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.691.5018

MiBoyz Bar &amp; Grill
39825 State Route 143
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6870

Mark Porter Auto Group
42411 Charles Chancey Drive
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
888.693.8807

Mike Swiger Insurance
149 South 3rd Avenue
Middleport, Ohio 45760
740.992.6685

Mark’s Plumbing &amp; Heating
65876 State Route 124
Reedsville, Ohio 45772
740.378.6571

New Era Broadband LLC
119 E Memorial Drive
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.0620

McDonald’s
423 W. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.5600

OhioHealth O’Bleness
Hospital
55 Hospital Drive
Athens, Ohio 45701
740.592.9232

Meigs County Agricultural
Society – Meigs County Fair
41850 Fairgrounds Lane
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.985.4372
Meigs County Community
Improvement Corporation
236 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.3034

Ohio Means Jobs
175 Race Street
Middleport, Ohio 45760
740.444.7641
Ohio River Power Equipment
33101 Hiland Road
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2975

Ohio Valley Bank
156 Mallard Lane
Mason, W.Va. 25260
740.992.2357

Subway
813 W. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6426

Overbrook Rehabilitation
333 Page Street
Middleport, Ohio 45750
740.992.6472

Swisher &amp; Lohse Pharmacy
636 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2955

PDK Construction
34070 Crew Road
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6451

Taco Bell
420 W. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6699

Peoples Bank
115 Court Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2133

The Bed Head Cardinal
36361 State Route 7
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.985.4417

Pleasant Hill Vineyards LLC
5015 Pleasant Hill Road
Athens, Ohio 45701
740.502.3525

The Daily Sentinel
109 W. Second Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2155

Price Law Office
216 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.6624

The Fabric Shop
110 W. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.2284

Radcliff Sales Team at LCR
Realty, Josh &amp; Sandi Radcliff
280 E. State Street
Athens, Ohio 45701
740.444.1140

The Vaughan Agency
505 Mulberry Heights
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.9784

Reed &amp; Baur Insurance
Agency
820 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.3600
Reflections Hair Salon
42120 State Route 7
Tuppers Plains, Ohio 45783
740.667.6749
River Roasters Coffee Co.
102 W. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.538.0492
Riverside Auto &amp; Towing
34139 Bashan Road
Long Bottom, Ohio 45743
740.949.4801
Riverview Guest House, LLC
2462 Water Street
Syracuse, Ohio 45779
740.992.2311
Shade River Ag Service
35537 State Route 7
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.985.3831

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TP One Stop
41995 State Route 7
Tuppers Plains, Ohio 45783
740.667.6014
University of Rio Grande &amp;
Rio Grande Meigs Center
42377 Charles Chancey Dr
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.1880
Uplift Fitness
106 W. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.444.1148
Valley Lumber &amp; Supply
555 Park Street
Middleport, Ohio 45760
740.992.6611
Weaving Stitches
106 E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.1702
Wild Horse Café
251 W. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
740.992.0099

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CHESTER SHADE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

Chester Courthouse est. 1823

Chester Academy est. 1840

Discover Your Past at the
Chester Courthouse &amp; Academy
September 19th 10am-4pm
This event is FREE &amp; open to the public...
Genealogy experts from Chester Shade Historical
Association, Daughters of the American
Revolution &amp; Sons of the American Revolution will
be on hand to assist with your genealogy research
Enjoy food &amp; refreshments as you listen to storyteller’s &amp;
their tales of Meigs County history..Tour the Oldest standing
courthouse in the Northwest Territory

Meigs Heritage Festival
October 3rd 9am-4 pm
Fun for the entire family!
*Car Show featuring vintage &amp; late model cars
*Meigs County Treasure Hunt
*Best Pie Contest &amp; Auction
*Local Artisans *Homemade Food

Admission &amp; Parking are Free!

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Courthouse Hours M-W-F-Sat 10am-4pm phone 1-740-985-9822
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Advanced Hearing Center ................ 12
Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home ... 55
Arbors of Pomeroy ............................ 57
Athens County Visitors Center ........ 48
Athens Sport Cycles ......................... 21
Banks Construction ......................... 63
Baum Lumber .................................. 20
Birchfield Funeral Home .................. 43
Brown Insurance Agency .................. 41
Buckeye Rural Electric ...................... 13
C&amp;M Tack ......................................... 44
Carpenters Local #650 ................... 49
Chester Shade Historical
Association ....................................... 63
Clark’s Jewelry Store ........................ 47
Cleland Realty .................................. 39
Court Grill .......................................... 45
Cremeens Funeral Home .................. 42
Cremeens King Funeral Home … ...... 39
David K. Smith DDS ......................... 36
Dettwiller Lumber ............................. 32
Dr. Earnest Trent DDS ....................... 41
Downing House ................................. 41
Eagles Club of Pomeroy .................... 22
Ewing Schwarzel Funeral Home .......... 5
Foothills Music/Charlie’s Red
Star Barn .......................................... 46
Foreman and Abbott ......................... 41
Fox’s Pizza Den ................................. 49
Francis Florist ................................... 40
Front Paige Outfitters ....................... 47
Fur Peace Ranch ............................... 54
Gallia County Visitors Bureau .......... 50
Grueser &amp; Associates Accounting .... 28
Haffelts Mill Outlet ............................ 15
Hartwell House ................................. 43
Health Recovery Services ................... 3
Hill’s Classic Cars ............................. 39
Hillside Baptist Church ..................... 56
Holly Hill Inn ..................................... 44
Holzer Health System ....................... 19
Home National Bank ......................... 62
Hopewell Health Centers .................... 2
Insurance Plus Agencies ................... 42
J.D. Drilling ........................................ 16
J.D. Injection Specialists .................. 40
Jittery Joe’s Coffee Shop .................. 33
John Sang Ford ................................. 12
Karr Contracting ............................... 29
Kountry Resort Campground ............. 7
Main Street Furniture
and Flooring ...................................... 25
Mark Porter Chevrolet ................ 34-35
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McClure’s Family Restaurant ........... 40
McDonald’s of Pomeroy .................... 27
Meigs County Commissioners ........... 6
Meigs County Department of Job
and Family Services ......................... 65
Meigs County District Public Library 43
Meigs County Fair ............................. 10
Meigs County Farmers’ Market ........ 25
Meigs County Historical Society ...... 31
Millie’s Restaurant ........................... 39
Morgan’s Rest Bed and Breakfast ..... 11
New Era Broadband .......................... 32
Ohio Valley Bank ............................... 17
Overbrook Rehabilitation Center ..... 30
Peoples Bank ..................................... 11
Pomeroy Blues and Jazz Society ...... 45
Pomeroy Laundry Company ............. 51
Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta ........... 31
Powell’s Foodfair .............................. 44
Price Law Office ................................ 42
Quality Window Systems ................. 36
Ridenour Gas Service ....................... 53
Rio Grande Community
College Meigs Branch ....................... 28
River Roasters Coffee Co. ................. 14
Riverside Auto and Towing ................ 24
Riverview Guest House ..................... 37
Rutland Bottle Gas ........................... 68
Scites Insurance Agency ................... 15
Shade River Ag Services ................... 26
Simmons Musser and
Warner Insurance .............................. 33
Smith Chevrolet Buick ..................... 38
Snouffer’s Fire &amp; Safety .................... 52
St. Louis Catholic Church ................. 23
Summerfields .................................. 38
Swisher &amp; Lohse Pharmacy ............. 66
Syracuse Community Center ........... 14
The Daily Sentinel ............................ 30
The Fabric Shop ................................ 16
The Maples ........................................ 42
The Vaughan Agency ......................... 11
TNT Pit Stop ..................................... 44
United Plan Savers
Botanical Sanctuary ......................... 25
Uplift Fitness ...................................... 11
Valley Lumber &amp; Supply Company .. 40
Village of Middleport ......................... 18
Vision Source Meigs .......................... 16
Wayne’s Place ................................... 25
Weaving Stitches .............................. 26
Wild Horse Cafe ................................. 67
Yellow Umbrella ................................. 12

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