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Corlis Miller (left) of the Emancipation Celebration Committee explains to Bidwell resident Dixie Baker the meaning of quilt patterns reportedly used to direct slaves to safety on the Underground Railroad. Though a popular story, there is some disagreement as to whether the Underground Railroad quilts actually existed. Tourism on display: Expo showcases SE Ohio destinations, attractions
RIO GRANDE — From the small-scale replica of a canal boat located in Waverly to the Emancipation Celebration right here at home, travel enthusiasts had a chance to explore some hidden travel t...
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GMHA officials await fire marshal’s report
BIDWELL — Officials with the Gallia Metropolitan Housing Authority are waiting for word from the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office regarding a fire on Saturday, March 13 at the agency’s Gallia Me...
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Gallia board of elections holds restructuring meeting
GALLIPOLIS — After nine years of service, Democratic Gallia County Board of Elections member Patricia A. Sprague has given up her seat and John G. Burnett of Gallipolis has taken it over. The Bo...
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Mandel addresses Gallia GOP at Lincoln Dinner
RIO GRANDE — State Rep. Josh Mandel, R-Lyndhurst, touted his conservative ideas and values during his keynote address to the Gallia County Republican Party during the annual Lincoln Day Dinner...
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State Fire Marshal to investigate Buck Ridge blaze
BIDWELL — Authorities apparently believe that the fire Saturday at the Gallia Metropolitan Housing Authority’s Buck Ridge apartments may have been deliberately set. According to a detail call sh...
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Submitted photo - From left administrator Kay Davis, director of nursing Judy Barcus, Edith Erdman and State Rep. E. Clyde Evans were among the guests who helped Erdman celebrate her 107th birthday. Century of memories - Edith Erdman celebrates 107th birthday
GALLIPOLIS — Edith Evelyn Erdman marked a milestone event in her life on Sunday, Feb. 21. Erdman, who resides at The Arbors of Gallipolis, welcomed family and friends who gathered to celebrate h...
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Meigs lawmen seeking Racine man for home invasion, thefts
by Brian J. Reed
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RACINE — Deputies are in pursuit of a man suspected of invading a Racine home earlier this month and in other recent thefts. Sheriff Robert Beegle said Friday afternoon his department had a tentat...
Gallia Co. chase ends in arrest
by Michelle Miller
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GALLIPOLIS — The man who led a Gallia County sheriff’s deputy on a short pursuit Thursday through Spring Valley has been arraigned on multiple charges. James H. McDerment, 33, was arraigned Friday...
Portman rallies with Gallia GOP
by Andrew Carter
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GALLIPOLIS — The economy was the main topic of discussion Friday morning when U.S. Senate candidate Rob Portman made a campaign stop in Gallipolis. Portman, who served for 12 years in the U.S. Hous...
NWS: High water heading for tri-county
by Beth Sergent
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POMEROY — The combination of a strong storm system moving through southern Pennsylvania and western Maryland Friday evening, along with a significant — now melting — snow pack from that area, are c...
Warm up for ‘Love Songs’
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Maestro Ray Fowler led the Ohio Valley Symphony through rehearsal Thursday evening for this weekend’s performance of “Love Songs” at the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre in Gallipolis....
Kanauga resident wants K-A sewer project rerouted
by Michelle Miller
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GALLIPOLIS — Trees and street damage topped discussions during the Kanauga-Addison Sewer Construction meeting held Thursday during the Gallia County Commission’s regular meeting. Deborah Oliver, a...
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