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Gallia County fireworks display canceled, parade moved due to weather concerns
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — Weather has spoiled Independence Day fireworks and altered an annual parade in Gallia County. A social media post from the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce noted while other entertainment at Gallipolis City Park will go on as planned, no fireworks display will accompany the July 4 festivities.
Saw racing competition coming to Gallia County, Ohio
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A popular sport from several years ago seems to be making a comeback. The sport is saw racing and on July 6 there is a competition scheduled in Rio Grande, Ohio. "The object is to complete the number of cuts assigned as quickly as possible,...
The rare Compass Plant resides in the hills of Lawrence County
By Joseph DiCristofaro The Ironton Tribune Nestled in the rolling hills of Lawrence County remains a small population of compass plants, which are some of the few lasting remnants of the prairie days long ago. “It’s the only compass plant population that we consider native; it is questionable if it’s native there because it is […] The post The rare Compass Plant resides in the hills of Lawrence County appeared first on The Tribune.
InspiHER Retreat will be held in August
Staff report An event to inspire the next generation of girls to become leaders in Lawrence County will take place in August. Called “InspiHER Retreat: Empowering Young Girls in Lawrence County,” the program is for girls entering grades 5 through 8 and will take place at the South Point middle school on Aug. 10. It […] The post InspiHER Retreat will be held in August appeared first on The Tribune.
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