http://host69-005.meigs.lib.oh.us/files/original/07085caa80e60c2d3aa3e8a652454d35.pdf 6b188454d355ac0c9d3dc7ef5a8fd94f PDF Text Text Track, field updates Eagles head to districts Holiday parade info SPORTS s 7 SPORTS s 7 NEWS s 2 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 99, Volume 75 13 additional COVID-19 cases reported Latest stats from Meigs, Mason, Gallia day. Age ranges for the 2,367 total cases reported by ODH on Monday Staff Report are as follows: 0-19 — 306 cases (2 hospitalizations) OHIO VALLEY — 20-29 — 395 cases (6 Thirteen total cases hospitalizations) were reported among 30-39 — 314 cases (3 Gallia, Meigs and hospitalizations) Mason counties on 40-49 — 338 cases Wednesday. (8 hospitalizations, 1 The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) death) 50-59 — 354 cases reported four additional (15 hospitalizations, 4 cases of COVID-19 deaths) in Gallia County on 60-69 — 299 cases Wednesday. (30 hospitalizations, 8 The Meigs County deaths) Health Department 70-79 — 206 cases reported six additional (43 hospitalizations (1 confirmed cases of new), 12 deaths) COVID-19 in Meigs 80-plus — 157 cases County on Wednesday. (40 hospitalizations, 24 The West Virginia deaths) Department of Health Unknown —5 cases and Human Resources (DHHR) reported three (4 new case) Editor’s note: Tuescases of COVID-19 day’s and Wednesday’s in Mason County on updates from the Ohio Wednesday. Department of health COVID-19 Dashboard MCHD Vaccines do not provide a breakPfizer vaccines down of cases below the for those ages 12-17 40-49 age range, thereare available at the fore five cases are listed Meigs County Health as unknown age as it Department today is presumed to be below (Thursday), as well as Tuesday-Thursday next age 40. Gallia County is curweek, with extended rently “orange” on the hours those evenings. Ohio Public Health Appointments can be Advisory System map scheduled at https:// gettheshot.coronavirus. after meeting two of the ohio.gov/ for this week, seven indicators. with appointments for next week able to be Meigs County booked beginning on On Wednesday, the Friday. Appointments Meigs County Health will be taken Monday Department reported through Friday next six additional conweek for Pfizer, as well firmed cases of COVIDas Moderna and John19 since Friday’s report. son & Johnson vaccines Meigs County curat the health departrently has eight active ment. cases and 1,509 total Here is a closer look cases (1,351 confirmed, at COVID-19 cases in 158 probable) since the region and state: April 2020, as of Monday afternoon’s update from the Meigs County Gallia County Health Department. ODH reported a There have been a total of 2,374 cases of COVID-19 (since March total of 39 deaths, 1,465 2020) in Gallia County recovered cases (four as part of Wednesday’s new), and 86 hospitalupdate, four more than izations (1 new) since April 2020. on Tuesday. Age ranges for the ODH has reported 1,509 Meigs County a total of 49 deaths, 147 hospitalizations (1 cases, as of Friday, were as follows: new), and 2,269 presumed recovered indiSee CASES | 10 viduals as of Wednes- AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 2021 The Daily Sentinel, an edition of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Thursday, May 20, 2021 s 50¢ Recognizing EMS Week Propes, Michael named employees of the year By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com POMEROY — May 16-22 is recognized nationally as National EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week and Meigs County EMS is recognizing its personnel for their efforts, particularly on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of EMS Week, Meigs County EMS Director Robbie Jacks announced that Billy Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Propes had been selected as Billy Propes and Natalie Michael are the Meigs County the 2020 Paramedic of the Year and Natalie Michael as the EMS employees of the year for 2020. 2020 Dispatcher of the Year for their work throughout the year. The awards are voted on by fellow EMS employees. Jacks explained that during the past year-plus of the COVID-19 pandemic the men and women of Meigs EMS have went above and beyond, making many sacrifices to serve the community. “Initially we didn’t know what to expect with it (COVID19) or what impact it would have on the health and safety of our staff and the community,” See EMS | 10 Commission approves agenda items By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com sponsorship of a night swim and the business name on an 18 by 24 inch sign inside the pool. The Silver Sponsorship includes a custom three foot by five foot banner for the business inside the pool fencing. The Bronze Sponsorship includes placement of the business name on an 18 inch by 24 inch sign inside the pool. The community sponsorship can be in any amount. Donations, which are tax deductible, can be mailed the Meigs County Treasurer ATTN: Pool, 100 E. Second Street, Pomeroy, OH 45779. Please write “Pool Donation” in the memo line. For more information or questions contact Commissioner Jimmy Will at 740-992-4633. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. POMEROY — The Meigs County Commissioners approved several agenda items during the recent weekly meeting, including resolutions as requested by the Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services. Two resolutions were approved to continue the sub-grant agreements with Eastern Local Schools and Southern Local Schools for students monitor services. The contracts run through March 31, 2022, and can be renewed for another year. This is the second year for the program. The commissioners approved allowing the Department of Job and Family Services to proceed with the purchase of a 2004 Buick Century from Hudson’s Auto in Pomeroy in the amount of $4,995. Vince Reiber of Meigs DJFS explained that the vehicle will be used by the Adult Protective Services caseworkers when needed to go on calls. Meigs County Emergency Management Agency Director Jamie Jones presented the commissioners with a letter his office had received from the Ohio Department of Transportation regarding a paving project planned on State Route 681 between U.S. 33 and Sumner Road. The project is currently planned for June 1-July 31, 2022, at while time a detour would be put in place. The commissioners approved a resolution as requested by Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency Executive Director Lora Rawson for the intent to apply for the CHIP Program. Bills were approved to be paid in the amount of $327,574.46, with $43,520.70 coming from County General. The commissioners meet each Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Meigs County Courthouse. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. Meigs County London Pool | Facebook photo Repair work has been completed the London Pool in Syracuse in advance of the 2021 season. London Pool expected to open this summer Fundraising efforts taking place By Sarah Hawley handling the work. Of the $100,000, a total of $73,000 was spent on SYRACUSE — Meigs the actual repairs, with the remaining funds County’s public pool is going toward needed expected to open this supplies and equipment summer in Syracuse. for the pool. London Pool has Fundraising efforts are undergone repair work this spring in preparation underway to support the for the upcoming season operation, upkeep and activities of the pool for after being closed the previous two years. Pool the 2021 season. Donacommittee members are tions will be sued to purchase items such as hopeful for a Memorial picnic tables, benches, Day opening. Commissioner Jimmy trash cans, lounge chairs and pool supplies for the Will explained that the season. county, who took over There are four sponownership of the pool sorship levels for the funfrom the village of Syradraising — the $1,000 cuse in 2019, received gold sponsor, $500 silver $100,000 in funding sponsor, $250 bronze from the state Capital sponsor and the commuBudget to go toward nity sponsor. the necessary work to The Gold Sponsorship reopen the pool. Repair work has been includes a custom three foot by five foot banner taking place for the for the business on the past few months with Pool People of Pomeroy fence facing the road, shawley@aimmedia midwest.com �NEWS/OBITUARIES 2 Thursday, May 20, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing JUDA ‘JUDY’ CAROL MUSSER OBITUARIES NORMAN L. PRICE JR. Faith Carper, GarPOMEROY — rett Carper, LauJuda “Judy” Carol Rev. Eddie Buffington and Fred Burney ren Carper, Layla Musser, of PomePOMEROY — Norman home and worked officiating. Visitation will roy, went home to nieces Kim ArmGlaze and Jackson at Midwest Steel. L. Price, Jr. was born strong and Jessica be held at the funeral Glaze; brothers Norman combe with the Lord September 7, 1941 and home Saturday, from 9 Burney, nephews and sisters, Peggy pleted his work on Tuesday, May was called home to be a.m. until time of service. 18, 2021 at her Jerry Armstrong, (Bob) Ellis of with the Lord on Friday, career with United Military Services will be residence. She was Erik Neely and Middleport, and Parcel Service May 14, 2021. He was conducted by the Ameri- born on September 4, Joshua Price. Jean Jones of North born in Pomeroy to Mar- (UPS). Norman can Legion Drew WebNorman was worked his way up 1942 in Gordon, W.Va. to Carolina; “adopted” jorie Miller Price and ster Post 39. Interment in the UPS company and blessed to have had a the late Fletcher Rosevelt children, Debi Pyles and Norman L. Price, Sr. will be at the Miles Cem- and Anna Bell (Hager) beautiful companion Lonnie Coats. Norman was preceded retired after 28 years of etery followed by repass Welch. in his life for 35 years She is preceded in service. in death by his parents, at the Ewing-Schwarzel that he adored Carolyn death by her parents, Norman was active She is survived by her Floyd Burney, Sr., aunts Family Center. Hartshorn Kindle. Norbrothers, Charles Welch children, Cindy (Todd) Jewel Welch, Mary Alice in the community as a Friends are encourand Fred Tackett; sismember of the American man adored her children Kimes, Teresa (Jeff) Williams, Doris Ervin, aged to sign the online Chris, David and Nikki. ters, Lenora Clark and Legion Drew Webster Patterson, and Mike Marie Ervin and uncles guestbook at ewingfuner- Musser all of Pomeroy; Norman was well Frankie Faye Nelson, Kitrel Williams, Waynard Post 39 Sergeant at alhome.net special sister-in-law, Arms; member of Meigs known and respected in grandchildren, Courtni and Marvin Price and Norman had many the community. Norman Mickie Schoonover and County Republican (Jeremy) Shuler of special friend Max Hill, had many special friends health challenges, but nephew Tony Welch. Party; was on Meigs Middleport, Kristopher Sr. Funeral services will County Republican Cen- that were very important never complained so let VanMeter (Ashley BrownNorman graduus end the service of in his life. be held on Friday, May ing) of Middleport, Aric ated from Pomeroy High tral Committee ; past memory with this scripWe the family of Nor21, 2021 AT 1 p.m. at owner of Enterprise (Chrissy) Patterson of School class of 1961. ture: 2Timothy4:7-8 the Anderson McDanPomeroy, Alyson (Tim) Norman was drafted into Performance auto parts; man Price extend our “I have fought a good Lewis of Pomeroy, Mistie iel Funeral Home in the military service from avid racer and car enthu- deepest thanks to those fight, I have finished my (Shane) Weese of Jackthat showed concern on Pomeroy with pastor siast; avid supporter of April 6, 1964 to March Lonnie Coats officiating. local High School sports Norman’s behalf from the course, I have kept the son and Kara (Zach) 31, 1966. Norman was faith. Visitation will be held on and Norman and Carolyn Meigs County Sheriff’s Glaze of Pomeroy; great awarded the Vietnam “Henceforth there is attended The Ohio State staff, Gallia County Shergrandchildren, Kaydance Thursday, May 20, 2021 Service Medal. laid up for me a crown of VanMeter, Kallie VanMe- from 6-8 p.m. at the Buckeyes football games iff’s staff, Davita Rivers While in the Army, righteousness, which the ter, Kirie Ward, J.T. Hall, funeral home. Edge Dialysis Center for well over 20 years. he received training Lord, the righteous judge Avery Patterson, Cullen A registry is availaable Norman was a devoted staff who cared for Norto become a Military shall give me at that day; Patterson, Quentin Lewis, at www.andersonmcdanman for over 15 years, son to his Mother and Policeman stationed in and not to me only, but and the lunch bunch at iel.com Halle Lewis, Charlee Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. his entire family. Norunto all them also that Gloeckners and Court man leaves to cherish Norman was a member love his appearing.” Street Grill. his memory his aunt of the personnel that GRIMM Special thanks to the Funeral services will guarded General William Sarah Hull, his siblings LETART, W.Va. — Jon Douglas Grimm Sr., 63, of be held at noon on Satur- staff of Ewing-Schwarzel Letart, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Pleasant Valley Marlyn Price, LaJean West Moreland. Upon receiving an hon- Armstrong, Jewel Smith, day May 22, 2021 at the who have shown their Nursing and Rehab Center, Point Pleasant, W.Va. Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral care and concern for our orable discharge from the Allie Mitchell, Floranell There will be no public services at this time. family. Home in Pomeroy with Army, Norman returned Burney, Floyd Burney Arrangements provided by Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, W.Va. ROBERT R. HARDEN MARY K. SAXON granddaughters, RACINE — Amanda (Cody) Funeral Home with Pasand brothers, William Robert R. Harden, BIDWELL — Mary K. vives her in Bidwell. Lee, of Oberlin, tor Jacob Watson officiEdward Lewis, Jr. of Mary is survived 80, Racine, passed Saxon, 58, of Bidwell, Ohio and Erin ating. Burial will follow Apple Grove, West Virby her husband, Bill away at 4:30 a.m., Ohio passed away on (Chris) Lutz, of in Dickey Chapel Cemginia and Greg Willett Monday, May 17, Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Saxon of Bidwell; chilDayton, Ohio and of Henderson, West Vir- etery. Friends may call dren, Amanda Saxon of 2021, in the WVU OSU Medical Center in a great-grandson, prior to the service from ginia. Bidwell and Bill Saxon Medicine-Camden Columbus, Ohio. Galen Lutz. Also In addition to her par- 11 a.m. - noon on SaturClark Medical Born on June 18, 1962 (Misty) of Mason, West surviving is his brother, Virginia; grandchildren, ents, Mary was preceded day at the funeral home. Center in Parkersburg, in Springfield, Ohio, Don (Angie) Harden, of Those in attendance are in death by her grandJakob Saxon, Jocelyn West Virginia. Mary was the daughOak Hill, Ohio and stepasked to observe social parents, Clinton and Saxon, December ZeiBorn November 22, ter of the late William distancing and wear face Beulah Lewis. gler, and Savanah 1940 in Syracuse, Ohio, grandchildren, Jenny Edward Lewis and the masks. The funeral service Zeigler; sisters, Cheryl he was the son of the late Flanagan and Jeremy late Katherine Mullins Please visit www.wilfor Mary will be held Cook of Gallipolis and Morris and Dorothy Nei- Cleek. Willett. On February 8, In addition to his parlisfuneralhome.com to at noon on Saturday, gler Harden. Bob retired 1979, Mary married Wil- Angie Garcia of New ents, he was preceded send e-mail condolences. May 22, 2021 at Willis liam H. Saxon, who sur- Haven, West Virginia; as a master welder in 2000 from the Ohio Val- in death by a daughter, ley Electric Corporation Sandi Elaine Harden, Kyger Creek Power plant sons, Timothy Scott after 33 years of service. Harden and Ralph J. Harden, an infant sister, Bob was a veteran of Dorothy Harden and a the U.S. Navy having served from 1958-1966. brother, William Harden. The Gallipolis Memorial Day Parade Funeral services will He was a member of the steps off at 10:30 a.m., May 31. be 2 p.m., Saturday, Morning Star United All veteran service organizations, May 22, 2021 in the Methodist Church. He businesses, foundations and other Cremeens-King Funeral was a master mason community support groups are Home, Racine. Officiof the Pomeroy-Racine invited to participate in the parade. Individuals or groups interested in ating will be Rev. Jim Lodge #164 of Free & participating in the Memorial Day Marshall. Interment will Accepted Masons of Parade are asked to please contact follow in the Carmel Ohio, a 32nd degree the Gallia County Veterans Service Cemetery. Friends may Scottish Rite mason, a Office at 740-446-2005 no later member of Post #602 of call two hours prior to than Friday, May 21. Following the the American Legion in the funeral service at the parade will be a ceremony featuring Racine and the National funeral home. Military guest speaker and Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel “Woody” Williams. graveside services will Rifle Association. Williams will also be the parade’s be conducted by the Surviving is his wife, grand marshal. Pictured is the VFW Racine Post #602 of the Dorothy Circle Harden, 4464 Honor Guard presenting the American Legion and whom he married June colors at previous Memorial Day Tuppers Plains Post # 10, 1960 in Racine, his Parade. 9053 of Veterans of Fordaughter, Pam (Jim) OVP File Photo Foreman, of Racine, two eign Wars. Deadline to register for Memorial Day Parade Friday GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Distributing COVID-related supplies CLAY TWP. — Trustees with Clay Township will be distributing COVID-19 related supplies from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, May 22, at the site on Teens Run Road, approximately two-tenths of a miles from Ohio 7, south of Gallipolis. ID, such as driver’s license, utility bill, etc., is required to prove township residency. Memorial Day Parade sign up GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Memorial Day CONTACT US 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 All content © 2021 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel edition. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com Parade steps off at 10:30 a.m., May 31. All veteran service organizations, businesses, foundations and other community support groups are invited to participate in the parade. Individuals or groups interested in participating in the Memorial Day Parade are asked to please contact the Gallia County Veterans Service Office at 740-446-2005 no later than Friday, May 21. Southwestern alumni banquet PATRIOT — The Southwestern High School Alumni Banquet will be held at Southwestern Elementary School on Saturday, May 29. Doors will open at 6 p.m., the meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. A cost of $15 per person will not only pay for the meal, but will also contribute to the Southwestern Alumni Scholarship program. To make a reservation, please contact Jeanie Hively at 740-245 9740 by Monday, May 17. Road closures, construction GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Engineer Brett A. Boothe announces Scenic Drive (CR-127) will be closed between State Route 160 and Summit Road, beginning at 8 a.m., Monday, April 26 for approximately two months for slip repair, weather permitting. Local traffic will need to use other county roads as a detour. MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge replacement project began on April 12 on State Route 143, between Lee Road (Township Road 168) and Ball Run Road (Township Road 20A). One lane will be closed. Temporary traffic signals and a 10 foot width restriction will be in place. Estimated completion: Nov. 15. Ohio 7 rehab project reminder CROWN CITY — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced a rehabilitation project that began Monday, March 22 on State Route 7 in the Crown City area of Gallia County. The project will be between Westbranch Road (County Road 162) and Sunnyside Drive (County Road 158). The project CHESHIRE — The Cheshire High School Alumni is estimated to be completed in June 2022. ODOT Reunion will be held this year on May 29. Doors open at 5 p.m. No charge this year finger food will be states the road will be closed now through Dec. 1. The detour for motorists will be to take State Route provided. Anyone interested call Robert Lucas 740367-7147 or Martha Swisher 740-645-9392 or Betty Jo 7 to State Route 218 to State Route 553 and back to State Route 7. Trucks will be detoured from State Clark 740-367-0172. Route 7 to U.S. 35 South to U.S. 64 West into West Virginia and re-enter Ohio using U.S. 52 West. ODOT said those wishing to access the K.H. Butler Fishing Access must be coming from the north. Northbound CENTERVILLE — Centerville’s annual Bean Dintraffic must take the detour, then enter the parking ner will be held on May 29 with parade at 11 a.m. area traveling southbound on State Route 7. Parade participants are asked to call 740-245-5635. Cheshire Alumni Banquet Bean dinner planned �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, May 20, 2021 3 Teen pleads guilty in accidental fatal shooting of friend charged with involuntary manslaughter. The 14-year-old shooter entered his plea Tuesday in juvenile court, according to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. His name was not reported due to his age. The shooting occurred March 6 in the teen’s home in Nelsonville. The teen said he opened his father’s gun safe and took out the gun to show off its laser and lights to 11-year-old Eli Spangler, also of Nelsonville. The teen said he dropped the weapon and, when he tried to pick it up onehanded, he accidentally grabbed the trigger and TODAY IN HISTORY By The Associated Press World War II. In 1961, a white mob Today is Thursday, May 20, the 140th day of 2021. attacked a busload of There are 225 days left in Freedom Riders in Montgomery, Alabama, the year. prompting the federal Today’s Highlight in History: government to send in U.S. marshals to restore On May 20, 1927, order. Charles Lindbergh took In 1978, Japan’s Narita off from Roosevelt Field International Airport on Long Island, New York, aboard the Spirit of began operations after years of protests over St. Louis on his historic its construction by local solo flight to France. residents. In 1985, Radio Marti, On this date: In 1506, explorer Chris- operated by the U.S. govtopher Columbus died in ernment, began broadcasting; Cuba responded Spain. by attempting to jam its In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed signal. In 1995, President Bill the Homestead Act, Clinton announced that which was intended to the two-block stretch of encourage settlements Pennsylvania Avenue in west of the Mississippi front of the White House River by making federal land available for farming. would be permanently closed to motor vehicles In 1932, Amelia Earas a security measure. hart took off from NewIn 2009, suspended foundland to become NFL star Michael Vick the first woman to fly was released after 19 solo across the Atlantic. (Because of weather and months in prison for runequipment problems, Ear- ning a dogfighting ring to begin two months’ home hart set down in Northconfinement. ern Ireland instead of In 2015, four of the her intended destination, world’s biggest banks France.) — JPMorgan Chase, In 1948, Chiang KaiCitigroup’s banking unit shek was inaugurated as Citicorp, Barclays and the first president of the the Royal Bank of ScotRepublic of China (Tailand — agreed to pay wan). more than $5 billion in In 1956, the United penalties and plead guilty States exploded the first airborne hydrogen bomb to rigging the currency markets. over Bikini Atoll in the Ten years ago: Israeli Pacific. Prime Minister Benjamin In 1959, nearly 5,000 Japanese-Americans had Netanyahu rejected the idea of using his country’s their U.S. citizenships 1967 boundaries as the restored after choosing to renounce them during basis for a neighboring Palestinian state, declaring his objections during a face-to-face meeting with President Barack Obama, who had raised the idea in an effort to revive stalled Mideast peace talks. Randy “Macho Man” Savage, 58, a larger-than-life personality from professional wrestling’s 1980s heyday, died in Pinellas County, Florida. Five years ago: A U.S. Secret Service officer shot a man with a gun who had approached a checkpoint outside the White House and refused to drop his weapon; Jesse Olivieri of Ashland, Pennsylvania, was later sentenced to eight months’ confinement. One year ago: President Donald Trump threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states (Michigan and Nevada) that were making it easier to vote by mail during the pandemic. Police ticketed seven people for cutting hair during a protest against coronavirus restrictions outside the Michigan Capitol, where about a dozen barbers and hair stylists defied stay-at-home orders to give free haircuts. Apple and Google released smartphone technology that could notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. Former Green Beret Michael Taylor and his son Peter were arrested in Massachusetts on charges that they had smuggled Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn from Japan to Lebanon in a box as he faced financial misconduct charges. (The Taylors were extradited to Japan in March 2021.) Government figures showed that U.S. births continued to fall in 2019, leading to the lowest number of newborns in 35 years. Today’s Birthdays: Actor-author James McEachin is 91. Actor Anthony Zerbe is 85. Actor David Proval is 79. Singer-actor Cher is 75. Actor-comedian Dave Thomas is 73. Rock musician Warren Cann is 71. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, is 70. Former New York Gov. David Paterson is 67. Delaware Gov. John Carney is 65. Actor Dean Butler is 65. TV-radio personality Ron Reagan is 63. Rock musician Jane Wiedlin (The Go-Go’s) is 63. Actor Bronson Pinchot is 62. Singer Susan Cowsill is 62. Actor John Billingsley is 61. Actor Tony Goldwyn is 61. Singer Nick Heyward is 60. TV personality Ted Allen is 56. Actor Mindy Cohn is 55. Rock musician Tom Gorman (Belly) is 55. Actor Gina Ravera is 55. Actor Timothy Olyphant is 53. Former race car driver Tony Stewart is 50. Rapper Busta Rhymes is 49. Actor Daya Vaidya is 48. Actor Matt Czuchry is 44. Actor Angela Goethals is 44. Actor-singer Naturi Naughton is 37. Country singer Jon Pardi is 36. Black faith leaders, lawmakers, push to end death penalty By Andrew Welsh-Huggins Assembly in past years, including some bipartisan efforts. But today’s environment is different, as COLUMBUS, Ohio cumulative calls by con(AP) — A coalition of Black ministers, lawmak- stituents for abolition are ers and national activists reaching members of both parties, said Rep. Stephaannounced a new effort nie Howse, a Cleveland Tuesday to abolish the Democrat. death penalty in Ohio, “You can look at very citing growing bipartisan opposition and the coun- liberal Democrats and very conservative Repubtry’s recent reckoning licans who are saying the over racial injustice. same thing,” Howse said. The death penalty “I feel like we have just is a modern cousin to the synergy at this time in lynching, with people of history.” color disproportionately Abolishing the death sentenced to death, said penalty in Ohio would be members of the Ohio Black Legislative Caucus “a decisive move” toward racial justice, Jennifer and the Ohio Council Pryor, an organizing of Churches. They also pointed to the March abo- director at Ohioans to Stop Executions, said in a lition of the death penstatement. alty in Virginia, the first “In a moment when our southern state to do so. entire country is grapNumerous abolition bills have come and gone pling with our racist past and present, Ohio has a in the Ohio General Associated Press chance to lead,” Pryor said. In February, a coalition of Democratic and Republican state lawmakers announced new bipartisan bills to end executions. GOP lawmakers cite the cost to taxpayers of years of appeals, the lack of available lethal injection drugs, and the danger of executing an innocent person. A similar bipartisan effort last year was unsuccessful. In January, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law banning the execution of the severely mentally ill, including killers diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder or delusional disorder at the time of their crimes. Death penalty opponents point to that law as an example of changing anti-capital pun- ishment sentiment. In the meantime, Ohio remains under an unofficial death penalty moratorium. DeWine said in December that lawmakers must choose a different method of capital punishment than lethal injection before any inmates can be put to death in the future, and added that it’s “pretty clear” there won’t be any executions this year. Before and after that, DeWine has continued to delay multiple executions. No executions are scheduled this year, and while nine are scheduled in 2022, it’s unlikely they’ll be carried out because of Ohio’s lack of lethal drugs. The state’s last execution was July 18, 2018, when Ohio put to death Robert Van Hook for killing David Self in Cincinnati in 1985. Prosecutor wants probe in teen’s escape from state hospital HIGHLAND HILLS, Ohio (AP) — A teenage boy accused of being part of a group that committed six carjackings in Cleveland escaped from a state-run hospital after ordering a ride-sharing pickup for himself while he smoked cigarettes outside the facility with hospital employees, authorities said. Lavelle Spencer, 17, remains at large Wednesday after escaping Saturday from the Warrensville Developmental Center in Highland Hills, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley. Spencer was undergoing court-ordered mentalhealth treatment at the facility. Spencer is accused of being part of a group that committed six carjackings in late 2019 on Cleveland’s West Side. He also faces an unrelated sexual assault charge, and pleaded not guilty to the counts after his cases were moved to adult court in July. “It’s incomprehensible that he had these charges and was allowed outside to smoke and accessed a phone,” O’Malley told Cleveland.com. “It’s outrageous. The (Ohio) state patrol needs to do an in-depth investigation into what happened, and the facility needs to review all policies to make sure this doesn’t happen again.” O’Malley also questioned how Spencer got a cellphone while in custody at the hospital. The state patrol is investigating the escape because it happened at a hospital run by the Ohio Department of Develop- mental Disabilities. Spencer was being held in the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center until his transfer Dec. 9 to Warrensville, one of eight state-run hospitals that treat people with developmental disabilities. That came after a court psychiatrist found Spencer incompetent to stand trial because of a developmental disability that rendered his IQ below the legal threshold of 75, but also said legal competency could be restored with treatment. shot Spangler in the chest, authorities said. The teen’s 37-yearold father was indicted Tuesday on counts of involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment and tampering with evi- dence. Authorities say he owns the gun used in the shooting and locked his gun safe after the shooting occurred. It wasn’t known Wednesday if the father has retained an attorney. GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a spaceavailable basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest.com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. Card shower Marge Reuter will be celebrating her 97th Birthday on May 29, 2021. Cards may be sent to 138 Beech St. Pomeroy, OH 45769 Cancellation BIDWELL — Due to COVID-19, there will be no meeting this year of the Bidwell-Porter High School Alumni. At this time, a meeting is planned for 2022. Thursday, May 20 POMEROY — The Meigs Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold their regular monthly meeting at noon at the district office. The office is located at 113 E. Memorial Drive, Suite D, Pomeroy. POMEROY — Pomeroy High School Class of 1959 gathering for lunch at Fox’s Pizza, noon. Friday, May 21 GALLIPOLIS — Ohio AFSCME Retirees, Subchapter 102, Gallia & Jackson counties, meets 2 p.m., Gallia County Senior Resource Center, 1165 State Route 160. Members are asked to wear a mask and follow all CDC guidelines. Saturday, May 22 MIDDLEPORT — Middleport Fire Department will be hosting a chicken BBQ with serving starts at 11 a.m. at bbq pit. To pre order call 740-992-7368 leave a message. Monday, May 24 POMEROY — The regular meeting of the Meigs County Public Library Board will be held at 1 p.m. at the Pomeroy Library. Tuesday, May 25 POMEROY — A special meeting of the Meigs County Transportation Improvement District will be held at 8 a.m. at the Meigs County Highway Dept., 34110 Fairgrounds Road, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. The purpose of this meeting to review FY22 Application Submittals for approval. Wednesday, May 26 MIDDLEPORT — Feeney-Bennett Post 128, Middleport American Legion is resuming monthly family night meals starting on May 26, 2021 at 6 p.m. All members, their families and guests are welcome to attend. 7 fraternity members plead not guilty in Ohio hazing death BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Seven men pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to various charges connected to the death of a 20-year-year-old university student in Ohio who drank a bottle of alcohol as part of a hazing ritual in March. The seven entered their pleas in Wood County in northwest Ohio. The charges vary by defendant and include involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, felonious assault, hazing and violating state alcohol laws. Charges against an eighth man and member of Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity were earlier dismissed. All but one of the defendants was a Bowling Green student at the time. They range in age from 19 to 23 years old. Stone Foltz, a business major from Delaware, Ohio, was found unconscious by a roommate on March 4 after members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity dropped him off at his apartment. According to a lawsuit filed last week by Foltz’s parents, his fraternity “big brother” was supposed to spend the night with him to make sure he was alright, the lawsuit said. “Instead, Stone Foltz was taken from the car into his apartment and left alone on the couch to die,” the complaint said. His roommate came home and found him facedown on a couch and still breathing, but he soon stopped breathing and his face and ears turned purple and blue, the lawsuit said. OHIO CRUSHING AND SCREENING is accepting Clean, Free Concrete at the recycle yard located at 15041, State Route 7, Gallipolis, Ohio. Call 740-285-4442 OH-70236746 NELSONVILLE. Ohio (AP) — A teenage boy who fatally shot a younger friend while showing him a gun has pleaded guilty to reckless homicide, and the teen’s father has been �NEWS 4 Thursday, May 20, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Republicans vie for Trump’s blessing in Ohio Senate primary By Julie Carr Smyth and Dan Sewell set of principles that he boldly put into place as Associated Press president. And that’s why you’re seeing our candidates running to garner CINCINNATI (AP) the support of the people — One candidate has been circulating a who’s- who loved his agenda.” Ohio’s Democratic U.S. done-more-for-Donald senator, Sherrod Brown, Trump scorecard. Foothad a different take: age of a waving Trump “The five Republican was dropped without candidates for Senate are context into a TV ad for like kids on a playground another. A photo posted sticking their tongue to Twitter gushes over out and saying Donald the ex-president and his Trump loves me more wife stopping by a third than he loves you,” he candidate’s fundraiser said. just to say hello. When GOP Sen. Rob The U.S. Senate primaPortman announced earliry in Ohio is still a year er this year that he would away, but Republican not run again, some Ohio contenders already are working furiously to cast Republicans expected Trump to endorse Jane themselves as Trump’s favorite in the open race. Timken to replace him. Timken is a former state That work can be awkward and far from subtle. GOP chair who raised money for Trump and But it is a measure of how badly the candidates presided over strong Republican showings covet a Trump endorsetopped by him in 2020. ment in a state the Trump had helped her former president twice carried by 8 percentage- oust a party chair loyal to former Gov. John Kasich, point margins. a Trump critic who chalBut despite all his lenged him for the 2016 pride in playing kingnomination. maker, Trump has been But former Ohio reticent in his endorseTreasurer Josh Mandel, ments — in some cases whose two earlier failed even waiting until after runs for the seat boosted the primary to give his approval. That leaves the his name recognition, field in Ohio positioning hopped into the race early and moved ahead in frantically in hopes of being deemed the Trump- early public and internal polling, an advantage his iest of them all. allies used to slow down Alex Triantafilou, the endorsement process, chairman of the Repubaccording to campaign lican Party in Hamilton aides who would not be County, said it makes named discussing the prisense, with Trump’s demonstrated Ohio popu- vate conversations about an endorsement. larity and conservative In late March, Mandel, record. Timken and two wealthy “To the extent that businessmen in the race, it’s being characterized Mike Gibbons and Bernie as a cult of personality, Moreno, made pilgrimI reject that,” Triantaages to south Florida filou said. “It’s about a herself with Trump. However, Gary Abernathy, a former newspaper publisher in southern Ohio who had worked for the state GOP and — Sen. Sherrod Brown for Portman, sees peril in that GOP strategy. “If the primary is “Maybe they’re emphasizing other things. being held today and We’ll see how it all shakes out, but I’m sure it you have him (Trump) will be a vigorous debate in the primary.” endorse you, you’d be — Sen. Rob Portman the winner, I don’t think there’s any doubt about that,” said Abernathy, a former Trump supporter Trumpian in the field. and suddenly got sumwho says the former Gibbons and Moreno moned to a group meeting with Trump before a point to their past finan- president’s refusal to accept the 2020 presicial backing of Trump fundraiser he headlined dential election results and other Republicans. at his West Palm Beach and encouragement of golf club. The candidates A Moreno supporter the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol were asked to make their last week posted photos protests have disqualified of the candidate being case for Trump, in a him from further leaderbizarre scene reminiscent greeted at a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser by Trump and ship. of Trump’s reality TV “The danger is paintshow, “The Apprentice.” his wife, Melania. Trump has no immedi- ing yourself into all-in J.D. Vance, author of on Trump right now the book “Hillbilly Elegy” ate endorsement plans, and then you have to according to Jason Milland another potential sell yourself in the gener, a Trump spokesman. candidate, made a “We want to make sure eral election,” Abernathy separate trip to Trump’s said. “How much of how that any endorsements Mar-a-Lago resort, said we make help to clear the you tie yourself to Trump a person who spoke on field so it’s either a 1-on- now are you going to condition of anonymity wish you could untie a 1 matchup or it puts the because it was a private candidate that President little bit? The general meeting. Trump is endorsing on a election is a different But no endorsement story.” path toward victory,” he has followed and the Besides Vance, who campaigning for Trump’s said. has been appearing on It is possible Trump’s affection has continued. such Trump-friendly endorsement may not Earlier this month, an media shows as Tucker come, if at all, until a outside group, the USA Carlson’s on Fox News, winner is already clear. Freedom Fund, linked U.S. Reps. Mike Turner Mandel to Trump in a TV He hates losing, and he and Bill Johnson and commercial aired during clearly doesn’t want to state Sen. Matt Dolan back the wrong horse as Kentucky Derby coveralso have been mulling he tries to maintain his age. It showed Trump grip on the party nation- runs. Turner released a speaking at a pre-2016 biographical video March ally. rally, even though Man29 that includes a clip of He waited until after del was nowhere in sight. Trump praising him at an Glenn Youngkin won The spot also attacked Ohio rally. Vance for past criticisms the seven-candidate On the Democratic GOP primary for Virof Trump. side, U.S. Rep. Tim ginia’s governor before Timken has declared Ryan is the only major endorsing in that race, herself an “unwaverannounced contender. for example, in which ing fighter for Donald In another time, PortTrump,” and circulated a newcomer Youngkin last man — he twice won week defeated a candiscorecard comparing all the ways she is the most date who closely aligned Senate election landslides “The five Republican candidates for Senate are like kids on a playground sticking their tongue out and saying Donald Trump loves me more than he loves you.” — would be the endorsement to secure in the race. Portman has played down the primary’s focus on Trump, predicting the candidates will campaign on legislative priorities as the race moves on. “Maybe they’re emphasizing other things,” said Portman, who is considering making an endorsement during the primary. “We’ll see how it all shakes out, but I’m sure it will be a vigorous debate in the primary.” One test of the candidates’ loyalties came in their reactions to a fellow Ohio Republican’s vote in favor of impeachment. Timken’s pro-Trump scorecard was distributed at a meeting of the state GOP’s central committee this month where Rep. Anthony Gonzalez was censured and urged to resign, even as her opponents criticized Timken for not taking action against him while she was party chair. Notably, the candidates don’t appear to be hustling for an endorsement from Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who has bipartisan popularity. The governor has led the state’s response to the pandemic more aggressively than Trump did nationally as president, drawing backlash in his own party. So much so, Trump has mused publicly about whether there should be a primary foe for DeWine in 2022. Carr Smyth reported from Columbus. Associated Press writer Jill Colvin in Washington contributed. Follow them at www.twitter.com/ jsmyth ,www.twitter.com/colvinj and www.twitter.com/dansewell Voter ID Verification Mandate Supporters of the Voter ID Verification Mandate believe that the identity of every voter casting a ballot in a Federal election should be verified by photo ID or fingerprint ID. Supporters believe that if the identity of every voter is confirmed before their ballot is counted, the outcome of future elections will more accurately reflect majority opinions on many issues. Supporters believe that this is a non-partisan issue that was addressed by Jimmy Carter and James Baker in their Sept. 2005 Report of the Commission on Federal Election Reform. Join us at our next meeting! to be held Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 6:00 pm OH-70237663 Gallia County Fairgrounds Activities Bldg Gallipolis, Ohio Bring your Own lawn chair!!! The Fairgrounds does not provide seating Tony Dejak | AP Holly Christensen, left, pushes her daughter, Lyra, on a swing, in Akron, Ohio. Anti-abortion activists say 2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states seeking to prohibit abortions based on a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. Opponents of the bills, including some parents with children who have Down syndrome like Holly, argue that elected officials should not be meddling with a woman’s deeply personal decision on whether to carry a pregnancy to term after a Down syndrome diagnosis. Down syndrome abortion bans gain traction after court ruling By David Crary and Iris Samuels increases the chances that the U.S. Supreme Associated Press Court will agree to consider a case addressing the challenging issues It’s a ban that even supporters acknowledge the legislation poses. That could clear the path will be hard to enforce. for bans to be enacted in Yet 2021 has been a some other states where breakthrough year for courts are blocking legislation in several states seeking to prohib- them. Just this week, the it abortions based solely high court – with a 6-3 on a prenatal diagnosis conservative majorof Down syndrome. ity resulting from three Governors in Ariappointments by former zona and South Dakota President Donald Trump recently signed such bills into law, and similar – signaled its willingness to reconsider the measures are pending 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling in North Carolina and establishing a nationTexas. Most significantly, a federal appellate wide right to abortion. The justices agreed to court said Ohio could consider a Mississippi begin to implement a law that seeks to ban 2017 law that has been abortions after 15 weeks. on hold. Roe essentially legalAlthough that ruling ized any abortion takby the 6th U.S. Circuit ing place before a fetus Court of Appeals conflicted with other federal could survive outside the mother’s womb, genercourt decisions, antially around 24 weeks. abortion activists say it Katherine Beck Johnson, a lawyer with the conservative Family Research Council, acknowledged that the Down syndrome laws might be easy to circumvent. Doctors could tell women not to share their specific reasons for wanting an abortion. “But even if it’s hard to enforce, it’s worth being passed,” she said, “It’s important for a state to show they’re not supporting eugenics; they want to remove the stigma of people who have Down syndrome.” Opponents of the bills, including some parents with children who have Down syndrome, argue that elected officials should not be meddling with a woman’s deeply personal decision on whether to carry a pregnancy to term after a Down syndrome diagnosis. �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, May 20, 2021 5 Having A Yard Sale? Call your classified department to schedule your ad today! 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Call 304.674.2417 �����9DOOH\�'ULYH�‡�3RLQW�3OHDVDQW��:9�������‡��������������‡�SYDOOH\�RUJ �S ports Ohio Valley Publishing SOFTBALL ROUNDUP Lady Knights top Winfield, 3-1 Thursday, May 20, 2021 7 District meets moving forward Finals to be held Saturday at MHS, NYHS By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com From staff reports Krysten Stroud threw six scoreless innings before Winfield finally got on the board, and a 2-out, 3-run homer from Hayley Keefer in the top of the fifth made that pitching gem stick Tuesday night as visiting Point Pleasant picked up its 10th win of the season with a 3-1 decision. The Lady Knights (10-7) were outhit by a 9-4 overall margin and the Lady Generals committed the only error of the game, but the hosts also stranded runners in scoring position in four of those first six frames. After leaving runners on the corners with one away in the first, PPHS broke through in the fifth as Julia Parsons and Kaylee Byus were at first and second with two away. Keefer hammered the first pitch over the left-center field wall while establishing a 3-0 advantage. Medley hit a solo shot for WHS in the bottom of the seventh to wrap up the 2-run outcome. Stroud fanned four and walked two in the complete-game decision. Keefer, Byus, Tayah Fetty and Emma Harbour had a hit each for the guests. Medley, Barber, Moulder and Brumfield paced Winfield with two hits apiece. Wahama 5, Ritchie County 0 There was nothing unlucky about No. 13 for the Lady Falcons, as they defeated non-league host Ritchie County 5-0 on Tuesday. Wahama (13-0) — which also defeated RCHS (12-4) by a 5-0 county on May 7 — was held off the board for the first five innings on Tuesday, making it into scoring position for the first time in the top of the fifth. WHS broke the scoreless tie with an RBI double by Lauren Noble in the sixth inning, and then Noble was driven home by Morgan Christian for a 2-0 lead. In the top of the seventh, Emma Gibbs hit a two-run single, and later was driven in by Noble to capping off the Lady Falcons’ 5-0 win. Mikie Lieving earned the pitching victory in a complete game, striking out six. Chloe Elliott took the pitching loss with 11 strikeouts in a complete game for the hosts. Leading the Wahama offense, Gibbs was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBIs, while Noble went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI. Five different Lady Rebels claimed a single apiece in the setback. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Thursday, May 20 Baseball Poca at Point Pleasant, 7 p.m. Wahama at Ritchie County, 6 p.m. Softball Tug Valley at Wahama, 6 p.m. Calvary at Hannan, 5:30 Point Pleasant at Ripley, 5:30 Track and Field Point Pleasant at Charleston Laidley Field, 3 p.m. Friday, May 21 Baseball Point Pleasant at Wahama, 7 p.m. Cross Lanes Christian at Hannan, 5:30 Softball Williamstown at Wahama, 6 p.m. Track and Field Wahama at Ritchie County, 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22 Baseball RV/LC winner vs. (28)Southeastern/ (5)Fairland winner, 5 p.m. BHS/MHS winner vs. (29)West Union/(4) Westfall winner, 5 p.m. Chapmanville at Point Pleasant, 3 p.m. Softball Greenbrier East, Independence at Point Pleasant, noon Track and Field Division II District at Meigs, 4 p.m. Division III District at NelsonvilleYork, 9;30 Wahama at Laidley Field, 10 a.m. Bryan Walters|OVP Sports Gallia Academy junior Daunevyn Woodson leaps through the air during an attempt in the long jump event held at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships on Saturday, May 15, at Rock Hill High School in Pedro, Ohio. Day 1 is in the books, and both Gallia Academy and Southern have already claimed district titles at the 2021 Division II and Division III Southeast District track and field championships being held separately this week at Meigs High School and Nelsonville-High School, respectively. Gallia Academy had three individuals and one relay team already advance to regionals after Tuesday’s opening round of finals at MHS, which included a pair of event champions on the boys side. Senior Riley Starnes won the discus event with a throw of 153 feet, 10 inches. Junior Daunevyn Woodson also claimed the long jump title with a leap of 20 feet, 6.5 inches. The Blue Devils are currently second in the boys field after four events with 20 points, trailing only Fairfield Union (28). River Valley is currently eighth with 7.5 points and Meigs is 12th overall with five points. The Raider quartet of Cody Wooten, Ryan Lollathin, John Siciliano and Ethan Schultz advanced to regionals in the 4x800m relay with a fourth place time of 8:53.36. Andrew Huck also scored points and tied for sixth place in the pole vault (11-0) final. Marauder sophomore Matthew Barr advanced to regionals by placing fourth in the pole vault with a cleared height of 11 feet, 6 inches. Neither Meigs nor River Valley have yet to score points in the D-2 girls competition after three events, See MEETS | 8 BASEBALL ROUNDUP Alex Hawley|OVP Sports Eastern senior Conner Ridenour (10) slides into third base behind Waterford’s Dylan Taylor, during the Eagles’ 11-3 victory on Tuesday in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Eagles headed to districts From staff reports The Eastern baseball team captured the program’s 23rd sectional title on Tuesday night at its home field, as the 7th-seeded Eagles claimed an 11-3 victory over 10th-seeded guest Waterford. Eastern (16-5-1) — advancing to the district tournament for the 15th time in the last 16 chances — split the regular season series with the Wildcats, winning 10-0 at home, and falling 9-5 in Washington County. EHS never trailed on Tuesday, scoring three runs on three hits and two walks in the opening inning. Waterford got two runs back after a pair of two-out RBI hits in the second inning, and then tied it at three on an error in the fourth. Eastern, however, was back up by three with an RBI single from Ryan Ross followed by a pair of bases loaded walks in the bottom of the fourth. The hosts doubled their lead with three runs on three walks and two hits in the fifth inning, and then capped off the 11-3 victory with two runs on three hits and an error in the sixth. Matthew Blanchard was the winning pitcher, striking out 16 in a complete game. Kolton Zimmer took the pitching loss in 3.1 innings for the guests, striking out two. Leading Eastern at the plate, Ross was 4-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBIs, Bruce Hawley went 3-for-3 with a triple, three runs scored and two RBI, while Blanchard was 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and an RBI. Cole Miller singled once, scored twice and drove in a run to pace the Wildcats. the third inning, with a Tan- paced Nelsonville-York, both singling twice and scoring ner Lisle single preceding once. the run-scoring doubles. Meigs 11, Nelsonville-York 4 The Meigs baseball team completed its championship run through the Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division with an 11-4 victory in eight innings on Tuesday at Nelsonville-York. The Huntington 6, Southern 3 Marauders (13-8, 11-1 TVC The Southern baseball Ohio) were down 3-0 after team had its postseason the third inning, surrenderrun come to an end in the ing two walks and two hits Division IV sectional final in the frame. MHS got a on Tuesday night in Ross County, with the 12th-seed- run back in the following ed Tornadoes falling to fifth- inning, and then took a 4-3 seeded host Huntington 6-3. lead with a three-run fifth frame. The Buckeyes tied it The Huntsmen took a 1-0 at four in the home half of lead in the first inning, but Southern (12-9) was up 3-1 the fifth, but didn’t make it with an RBI double by Ryan beyond second base again. Four hits and four free Laudermilt, followed by a passes led seven Maraudtwo-run double from Will Wickline. Huntington, how- ers around to score in the ever, tied the game at three eighth inning to seal the after three straight two-out 11-4 victory. Ethan Stewart was the winning pitcher hits in the home half of of record in 3.2 innings of the inning. The Huntsmen relief, striking out 10 of the regained the lead with two runs on two hits in the fifth, 14 batters he faced. Alex and then capped off the 6-3 Pierce pitched the first 4.1 frames for Meigs, striking victory with a run on two out seven. Wiseman took hits in the sixth. Dalton the pitching loss, with one Black claimed the pitching strikeout in .2 innings of win in 5.1 innings of relief, relief for NYHS. Stewart led striking out five batters the Maroon and Gold at the for HHS. Wickline took plate, going 2-for-5 with a the pitching loss with four strikeouts in five innings for triple and two runs scored. Andrew Dodson and Wyatt Southern, with Laudermilt Hoover also both scored adding a strikeout in one twice after a single apiece. inning on the mound. All three Tornado hits came in Williams and Bennington Point Pleasant 6, Ripley 2 The Big Blacks scored twice in the bottom of the first and ultimately never looked back Tuesday night during a 6-2 victory over visiting Ripley in non-conference action. Point Pleasant (14-5) built an early lead as Wyatt Wilson scored on a fielder’s choice by Joel Beattie, then Beattie later scored on a wild pitch for a 2-0 cushion. The Vikings countered with a run in the top of the third, but Beattie singled home Hunter Lilly and joined Kyelar Morrow in scoring on a Hunter Bush double that resulted in a 5-1 edge through three complete. Morrow added a sacrifice bunt in the fourth that plated Wilson for a 5-run lead, and RHS completed the scoring with a sacrifice fly from Isaiah Casto in the fifth. Both teams banged out seven hits in the contest, with PPHS committing the only three errors of the game. Isaac Craddock went 5.2 innings and allowed two runs, six hits and two walks while striking out two in the winning decision. Wilson and Bush paced the hosts with two hits apiece. Gage Songer led RHS with three safeties. See EAGLES | 8 �SPORTS 8 Thursday, May 20, 2021 Dramatic win sends Rio to bracket title game By Randy Payton For Ohio Valley Publishing LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — University of Rio Grande centerfielder Morgan Santos has made her fair share of dazzling defensive plays this season. None, though, were bigger than the one made by the Dayton, Ohio senior on Tuesday evening. Santos’ diving grab of a two-out line drive off the bat of Georgia Gwinnett College’s Camryn Currie in the bottom of the seventh inning preserved a 6-5 win over the Grizzlies in the loser’s bracket final of the Lawrenceville Bracket in the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round at the Grizzly Softball Complex. Rio Grande, which earlier in the day posted a 9-1 mercy ruleshortened victory over Georgetown (Ky.) College in another elimination contest, improved to 47-15 with the victory and equaled the singleseason school record for wins. The RedStorm, the No. 2 seed in the four-team, double-elimination bracket, will face third-seeded Milligan University in Wednesday’s championship first final at noon. A second final, if needed, would take place at 2:30 p.m. The Buffaloes, who punched their ticket to the title game earlier in the day with a win over Georgia Gwinnett in winner’s bracket final, need just one win to earn a berth to the NAIA World Series beginning May 27 in Columbus, Ga. Rio Grande needs to beat Milligan twice to advance to the World Series. Georgia Gwinnett, which was ranked eighth nationally and was the bracket’s top seed, finished its season at 33-13. The Grizzlies rallied from a 1-0 fourth inning deficit to take a 2-1 lead and nearly came back again after trailing 6-2 going into the bottom of the seventh. Rio senior starter Raelynn Hastings (Commercial Point, OH) retired each of the first two batters routinely before Kloey Goins homered to make it 6-3. Piper Wagner followed with a single to center, Sydney Pelaez doubled to deep right and both scored on Holly Janco’s single up the middle to pull the Grizzlies within 6-5. Currie followed Janco to the plate and promptly lined Hastings’ first pitch toward leftcenter field, but Santos saved the game — and, perhaps for the time being, the RedStorm’s season — with a diving, juggling catch for the game’s final out. Rio Grande took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning when junior Taylor Webb (Willow Wood, OH) doubled with one out and scored on a throwing error while advancing to third on a groundout by junior Kenzie Cremeens (Ironton, OH). Georgia Gwinnett took the lead in the fifth inning when a two-out error paved the way for a two-run single by Pelaez three batters later, but the RedStorm regained a lead they would never relinquish by rallying for five runs — all after two were out — in the sixth. Freshman Caitlyn Brisker (Oak Hill, OH) led off with a walk and was bunted to second. One out later, Cremeens drew a walk to set the stage for a game-tying single to right-center by senior Kayla Slutz (Navarre, OH). Sophomore Christen Risner (Wheelersburg, OH) came on to run for Slutz before Santos drew a walk to load the bases. Junior Zoe Doll (Minford, OH) then doubled just inside the third base bag to make it 4-2 and freshman Lexi Carnahan (Felicity, OH) followed with a two-run double of her own to give Rio what proved to be much needed insurance. Webb finished 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles in the winning effort, while Doll had two hits. Hastings improved to 21-4 for the season in a gutty complete game effort, allowing 10 hits and three earned runs with two walks and three strikeouts. Pelaez went 3-for-3 with two doubles in the loss for the Grizzlies, while Goins and Janco both had two hits and Lea McFadden added a double. Wagner started and took the loss for GGC, which had beaten Rio in 11 of their previous 13 meetings — three of which came in early March. She allowed five hits and six runs — five earned — over 5-2/3 innings. Rio Grande opened the day by rallying for its run-rule win over Georgetown. The fourth-seeded Tigers (27-22) pushed across a fourth inning run to break a scoreless tie, but the RedStorm countered with five runs in the bottom of the frame and then scored four times in the home half of the sixth to get the victory. Brisker highlighted the five-run fifth with a two-out, two-run triple, while Cremeens wrapped up the win with a bases-clearing three-run double in the sixth. Webb finished 3-for-4 with a double and a run batted in for Rio Grande, while Brisker and Cremeens both had two hits apiece. Hastings scattered nine hits — all singles — over six innings to pick up the win. She walked none and fanned two batters. Sarah Claxon started and took the loss for Georgetown, allowing seven hits and five runs — only one of which was earned — over 3-2/3 innings. Madie Sims had two hits and drove in the Tigers’ lone run, while Kylee West finished 2-for-2 in the loss. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. <28�$5(�&25',$//<�,19,7(' 72�$77(1'�285 )ODJ�5DLVLQJ�&HUHPRQ\ �-2,1�86�$6�:( 5$,6(�7+(�)/$* 21�285�&203/(7(' 29% 6TXDUH 72856�:,//�%(*,1� ,00(',$7(/<�)2//2:,1* )/$*�5$,6,1*�&(5(021< 6XQGD\ 0D\��������� �����S�P� OH-70237033 0((7�,1�*$//,32/,6�&,7<�3$5.� $7�&251(5�2)��1'� �67$7( 3OHDVH�REVHUYH�VRFLDO�GLVWDQFLQJ�JXLGHOLQHV� 0DVNV�DUH�HQFRXUDJHG�IRU�WKH�RXWGRRU�FHUHPRQ\� �UHTXLUHG�IRU�LQGRRU�WRXUV��� Ohio Valley Publishing Play-in games conjure tourney feel for NBA coaches, players MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Boston coach Brad Stevens tapped into his experience coaching Butler to back-to-back NCAA championship games to prepare his Celtics. Steve Kerr is ready to play two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry nearly every minute if that’s what it takes for the Golden State Warriors to get one win. This is not how NBA players and coaches normally prepare for championship runs. Yes, this is the NBA postseason, but it’s not the playoffs. It’s the league’s new play-in tournament. LeBron James may not have been in anything like this since high school. For others, this has a March Madness feel to it. “It’s exciting,” San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray said. “It’s one chance closer to get the opportunity to make the playoffs. So win or go home game. … You win and you move on, you lose you go home.” Just ask the Charlotte Hornets, whose season came to an abrupt end Tuesday night in the NBA’s first play-in game after stumbling early and being pounded by the Indiana Pacers in what felt like an opening-round mismatch. Welcome to the NBA’s mini version of the NCAA Tournament: eight teams chasing four spots. “We still have the opportunity to still make the playoffs,” Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant said. “We know what’s at stake. Just got to go out, handle business. Two games, one at a time.” Stevens has been through survive-andadvance tournaments with great success: He took Butler to the NCAA championship game in 2010 and 2011. This isn’t exactly like those collegecoaching days but close enough for him to draw a parallel. “It’s a little bit like the NCAA Tournament from the standpoint of quick turnaround,” Stevens said before his Celtics secured the seventh seed with a 118-100 victory over the Washington Wizards. “We haven’t been in this situation much.” Kerr is approaching these play-in games like one-game playoffs, much like a wild card or deciding game in the baseball postseason. That makes playing the newly crowned scoring champ every second possible — not something he would do during the regular season. “It’s an option now because we’re in the thick of it and every game is crucial,” Kerr said. “But that’s about the limit, I would hesitate to play him much more than that. He has so much on his shoulders. It’s not easy playing for 40 minutes the way he plays especially.” James might still be mad about the NBA’s new postseason play-in format, yet he and the defending NBA champs are in the middle of one of the biggest showdowns Wednesday night. It’s LeBron vs. Steph, superstars who have regularly shared the NBA Finals stage now fighting for the West’s No. 7 seed. Kerr played Curry almost 40 minutes in the Warriors’ win Sunday against Memphis that determined play-in seeding. Kerr likes the format even though his Warriors See NBA | 9 TUESDAY BOX SCORES SOFTBALL Point Pleasant 3, Winfield 1 PPHS 000 030 0 — 3-4-0 WHS 000 000 1 — 1-9-1 WP: Krysten Stroud (7IP, 4K, 2BB) LP: Moulder (7IP, 2K, 2BB) Point Pleasant (10-7): Hayley Keefer 1-3 (3RBI, RS), Tayah Fetty 1-3, Emma Harbour 1-3, Kaylee Byus 1-3 (RS), Julia Parsons (RS). Winfield: Medley 2-4 (RBI, RS), Barber 2-4, Moulder 2-3, Brumfield 2-3, Boggess 1-3. HR: Keefer; Medley. Wahama 5, Ritchie County 0 WHS 000 002 3 — 5-8-0 RCHS 000 000 0 — 0-5-2 WP: Mikie Lieving (7IP, 5H, 6K, 2BB) LP: Chloe Elliott (7IP, 5R, 8H, 11K, BB) Wahama (13-0): Emma Gibbs 2-4 (2RS, 2RBI), Lauren Noble 2-4 (RS, 2RBI), Deborah Miller 1-2, Bailee Bumgarner 1-3 (RS), Morgan Christian 1-4 (RBI), Victoria VanMatre 1-4. Ritchie County (12-4): Marissa Jeffrey 1-2, Karleigh Sonju 1-3, Olivia Dodd 1-3, Elliott 1-3, Lillie Law 1-3. 2B: Noble BASEBALL Eastern 11, Waterford 3 WHS 020 100 0 — 3-2-3 EHS 300 332 x — 11-11-3 WP: Matthew Blanchard (7IP, 3R, 2H, 16K, 4BB) LP: Kolton Zimmer (3.1IP, 6R, 6H, 2K, 2BB) Waterford: Cole Miller 1-1 (2RS, RBI), Mason Heiss 1-3 (RBI). Eastern (16-5-1): Ryan Ross 4-4 (2RS, 2RBI), Bruce Hawley 3-3 (3RS, 2RBI), Blanchard 2-3 (RS, RBI), William Oldaker 1-3 (RS, 3RBI), Conner Ridenour 1-4 (RS, RBI). 2B: Blanchard. 3B: Hawley. Meigs 11, Nelsonville-York 4 MHS 000 130 07 — 11-8-0 NYHS 003 010 00 — 4-7-0 WP: Ethan Stewart (3.2IP, H, 10K, BB) LP: Wiseman (0.2IP, 7R, 4H, K, 2BB) Meigs (13-8, 11-1): Ethan Stewart 2-5 (2RS), Wyatt Hoover 1-4 (2RS), Joey Porter 1-2, Andrew Dodson 1-4 (2RS), Caleb Burnem 1-5 (RS), Alex Pierce 1-5 (RS). Nelsonville-York: Williams 2-4 (RS), Bennington 2-4 (RS), Lewis 2-4, Douglas 1-4. 3B: Stewart. Huntington 6, Southern 3 SHS 003 000 0 — 3-3-1 HHS 102 021 x — 6-8-0 WP: Dalton Black (5.1IP, 3R, 3H, 5K, BB) LP: Will Wickline (5IP, 5R, 6H, 4K, 3BB) Southern (12-9): Wickline 1-3 (2RBI), Ryan Laudermilt 1-3 (RS, RBI), Tanner Lisle 1-3 (RS). 2B: Laudermilt, Wickline. Point Pleasant 6, Ripley 2 RHS 001 010 0 — 2-7-0 PPHS 203 100 x — 6-7-3 WP: Isaac Craddock (5.2IP, 2R, 6H, 2K, 2BB) LP: Davis Haynes (2.1IP, 5R, 6H, 2K, 2BB) Ripley: Gage Songer 3-4, Brett Haskins 1-4, Cameron Patterson 1-3 (RS), Kaleb Swisher 1-4 (RBI), Davis Haynes 1-3, Ty Stephens (RS), Isaiah Casto (RBI). Point Pleasant (14-5): Wyatt Wilson 2-3 (2RS), Hunter Bush 2-3 (2RBI), Hunter Lilly 1-3 (RS), Joel Beattie 1-2 (2RBI), Evan Roach 1-3, Kyelar Morrow (RBI, RS), Caleb Hatfield (RS). 2B: Bush. Williamstown 7, Wahama 3 WAH 010 001 1 — 3-4-4 WIL 003 004 x — 7-9-2 WP: Leewood Molessa (5.1IP, 2R, 2H, 12K, 4BB) LP: Zachary Fields (6IP, 7R, 9H, 2K, 5BB) Wahama (6-9, 4-4): Fields 1-2 (RBI), Aaron Henry 1-3 (RBI), Ethan Gray 1-3, Logan Roach 1-4 (RS). Williamstown (9-7, 6-2): Brady Ankrom 2-4 (RS, 2RBI), Ethan Holbert 2-4 (RBI), Chase Barkley 2-4 (RS), Harbor Haught 1-3 (RBI), Maxwell Molessa 1-4 (RS), Baylor Haught 1-4 (RBI). 2B: Fields. 3B: Roach. ond inning on Tuesday, only for the hosts to go up 3-1 on two hits, two errors and two free passes in the third. Wahama got a run back on an bases loaded walk in the top of the sixth, but surrendered four runs on three hits, a walk and an error in the sixth. A two-out RBI single by Aaron Henry in the seventh brought the White Falcons to within four runs, but they couldn’t complete the rally and fell 7-3. Leewood Molessa was the winning pitcher of record with a dozen strikeouts in 5.1 innings for the hosts. Zachary Fields pitched a complete game for the White Falcons, striking out two. Logan Roach tripled once and scored once, Fields had a double and an RBI to lead the Red and White offense. Brady Ankrom, Ethan Holbert and Chase Barkley had two hits apiece to lead Williamstown, with a gamebest two RBIs from Ankrom. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. jump title in the Division III girls event on Monday, posting a winning height of 5 feet, 2 inches. From page 7 That win accounts for all 10 of the Lady but the Blue Angels are Tornado points through currently third with 13 three events, which curpoints — trailing only rently has SHS sitting Warren (32) and Fairfifth overall. Adena leads field Union (27). after Day 1 with 25 Chanee Cremeens points and Crooksville is qualified for regionals second with 21 points, after placing second in the shot put with a heave while Eastern is eighth with seven points. South of 34 feet, 2.75 inches. Gallia has yet to score a The quartet of Sarah top-8 finish at the girls Watts, Brooke Hamilmeet. ton, Courtney Corvin Layna Catlett just and Elizabeth Hout also missed the regional cut advanced to regionals with a fourth place effort in the shot put event after placing fifth with of 10:29.49. a distance of 33 feet, 4 The remaining Division II finals will be held inches. Karey Schreckengost, Abby Guthrie, Saturday at Meigs High School starting at 4 p.m. Emma Doczi and Jonna Southern junior Kayla Epple ended up sixth in Evans captured the high the 4x800m relay with a time of 12:06.36. Eastern, Southern and South Gallia are all scoreless through four events in the D-3 boys meet. Southeastern leads the field after Day 1 with 31 points, while Paint Valley is close behind in the runner-up spot with 27 points. The remaining Division III finals will be held Saturday at Nelsonville-York High School starting at 9:30 a.m. Visit baumspage.com for updated results for the D-2 and D-3 championships being held this week at Meigs and Nelsonville-York. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Eagles From page 7 Williamstown 7, Wahama 3 A three-run third inning and a four-run sixth pushed the Williamstown baseball team past Little Kanawha Conference guest Wahama by a 7-3 county on Tuesday. The White Falcons (6-9, 4-4 LKC) — who fell to the Yellow Jackets (9-7, 6-2) by a 4-0 tally on April 22 — took a 1-0 lead in the top of the sec- Meets Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. �NEWS/SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing DOJ: Man who plotted attack on synagogue pleads guilty TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A man who vowed support for a terrorist group and planned an attack on an Ohio synagogue has pleaded guilty to related charges in federal court in Toledo, authorities said. Damon Joseph, 23, of Holland, Ohio, pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempting to provide material support for the Islamic State terrorist group and attempting to commit a hate crime. He was arrested by FBI agents in December 2018. A message seeking comment was left Wednesday with Joseph’s attorney. After his arrest, federal authorities said Joseph, also known as Abdullah Ali Yusuf, spent months posting photos of weapons, praising the Islamic State group and talking about carrying out a violent attack on the synagogue. Those posts drew the attention of the FBI, which assigned undercover agents to communicate with Joseph. CDL Class A or B Truck Drivers Needed $20.00 Hr Call 740-778-2242 OH-70237013 (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Thursday, May 20, 2021 9 NBA From page 8 could end up missing the playoffs. He believes it made the final month of the regular season much more interesting. “We had really interesting mini battles in the standings, teams trying to stay out of the play-in at 7 and 8,” Kerr said. “So you had kind of a mini pennant race going on for fifth and sixth.” San Antonio already would be sitting at home if not for the new format. Instead, the 10th-seeded Spurs have a chance to keep playing as long as they keep winning starting Wednesday night at No. 9 Memphis. Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV, in his third season, has never been in this situation with the (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN “We had really interesting mini battles in the standings, teams trying to stay out of the play-in at 7 and 8. So you had kind of a mini pennant race going on for fifth and sixth.” — Steve Kerr added bonus of trying to make the playoffs. His college team, Miami, lost its one NCAA Tournament game his one season in 2018. “So I’m starving, I’m hungry, I’m excited,” Walker said. “I’m ready to play with my team and get the W.” The NBA experimented last summer with a play-in format after the restart to the pandemic-shortened season. Memphis and Portland squared off for the eighth and final seed in the Western Conference. 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Mason County’s talization, 1 new case) latest infection rate was 4.85 on 20-29 — 217 cases (1 hospi- Wednesday with a 0.87 percent talization) positivity rate. Surrounding 30-39 — 183 cases (3 hospi- counties are yellow and gold. talizations) 40-49 — 220 cases (6 hospi- Ohio talizations, 2 new cases) ODH reported a 24-hour 50-59 — 226 cases (9 hospi- change of 918 new cases on talizations) Wednesday (21-day average of 60-69 — 213 cases (23 hospi- 1,169), bringing Ohio’s overall talizations (1 new), 6 deaths, 1 case count since the beginning new case) of the pandemic to 1,093,534 70-79 — 156 cases (26 hospi- cases. There were 104 new hostalizations, 14 deaths) pitalizations (21-day average 80-89 — 65 cases (11 hospi- of 101) and 6 new ICU admistalizations, 16 deaths) sions (21-day average of 12). 90-99 — 29 cases (6 hospital- On Tuesday, 100 deaths were izations, 3 deaths) reported (since Friday), with 100-109 — 2 cases (1 hospi- a 21-day average of 21 deaths. talization) As announced earlier this year, Free COVID-19 vaccinations ODH will only be reporting are available by appointment deaths approximately twice per Monday through Thursday week, those updates have typiat the Meigs County Health cally been made on Tuesday Department. Appointment and Friday. and vaccine availability can be Ohio’s cases per 100,000 made at www.meigs-health. population for the past two com or for those who do not weeks fell to 119.9 on Thurshave internet access may conday, down from 140.2 the tact the health department for previous week. This number is assistance at 740-992-6626. updated each Thursday. The Pfizer vaccine is available As of Wednesday, a total by appointment, in addition to of 5,017,279 first doses of the Moderna and Johnson & COVID-19 vaccine have been Johnson. given in Ohio, which is 42.92 For more data and informapercent of the population. A tion on the cases in Meigs total of 4,408,834 people, 37.72 County visit https://www. percent of the population, meigs-health.com/covid-19/ . are fully vaccinated. SchedulMeigs County is “orange” on ing a vaccine in Ohio can be the Ohio Public Health Advicompleted on the website sory System after meeting two gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio. of the seven indicators. gov or for assistance in scheduling call 833-4-ASK-ODH (833-427-5634). Mason County DHHR reported 2,015 total cases (since March 2020) for West Virginia Mason County in the 10 a.m. As of the 10 a.m. update on update on Wednesday, three Wednesday, DHHR is reportmore than Tuesday. Of those, ing a total of 159,149 cases 1,960 are confirmed cases with 2,767deaths. There was (three additional) and 55 are an increase of 261 cases from probable cases (two addiTuesday and four new deaths. tional). DHHR has reported 37 The daily positivity rate in the deaths in Mason County, one state was 3.05 percent. There new. are 5,983 currently active cases Case numbers per age group in the state. reported by DHHR are as folDHHR recently reported lows: 850,060 first doses of the 0-9 — 44 cases (plus 3 prob- COVID-19 vaccine have been able cases) administered to residents of 10-19 — 188 cases (plus 3 West Virginia. So far, 705,024 probable cases, 1 new case) people have been fully vac20-29 — 341 cases (plus 11 cinated. Gov. Justice urges all probable cases, 2 new cases) residents to pre-register for a 30-39 — 325 cases (plus 11 vaccine appointment on vacprobable cases) cine.wv.gov. 40-49 — 282 cases (plus 10 Sarah Hawley and Kayla (Hawthrone) probable cases) Dunham contributed to this story. 50-59 — 287 cases (plus 4 probable cases, 2 deaths) © 2021 Ohio Valley Publish60-69 — 257 cases (plus 5 ing, all rights reserved. TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 61° 81° 79° AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ Temperature The AccuWeather.com Asthma Index combines the effects of current air quality, pollen counts, wind, temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, and changes from past weather conditions to provide a scale showing the overall probability and severity of an asthma attack. (in inches) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Wed. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 0.00 1.93 2.81 17.10 16.19 SUN & MOON Today 6:12 a.m. 8:39 p.m. 1:56 p.m. 3:00 a.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Last May 26 Jun 2 New First Jun 10 Jun 17 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Major 7:22a 8:08a 8:52a 9:35a 10:22a 11:13a 12:11p Minor 1:09a 1:56a 2:39a 3:23a 4:08a 4:58a 5:56a POLLEN & MOLD Major 7:46p 8:32p 9:16p 10:01p 10:49p 11:42p ---- Minor 1:34p 2:20p 3:04p 3:48p 4:35p 5:28p 6:26p WEATHER HISTORY On May 20, 1982, Cincinnati’s eastern suburb of Milford was swamped by 2.50 inches of rain in just a half of an hour. Cincinnati’s average May rainfall is 4.07 inches. are “caving” to Trump, who encouraged his supporters to head to Capitol Hill on Jan. 6 to stop the counting of the electoral votes and overturn his defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. Schumer said that Republicans are trying to “sabotage the commission” and are “drunk” off Trump’s baseless claim that the election was stolen from him. That false assertion, repeated by the mob as the rioters broke into the Capitol, has been rebuked by numerous courts, bipartisan election officials across the country and Trump’s own attorney general. Trump released a statement Tuesday night urging Republicans to oppose the commission. He called it a “Democrat trap.” McConnell’s and McCarthy’s opposition comes as some in the GOP are increasingly downplaying the violence of Jan. 6, when rioters brutally beat police, broke in through windows and doors and hunted for lawmakers. Four of the rioters died, including a woman who was shot and killed by police as she tried to break into the House chamber. A Capitol Police officer collapsed and died after engaging with the protesters, and two officers took their own lives in the days after. The vote is also emerging as yet another test of Republican loyalty to Trump, whose grip on the party remains strong despite his election defeat. among the staff. “At one time we had nine people infected; Our people stepped up to cover the needed shifts, makFrom page 1 ing sacrifices and working long hours to help the commusaid Jacks. nity,” said Jacks. He explained that as new “I couldn’t be prouder of guidance kept coming in crews handled the transitions our people, their professionalism and adaptability,” said and various protocols well, being adaptable to any change Jacks. “We are starting to see a little light, but this isn’t that came along. going away.” He thanked the Meigs Now, Jacks is working with County Health Department the union to provide pay for their help in getting the increases for the crews at needed personal protective Meigs EMS. equipment (PPE) and the Jacks said the new wages, employees who also helped to once put in place, would bring secure the needed items. Meigs County EMS to one of While all precautions were taken by the crews, there were the best in the area for wages, rewarding the employees for still instances of infection their hard work and dedication. “The Commissioners and the community have always been supportive of Meigs EMS and we appreciate them,” added Jacks. According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, “EMS Week is a perfect time to honor those frontline heroes dedicated to providing emergency medicine that saves so many lives every day.” The theme for 2021 EMS Week is “This is EMS: Caring for Our Communities”. EMS Week was established in 1974 by President Gerald Ford. It is now celebrated the third week of May each year. SATURDAY Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Low Moderate High Lucasville 85/60 Moderate High Very High Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services 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. Wed. 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 12.25 16.98 22.26 13.24 12.88 25.11 12.88 26.09 34.57 12.77 18.70 34.00 18.30 24-hr. Chg. -0.05 -0.21 +0.08 +0.42 +0.09 +0.03 +0.37 -0.78 -0.36 -0.11 -1.80 -0.30 -2.50 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 89° 64° Clouds and sun, a shower or two; warm 92° 68° Marietta 86/57 Belpre 86/59 Athens 87/58 St. Marys 87/57 Parkersburg 86/59 Coolville 86/59 Elizabeth 87/58 Spencer 85/59 Buffalo 85/60 Milton 86/62 St. Albans 86/59 Huntington 85/62 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s Seattle 100s 62/47 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco 10s 63/49 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles 72/58 T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front WEDNESDAY 85° 62° Cloudy and warm Hot; a p.m. with a thunderstorm thunderstorm possible Murray City 86/57 Ironton 86/63 Ashland 86/63 Grayson 86/62 TUESDAY 85° 64° Wilkesville 86/57 POMEROY Jackson 88/58 87/58 Ravenswood Rio Grande 88/59 87/58 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 82/63 GALLIPOLIS 88/58 87/60 87/58 South Shore Greenup 86/62 85/61 61 0 50 100 150 200 Portsmouth 86/62 MONDAY Some sun with thunderstorms possible NATIONAL CITIES Logan 86/58 McArthur 86/57 Very High Primary: pine, other Mold: 868 Very warm with clouds and sun Adelphi 86/58 Chillicothe 85/59 SUNDAY 88° 62° Hot with times of clouds and sun Waverly 85/59 Pollen: 172 Low MOON PHASES Full 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme Jacquelyn Martin | AP Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday morning that he will oppose the legislation to create an independent commission into the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. EMS 2 Primary: cladosporium Fri. 6:11 a.m. 8:39 p.m. 3:05 p.m. 3:30 a.m. WASHINGTON — Top Republicans in Congress are working to stop the formation of an independent commission into the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, aligning themselves with former President Donald Trump ahead of a Wednesday House vote on the proposal. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday morning that he will oppose the legislation to create the panel, joining House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who announced Tuesday that he won’t support it. Both men claimed the bill was partisan, even though membership of the proposed commission would be evenly split between the parties. McConnell’s announcement — which came just one day after he said he was “open” to the bill — is a blow to Democrats who say an independent, bipartisan investigation of the violent siege is crucial to prevent it from happening again. While the legislation is expected to pass the House, it will be harder for Democrats to win the 10 Republican votes they need in the Senate without McConnell’s backing. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., vowed to force a vote on the bill once the House passes it. He charged that Republicans FRIDAY Mostly cloudy and very warm today. Mainly clear tonight. High 88° / Low 58° HEALTH TODAY Precipitation Associated Press 90° 60° Statistics through 3 p.m. Wed. 82° 56° 76° 53° 92° in 1996 34° in 2002 By Mary Clare Jalonick EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low Daily Sentinel Clendenin 86/59 Charleston 86/58 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 54/44 Billings 64/36 Montreal 81/63 Minneapolis 79/68 Detroit 84/63 Toronto 83/62 New York 78/58 Washington 88/59 Chicago 84/68 Denver 81/56 Kansas City 75/68 Today Fri. 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