Fishing for ‘the big one’
Fishermen from both Ohio and West Virginia have been gathering along the banks of Krodel Park following the recent stocking of trout. In addition, kicking off next week is the “Gold Rush” trout stocking program where golden rainbow trout will be stocked at locations across the Mountain State. Though none of those “Gold Rush” locations are in Mason County, these three fisherman at Krodel Park this week didn’t seem to mind. More on the “Gold Rush” in the weekend edition. (Beth Sergent | OVP)
Fishermen from both Ohio and West Virginia have been gathering along the banks of Krodel Park following the recent stocking of trout. In addition, kicking off next week is the “Gold Rush” trout stocking program where golden rainbow trout will be stocked at locations across the Mountain State. Though none of those “Gold Rush” locations are in Mason County, these three fisherman at Krodel Park this week didn’t seem to mind. More on the “Gold
Fishing for ‘the big one’
Fishermen from both Ohio and West Virginia have been gathering along the banks of Krodel Park following the recent stocking of trout. In addition, kicking off next week is the “Gold Rush” trout stocking program where golden rainbow trout will be stocked at locations across the Mountain State. Though none of those “Gold Rush” locations are in Mason County, these three fisherman at Krodel Park this week didn’t seem to mind. More on the “Gold Rush” in the weekend edition. (Beth Sergent | OVP)
Fishermen from both Ohio and West Virginia have been gathering along the banks of Krodel Park following the recent stocking of trout. In addition, kicking off next week is the “Gold Rush” trout stocking program where golden rainbow trout will be stocked at locations across the Mountain State. Though none of those “Gold Rush” locations are in Mason County, these three fisherman at Krodel Park this week didn’t seem to mind. More on the “Gold
March enters like a lion… Flooding photos from across the area
Two vehicles were parked in flood waters on Tuesday morning on the Pomeroy Parking Lot.
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
Water began to flow over Forest Run Road near State Route 733 on Tuesday morning. The water completely covered the intersection later Tuesday and most of Wednesday.
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
These visitors to Tu-Endie-Wei State Park in Point Pleasant watch a towboat make the turn from the Kanawha into a flooded Ohio River.
Beth Sergent | OVP
Beth Sergent | OVP
Ohio River crests
By Sarah Hawley - shawley@aimmediamidwest.com
This lone light pole emerges from the Ohio River at Point Pleasant’s Riverfront Park with the Silver Memorial Bridge in the distance. (Beth Sergent | OVP)
Water floods into Krodel Park in Point Pleasant on Wednesday. (Beth Sergent | OVP)
OHIO VALLEY Ohio River levels along Meigs, Mason and Gallia Counties began to recede on Wednesday after an early morning crest.
River gauges at Belleville Lock in Reedsville, Racine Lock, Pomeroy and R.C. Bryd Lock in Gallia County recorded crests in the minor flood stage range, while Point Pleasant crested in the moderate flood stage range.
Celebrating the season… Free Christmas events across the area
Staff Report
Gallipolis In Lights is now open nightly. Admission is free. Pictured are just a few of the many lights illuminating City Park downtown. (Beth Sergent | OVP)
The Krodel Christmas Light Show at Krodel Park in Point Pleasant is open nightly 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Admission is free but donations are appreciated for this drive-thru only event. (OVP File Photo)
OHIO VALLEY The countdown to Christmas is on.
Despite the pandemic, across Gallia, Mason and Meigs counties, are countless opportunities to celebrate the season at free events, lighting displays and virtual Christmas activities, all of which provide opportunties to social distance.