VIOLET L. BATEMAN, 88, of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., died Jan. 31 in Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Middleport, Ohio. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Feb. 4 at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point
A look back at the COVID-19 pandemic… One year in
By Sarah Hawley - shawley@aimmediamidwest.com
The Meigs County Health Department administered COVID-19 vaccines during a drive-through clinic at the Meigs County Fairgrounds in January.
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
Mindy Kearns | Courtesy photo
Beth Sergent | OVP
Beth Sergent | OVP
OHIO VALLEY Zero cases of COVID-19, zero hospitalizations, zero deaths from the virus.
One year ago that is where the coronavirus impact stood in the Ohio Valley Publishing area.
Gallia, Mason and Meigs Counties had yet to experience the first case of the virus which has claimed more than 500,000 lives in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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COVID-19 deaths reported in Meigs … Latest data from Gallia, Mason and Meigs
Staff Report
OHIO VALLEY The Meigs County Health Department reported two COVID-19 associated deaths on Thursday, individuals in the 60-69 age range and the 80-89 age range.
In addition to the two deaths, the Meigs County Health Department reported 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, one new hospitalization and 33 new recovered cases.
The Ohio Department of Health reported a total of 1,668 total cases of COVID-19 (since March) in Gallia County as part of Thursday’s updates. This is an increase of 29 since Wednesday.
The West Virginia Department of Human Resources (DHHR) reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 in Mason County on Thursday.
‘Do a good turn daily’… Girl Scouts complete community projects
Staff Report
Jennifer MicKibben | Courtesy photo
Some of the local Girl Scouts took part in placing wreaths during the Wreaths Across America event at Meigs Memory Gardens.
Jennifer MicKibben | Courtesy photo
Jennifer MicKibben | Courtesy photo
Jennifer MicKibben | Courtesy photo
Jennifer MicKibben | Courtesy photo
MEIGS COUNTY Girl Scouts from around Meigs County have been taking part in several community projects in recent weeks.
Girl Scouts participated in making lap blankets for residents at Overbrook, as well as making cards for the residents.
Big Bend Girl Scouts also spent time Christmas caroling outside the windows at Overbrook.