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Andrew Carter/photo - The works of the Riverby Mini-Crafters are on display now through Nov.

Gallia County Commissioners gave County Engineer Brett Boothe the go ahead to move forward with the Ohio Location Based Response System project during their regular meeting Thursday.

Elizabeth Rigel/photo - Five dogs were transported to a rescue shelter in Hanover, Pa.

GALLIPOLIS a ' The capital murder trial of Walter Stewart, charged in the April shooting deaths of John Paul Holley and Carolyn Merry, has been postponed and will likely not begin before next week.

Gallia County Dog Warden/Shelter Manager Jean Daniels is looking for foster homes to house area strays until they can be rescued.

Delyssa Huffman/photo - Sarah Sydnor of Gallipolis was crowned Miss River City for 2009 on Saturday.

Trick-or-Treat times have been set for Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the city of Gallipolis and villages throughout the county.

GALLIPOLIS a ' This off-year election cycle is quickly coming to a conclusion. In addition to a pair of countywide issues and a handful of township fire protection levies, voters in Gallia County will also make decisions about leadership positions in the City of Gallipolis, villages of Centerville, Cheshire, Crown City, Rio Grande and Vinton, both ...

GALLIPOLIS a ' Gallipolis City Manager Randy Finney recently announced plans for an upcoming program to help keep grease from the city sewers.

GALLIPOLIS a ' Area residents are reminded that the onset of the Autumn season not only brings about an influx of cold weather, but an increase in deer activity, especially after the sun goes down and at dawn.

CHESHIRE a ' Gallia County Sheriff Joe Browning met with approximately 35 village of Cheshire residents Thursday evening to bring them up to date on a work release center proposed for the former Guiding Hand facility next to Gallco.

GALLIPOLIS a ' The unemployment rate in Gallia County took a slight turn for the better in September compared to August.

Elizabeth Rigel/photo - Gallipolis in Bloom earned third place and special mention in heritage preservation for its efforts during the 2009 America in Bloom season.

GALLIPOLIS a ' Two of four suspects charged in connection with a pair of summer burglaries have pled guilty in Gallia County Common Pleas Court and will be serving prison sentences.

GALLIPOLIS a ' Gallia County Commissioners received a notice of violation from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Meadowlook Subdivision Sewer Plant during the regular meeting on Thursday.

Andrew Carter/photo - Bossard Memorial Library's annual book and inventory surplus sale is scheduled for Saturday at the library, 7 Spruce St.

Andrew Carter/photo - Ryan Young was among the OVB emloyees who participated in Tuesday's flu preparedness drill.

A Gallipolis man has pled not guilty to six fraud-related charges in Gallia County Common Pleas Court.

If you can cook chili - or if you just enjoy eating chili - you need to be at the upcoming French City Chili Fest.