Latest Updates
- COVID cases reported in Mason, Gallia … Vaccine clinic held in Meigs - 5:28 pm
- Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’ - 5:15 pm
- New Haven to upgrade town’s technology - 5:10 pm
- FRN discusses available resources, food truck - 4:45 pm
- Advisory regarding fraudulent unemployment claims - 4:32 pm
- Fire claims one life, injures another - 12:55 pm updated: 6:25 pm.
- Two COVID deaths reported in Meigs … the latest case information for Meigs, Gallia, Mason - 4:30 pm
- Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’ - 4:21 pm
- Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback - 10:15 am updated: 4:13 pm.
- WVa fears vaccination slowdown as federal shipments lag - 6:32 pm
- 66 new COVID-19 cases reported across tri-county … the latest case information for Meigs, Gallia, Mason - 5:25 pm
- 2021 Meigs Guide coming soon… Advertising deadline approaching - 4:30 pm
- A coach’s perspective on high school winter sports - 2:54 pm
- Mason VFD’s ‘Firefighter of the Year’ - 4:42 pm
- Health department update on vaccination clinics - 4:37 pm
- New COVID cases reported in Mason, Gallia … the latest case information for Meigs, Gallia, Mason - 4:33 pm
- Homeless shelter in need of food, personal items - 4:31 pm
- Examining West Virginia’s vaccine rollout - 1:36 pm
- WVU Medicine Camden Clark recognized for excellence in cardiac care - 12:49 pm
- One killed in Gallia County crash - 12:29 pm
- Making music during the pandemic - 6:23 pm
- Pence speaks at Yeager memorial service - 5:58 pm
- New COVID cases reported in region … the latest case information for Meigs, Gallia, Mason - 5:49 pm
- Board of Ed approves agenda items - 4:21 pm
- ‘What’s Happalachenin?’ …Duo creates podcast to celebrate Appalachia - 3:54 pm
NEWS
WVa fears vaccination slowdown as federal shipments lag
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s speedy coronavirus vaccination drive was facing a roadblock on Tuesday as state leaders said they...

66 new COVID-19 cases reported across tri-county … the latest case information for Meigs, Gallia, Mason
OHIO VALLEY — On Tuesday, 66 total new cases were reported from across the tri-county region.Those cases break down as follows:For Mason County,...

2021 Meigs Guide coming soon… Advertising deadline approaching
MEIGS COUNTY — Each year The Daily Sentinel and the Meigs County Chamber and Tourism publish the Official Guide to Meigs County, with this year&...

A coach’s perspective on high school winter sports
POINT PLEASANT — School winter athletics programs in West Virginia are set to return in less than a month and many are more than ready for their...

Mason VFD’s ‘Firefighter of the Year’
MASON — Joe Day has been named “Firefighter of the Year” for 2020 by the Mason Volunteer Fire Department, according to Fire Chief Ho...

Health department update on vaccination clinics
MASON COUNTY — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Jan. 13, that West Virginia residents age 70 and older are now able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine...
SPORTS
South Point sweeps Blue Devils, 60-42
SOUTH POINT, Ohio — A strong start, but the hosts proved to be too much.The Gallia Academy boys basketball team led Ohio Valley Conference host ...
Spartans rally past Eastern, 50-35
ALBANY, Ohio — The hosts took over after the half.The Eastern boys basketball team led non-league host Alexander by five points midway through T...

Blue Devils win dual with Westfall
CENTENARY, Ohio — Turnaround is fair play.The Gallia Academy wrestling team started the day on a good note, but visiting Westfall ultimately had...

Lady Raiders sweep South Gallia, 69-51
MERCERVILLE, Ohio — Needless to say, the Lady Raiders were a little ‘jacked’ for this rematch between county rivals.Senior Hannah Ja...
January 19th, 2021 updated: January 19th, 2021. |
Lady Hornets sting Gallia Academy, 71-33
CENTENARY, Ohio — So much for second chances.The Gallia Academy girls basketball team — which dropped a 67-32 decision at Coal Grove on De...
LIFE
Shooting Stars 4-H Club news
The Shooting Stars 4-H Club held their November meeting at Lovin’ Life Stables in Evans on Nov. 16. The meeting was called to order by President...

Providing coats for kids
Thirty five children recently received winter coats following a coat-drive effort. Local Big River Radio stations partnered with Mason County Preschoo...

PVH ‘Employees of the Month’ announced
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Pleasant Valley Hospital (PVH) has announced the Customer Service Employee of the Month as Wendy Lilly from the surgery ...
Marshall School of Pharmacy initiates new honor society members
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University School of Pharmacy inducted 14 members to Phi Lambda Sigma, a national pharmacy leadership society, at a...
Haer Bears 4-H Club news
POINT PLEASANT — On Sunday, Oct. 4, the Haer Bears 4-H club met for their first socially distant meeting. The group met outside of Bellemead UMC...
OPINION

Cross Words: Christ and the Church
I want us to look at a few verses in Paul’s first letter to Timothy.“I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so t...
Ways to make 2021 your best year
While sharing from the CEOS Patchwork WVU Newsletter we have learned how to look ahead at the New Year:Review your past year in preparation for a succ...

A Republic, if you can keep it
The following is an opinion piece by Congresswoman Carol D. Miller (R-WVa), who represents the Third Congressional District. Miller voted not to certi...

Search the Scriptures: Jesus is the name above all names
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, representative for Missouri’s 5th congressional district, is an ordained pastor in the United Methodist denominatio...

A Hunger for More: Live out the call and command
The world today desperately needs Christians to actually live out the call and command of Jesus Christ in the face of the behavior of both sides of th...

God’s Kids Korner: Discussion on Jesus’ Baptism
We have had a busy time lately with Advent, Christmas, and New Year’s, and now this week we are going to talk about still yet another important ...