Gallipolis Daily Tribune

12/06/2025

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12/06/2025

It’s Santa’s Favorite Time of Year! 🎅🔥�One of Santa’s all-time favorite things—no matter the season—is curling up by the fireplace and reading your kiddos’ letters.

✨ And guess what? THIS IS THE LAST WEEK to send your child’s Letter to Santa!
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💌 When your child submits online, Santa emails them back!
Don’t wait—deadline is December 10!

12/05/2025

Racine Southern FFA Officers visited first graders for an interactive handwashing demonstration. The initiative promotes healthy lifestyles and directly supports the National FFA's core mission. Get the details.

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RACINE, Ohio — A group of Racine Southern FFA Officers visited Southern’s first-grade students on December 3, to provide an interactive demonstration on proper handwashing. The initiative was designed to

12/05/2025

Marshall Health Network-Rivers Health named Shawn Bastin as its new president. He will lead day-to-day operations and advance strategic goals, continuing his leadership role from August 2025. Read more.

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POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Marshall Health Network-Rivers Health has named Shawn Bastin, MBA, MPT, as its new president.

12/05/2025

The Gallia County Grand Jury returned indictments for multiple individuals in November 2025. Charges include Possession of Co***ne, Aggravated Possession of Drugs (M**h), and Felony OVI. Get the details.

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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren has announced that the Gallia County Grand Jury met in November 2025 and returned indictments for the following individuals:

12/05/2025

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital announced a new $2.5 million cancer center is being built in Ripley, thanks to a donation. It will offer academic health center clinical excellence. Here's what to know.

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RIPLEY, W.Va. — In a press conference on Thursday, WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital President and CEO Candace Miller said the hospital is “Building Hope” for the future.

12/05/2025

The Village of Rutland, Ohio, hosts its 3rd annual Christmas in the Village celebration this Saturday. The event includes a parade, a Snow Ball dance, and a visit from Santa Claus. Here's what to know.

RUTLAND, Ohio — The Village of Rutland will be hosting its third annual Christmas in the Village celebration. The event is set for Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. with the

12/05/2025

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12/05/2025

The Bossard Memorial Library announced a major exhibition coming Jan. 17: Traveling Bricks, built from over 1 million LEGO bricks. The exhibit explores the history of human transportation. Get the details.

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Bossard Memorial Library has released its list of events for December, outlining a full slate of holiday events, youth and adult programs, and an announcement of

12/05/2025

Federal advisors voted to end the recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. The birth dose is now advised only if the mother's infection status is positive or unknown. Read more.

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A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born. For decades, the government

12/05/2025

Federal guidelines on childhood immunizations may be changing. The postponed a vote on until Friday, causing concern among WV advocates who fear the decision could weaken safety. Get the details.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Federal guidelines on childhood immunizations may be changing, and West Virginians are watching closely.

12/05/2025

Point Pleasant is ushering in the holiday season this Friday with its annual Christmas parade and tree-lighting ceremony, opening at 6 p.m. with the community carol, "O Holy Night." Here's what to know.

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Point Pleasant is preparing to usher in the holiday season with a full weekend of festivities, beginning Friday as the community gathers for its annual Christmas