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Memorial Day in Pomeroy By Lorna Hart - Special to OVP Captain Chip Bennett was joined by his wife Gabby, daughters Evelyn and Karyn, and son Ira for Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony. Lorna Hart | Courtesy photo Vicki Griffin read the poem, “In Flanders Fields” written by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae during World War I after the death of his friend and fellow soldier. The poem reflects on the red poppies that grew over the graves of fallen soldiers in Belgium and France, and has resulted in their becoming a symbol for those who have died in combat. Lorna Hart | Cou...

Memorial Day in Pomeroy By Lorna Hart - Special to OVP Captain Chip Bennett was joined by his wife Gabby, daughters Evelyn and Karyn, and son Ira for Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony. Lorna Hart | Courtesy photo Vicki Griffin read the poem, “In Flanders Fields” written by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae during World War I after the death of his friend and fellow soldier. The poem reflects on the red poppies that grew over the graves of fallen soldiers in Belgium and France, and has resulted in their becoming a symbol for those who have died in combat. Lorna Hart | Cou...

Memorial Day events planned OHIO VALLEY — Events are planned in Meigs and Gallia Counties on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel “Woody” Williams will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Gallipolis City Park. A member of “the Greatest Generation” who has a U.S. Navy vessel named in his honor, among other accolades, Williams will also be the grand marshal of the Gallipolis Memorial Day Parade which precedes the annual ceremony. The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. and the program immediately follows at 11 a....

OHIO VALLEY — Events are planned in Meigs and Gallia Counties on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel