‘River Rec’ returns
By Beth Sergent - bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com
The Gallipolis River Recreation Festival returned on Friday to First Avenue and Gallipolis City Park. Here, visitors listen to performances of gospel and contemporary Christian music.
Beth Sergent | OVP
U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson (R), pictured far left, delivers remarks at River Rec’s opening ceremony on Friday. Also pictured, sitting, from left, Gallia Chamber Board President Amanda Ehman, 2019 Junior Miss River Rec Gabriella Valentine, Gallia Commissioners Gene Greene and Jay Stapleton, Gallia Prosecutor Jason Holdren, Gallia Sheriff Matt Champlin, Gallia Common Pleas Court Judge Margaret Evans, Gallia Commissioner Harold Montgomery and Kevin Dennis from Field of Hope Community Campus. Chamber Director Josh Wellington, also pictured standing, delivered the welcome.