🌱 How French settlers’ big scam created today’s charming Gallipolis river town

Coffee in hand, Gallipolis? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How French settlers’ big scam created today’s charming Gallipolis river town

Also on today's calendar: Ohio Valley Symphony Call to Freedom and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A couple of thundershowers, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• You Won't Believe The Story Behind This Enchanting Ohio River Town (familydestinationsguide.com) — Gallipolis takes center stage here as a living “Old French City,” where swindled 18th-century settlers turned disaster into a thriving Ohio River town. You’ll learn how Our House Tavern, City Park, the French Art Colony, and other downtown landmarks keep that French-frontier heritage alive today, and why the community’s careful preservation work makes Gallipolis a rewarding place to explore in any season.
   

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📸 Around Gallipolis

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gallipolis

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 25

• Ohio Valley Symphony - Call to Freedom
  Ariel Theatre, 426 2nd Ave, Gallipolis
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday April 25

• Ohio Valley Symphony Call to Freedom
  Ariel Theatre , 426 2nd Ave , Gallipolis
  7:30 pm
• 25-26 OVS Apr. 25, AR: Call to Freedom
  Ariel Theatre , 426 2nd Ave , Gallipolis
  7:30 pm
• Ohio Valley Symphony: Call to Freedom
  Ariel Theatre , 426 2nd Ave , Gallipolis
  7:30 pm

Saturday May 2

• The Plant Exchange + Community Planting Day
  Gallipolis City Park , 334 2nd Ave , Gallipolis
  9:00 am

Wednesday May 13

• Piano Moves I (Ages 4-6)
  51 State St , Gallipolis
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday April 25

• Final Boss Con 2026
  Lyne Center , E College St , Rio Grande
  11:00 am
• Final Boss Con
  University of Rio Grande , 218 N College Ave , Rio Grande
  11:00 am

Sunday April 26

• Amber & Sterling Moss — Temple Tattoo & Piercing
  Temple Tattoo & Body Piercing , 250 2nd Ave , Gallipolis
  11:00 am
• Ed Smith — Temple Tattoo & Piercing
  Temple Tattoo & Body Piercing , 250 2nd Ave , Gallipolis
  11:00 am

Tuesday April 28

• Mat Helton — Temple Tattoo & Piercing
  Temple Tattoo & Body Piercing , 250 2nd Ave , Gallipolis
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• If you shopped through the Energy Choice program, take a close look at your latest utility bill.
  Many low teaser rates and fixed rates offered by marketers expire. If you are not paying attention, you could be rolled into a much higher variable… (Nextdoor )

• Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Gallipolis. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Gallipolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gallipolis here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Jackson

• Roumd the Town: Dairy Queen in Wellston has Jackson County veals! (crescent-news.com)
• Spartans scare league-leading Golden Rockets, ultimately fall in 7-6 defeat (crescent-news.com)

Ironton

• Good Samaritans rescue 4 people after boat capsizes on Detroit River (clickondetroit.com)
• Victim dies days after being shot while asleep in his Jackson home (wlox.com)
• Bill requiring reporting of immigrants by public clinics, other agencies heads to governor's desk (newsfromthestates.com)

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Ok Gallipolis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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