GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WSAZ) - Children are celebrating the return of a sorely missed summer staple.

The Gallipolis Municipal Pool is back open this summer after technical problems kept it closed last year and the bulk of the summer of 2023.

Thanks to enhancements and upgrades to the filtration system, the sounds of splashing and cannonballs are back at Haskins Memorial Park.

“Everybody is enjoying it and loving it,” Tanya Fulks, the city pool manager, said. “Thank the city of Gallipolis once again for making this happen this year.”

Children visiting the pool Friday said they missed cooling off there the past couple summers, and they’re excited to have the option once again.

Pool hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Fulks said they expect to have a

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