More Tax Scams Reported as Filing Deadline Nears
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that more consumers are reporting tax scams ahead of the...
Consumer and Health News
Second Ohio Gambling Survey Provides Local Gambling Activity Highlights
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - It's March, that time of year when many fill out a bracket for the March Madness Basketball...
Alzheimer’s Association’s Free Workship Teaches Difference Between Normal Aging and Dementia
ATHENS, Ohio – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering Know the 10 Signs: What’s Normal, What’s Not, a...
Free Vein Screening at Holzer Scheduled
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer offers free vein screenings several times a year at our locations. The next screening is scheduled...
Attorney General DeWine Warns of Puppy Scams
Puppies can be a wonderful addition to the family, just don’t be taken in by a puppy scam. File photo....
Holzer Recognizes National Nutrition Month in March
SOUTHEAST OHIO - In recognition of National Nutrition Month in March, Holzer Nutrition Services is hosting an event at the...
PUCO and OEPA promote “Fix a Leak Week” – March 19-25, 2018
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States...
Meigs Health Today: Lead Poisoning Still a Problem
By Leanne Cunningham, RN, BSN Director of Nursing Leanne Cunningham, RN, BSN Director of Nursing Lead Poisoning in children...
Study May Ease Fear About Birth Control Side Effects
Many women worry about the potential side effects of hormonal contraceptives, including depression. However, researchers at The Ohio State University...
PUCO Accepts Results of AEP Auction
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) on March 8, 2018 accepted the results of AEP Ohio’s...
Immunization Clinic Feb. 27, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from 9-11...
PUCO Agrees to Ohio Gas Company Rate Increase
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved Ohio Gas Company’s application to increase its distribution...
Immunization Clinic Feb. 27, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from 9-11...
Ohioians Warned of Romance Scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Feb. 12, 2018 warned consumers to beware of online romance scams,...
Residential Retaining Wall Collapses in Pomeroy
A retaining wall behind a Brick Street residence collapsed in Pomeroy about 4 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2018. Photo by...
AG DeWine Files Lawsuit Against DuPont for Releasing Toxic Chemical into Ohio for Decades
MARIETTA, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Feb. 8, 2018 filed a lawsuit against the chemical company DuPont, alleging...
Falls, Flu and Severe Weather Continue to Pose Increased Risks for Ohio Seniors
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The state and the nation’s furry forecasters – Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil – both saw their...
Operator of Amish-Education Nonprofit Accused of Misusing Charitable Funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a lawsuit against a man accused of misusing over $168,000...
Ohio Horses Test Positive for Equine Herpes Virus
Racehorse Owners Encouraged to Closely Monitor Health of Their Animals REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has...
Meigs Health Today: The Air You Breath
By Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health The quality of the air inside our homes and offices is just...
PUCO Reminds Ohioians Heating Assistance is Available
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants to remind Ohioans that assistance is available for those...
Alzheimer’s Association’s Free Workshop Teaches Difference Between Normal Aging and Dementia
ATHENS, Ohio – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering Know the 10 Signs: What’s Normal, What’s Not, a...
Meigs Health Today: Maintaining a Child’s Healthy Weight
By Wendy McGee, RD, LD As parents and caregivers, we hope our children will be healthy. An important action...
Smoking Down, but Almost 38 Million American Adults Still Smoke
NATIONAL - Overall, cigarette smoking among U.S. adults (aged ?18 years) declined from 20.9 percent in 2005 to 15.5 percent...
Chow Line: “Raw” Water Trend Can Make You Sick
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that while water flowing in streams and rivers of the backcountry might...
