Flag Day facts
Big or small, fly the American flag. File photo. MID OHIO VALLEY – Among other days of the year, it...
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Ohio mother enters guilty plea to trafficking her own daughter
April Corcoran, 32, has entered a guilty to all charges related to trafficking her daughter. File photo. PLEASANT PLAIN, Ohio...
‘Failure to yield’ caused nearly 50,000 crashes last year, Ohio State Troopers remind public to stay safe and yield right-of-way
GALLIPOLIS/POMEROY- Motorists that don’t yield for other vehicles in the right-of-way cause far too many crashes in Ohio each year....
100 deadliest days may be deadlier than ever
New AAA Foundation Research Finds Teen Driver Distraction Getting Worse, Not Better SPECIAL REPORT - Over the past five years,...
Ohio Attorney General seeks restitution from two home improvement contractors
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced lawsuits against two home improvement contractors accused of failing to...
Ohio hunters checked more than 17,000 wild turkeys during spring season
COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio hunters checked 17,793 wild turkeys during the combined 2016 spring wild turkey hunting season and youth...
Ohio AG updates on Pike County murder investigation
WAVERLY, Ohio — As the investigation nears two week mark, evidence continues to be gathered according the Ohio Attorney General's...
Social media posting delivers threat in OU group
Released from law enforcement officials, a threat on a social media group connected to Ohio University. Submitted Photo. ATHENS, Ohio...
Cold case closed as former deputy sentenced to life in prison
Lt. Clark, pictured, was shot to death at his Marietta home on Dodd's Run Road on Feb. 7, 1981. Investigators...
Scam alert on victim donations in Pike County murder case
WAVERLY, Ohio — When someone is hurting, there tends to be someone else that sees the opportunity to make a...
Meigs County one of sheriff’s offices assisting in Pike County multiple homicide investigation
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. File photo. PIKE COUNTY - Meigs County is assisting Pike County in the multiple homicide...
Aging network challenges negative attitudes about growing older
Older Americans Month celebrates elders, promotes opportunities to grow, thrive and contribute COLUMBUS - Ohio's 60-plus population is growing more...
Multiple Agency Effort Underway as Pike County Murder Investigation Continues
The released names and relationships of the Rhoden family. Submitted. PIKETON, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Pike...
Investigation Continues in Pike County Multiple Homicide, Reward Offered
(PIKETON, Ohio) - The terrible tragedy that has rocked a small Ohio community and shocked the country continues to be...
More Funding On the Way to Help with Demolition of Vacant Houses in Ohio
Senator Portman Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) responded to news that the Department of Treasury will...
IRS Warns of Continued Scams, Varied Tactics as Tax Deadline Nears
Tax Deadline April 18 for 2016 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning that scammers may try...
Rep. Phillips Seeks Tighter Control on Waste Disposal, More Local Input in Permit Process
Rep. Debbie Phillips addresses collegeagues during a session of the House. File photo from the office of Rep. Phillips. COLUMBUS—...
Attorney General DeWine Issues Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiative Update for April
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a status update on the progress of DNA testing being conducted...
Gas Jumps Over $2
REGION - The average price nationwide for a gallon of gas jumped over the $2 threshold this week - and...
$10 Million Available Through Ohio’s School Mentorship Program
COLUMBUS - For a second year, community organizations, faith- or values-based groups and businesses are being asked to partner to...
A Taxing Problem: Tax Identity Theft
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press will have several articles this week from the Ohio Attorney General's Office about consumer...
Ohio House Approves Bill to Fund Capital Improvement Projects Across the State
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House passed Senate Bill 260, or the Capital Reappropriations Bill, which reappropriates state money for fiscal years 2017...
10,000 Rape Kits Tested as Part of Special Initiative in Ohio
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that forensic scientists with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation...
Bill Johnson Announces 2016 Congressional Art Contest for Eastern and Southeastern Ohio High School Students
MARIETTA - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) today announced that high school students in Eastern and Southeastern Ohio residing in the...
Primary Election Set for March 15 with Several Races to Watch
MEIGS COUNTY – Along with the presidential race this year, several local seats will be ones to watch and the...
