Patrol Urges Sober Driving and Safety Belt Use to Ensure Safe End to 2013
OHIO – With the upcoming New Year’s Holiday, the Patrol is asking motorists to help bring a safe end to...
Month: December 2013
Eric L. ‘Butch’ Springer, age 55
Eric L. ‘Butch’ Springer, age 55, of Gallipolis, died Saturday December 28, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington....
Registration Opens Jan. 3 for Ohio’s National Archery in the Schools Tournament
OHIO – Sign-ups and registration for the Ohio National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament will open Friday,...
Ohio’s Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect Wednesday
OHIO – Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on January 1, 2014 to $7.95 per hour for non- tipped...
Daniel E. “Dan” Daines, 47
Daniel E. “Dan” Daines, 47, of Xenia, Ohio passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 29,...
Ohio Voter Rolls Investigation Finds 17 Non-Citizens Allegedly Voting Illegally
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted referred for investigation and potential prosecution 17 individuals who voted in the...
How Video Games Are Revolutionizing Rehab
Studies show patients often get better faster during game play (COLUMBUS) – Often decried by parents as a waste of...
Ohio and U.S. Employment Situation (Seasonally Adjusted)
OHIO – Ohio’s unemployment rate was 7.4 percent in November 2013, down from 7.5 percent in October, according to data...
Michael A. Novik, 60
Michael A. Novik, 60, Gallipolis, passed away at 11:45 P.M. Friday, December 27, 2013 in the Holzer Medical Center. Born...
Lydia Glenna Luman, 95
Lydia Glenna Luman, 95, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 in Holzer Senior Care, Gallipolis. She was born...
Virginia L. James, 74
Virginia L. James, 74, of Gallipolis, passed away, at 11:36 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 in the Arthur G....
Ohio Deer Hunters Donate 58,500 Pounds of Venison to Local Food Banks
Opportunities to donate continue through Feb. 2, 2014 COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio hunters donated 1,170 white-tailed deer to local food...
New Recycling Bins Beginning to Appear
MEIGS COUNTY – The new “single-stream” recycling containers are starting to appear across the county and Meigs County residents are...
Power Out for Several Following Last Night’s Storm
A day of unseasonably warm weather brought with it a night of severe thunder storms to the area. The storms...
Tree Blocking Portion of County Road 28
The Meigs Indpendent Press received word this morning that a tree has fallen across a portion of County Road 28...
Ohio Updates Best Management Practices for Pipeline Installation and Soil Health
COLUMBUS, OH – With increasing oil and gas activity in Ohio, including pipeline construction, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources...
Western Ohio Woodworkers Honors Rio Students
Kevin Peterson RIO GRANDE, Ohio – Fine woodworking is a timeless craft, and every bit an art. For Augustus Unverferth,...
Harold Ray Clark, 55
Harold Ray Clark, 55, of Gallipolis, died unexpectedly on Friday December 20, 2013 at his residence. Born January 30, 1958...
Linden Clovis Elkins, 69
Linden Clovis Elkins, 69, of Patriot, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 19, 2013. He was born August...
Prosecutor’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Meigs County Prosecutor's Office released a statement on social media this morning warning of phone calls allegedly being made...
Become a Certified Youth Fishing Instructor and Help Kids Connect with the Outdoors
ATHENS - Any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing should consider becoming...
Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Receives Radios to Aide Their Efforts to Serve and Protect Residents
From left are Sheriff Keith O. Wood, Director John Born, Brian Castner, Telecommunications with Ohio Emergency Management Agency and Colonel...
Wayne Miller Kemp Jr., 59
Wayne Miller Kemp Jr., 59, of Jackson, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family who loved him...
Amy Nicole Martin, 29
Amy Nicole Martin, 29, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday December 17, 2013 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. She was...
Rio Grande to Break for Holiday Season
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College will close for the holiday season beginning at...
