ODNR Keeps Ohio’s Waters Safer with Sober Boater Effort
COLUMBUS, OH – Alcohol use while boating is a leading factor in boater deaths nationwide, according to the Ohio Department...
Year: 2014
Violet Louise Neal, age 72
Violet Louise Neal, age 72, of Gallipolis passed away on Friday morning June 27, 2014 at Holzer Medical Center. Born...
Rio Grande Joins National Initiative
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande has been selected to participate in a national initiative to expand...
Ray A. Hennen Jr., 82
Ray A. Hennen Jr., 82, of Lecta, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at Arbors of Gallipolis. He...
Chad Aaron Vanco, 41
Chad Aaron Vanco, age 41, of Jackson, died Sunday June 29, 2014 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in...
Denver “Bruce” Kerr, 65
Denver “Bruce” Kerr, 65, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away unexpectantly at Holzer Medical Center on June 29, 2014. He was...
Bill Johnson Statement on Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby Ruling
Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby, and other...
Portman Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Hobby Lobby Case
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in...
County Commissioners Allocate Funds to Meigs County Council on Aging
The Meigs County Commissioners met on June 26, 2014, for their weekly meeting at the Pomeroy Courthouse. As the meeting...
FFA Officer Retreat
Officers from L to R: AJ Roush (Sentinel), Michaela Holter (Secretary), Caitlyn Holter (President), Danielle Icenhower (Historian), Gage Smith (Vice...
Monna B. Lynch, 100
Monna B. Lynch, 100, Thurman, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Four Winds Community in Jackson,...
33 Officers Graduate from Patrol’s Basic Peace Officer Class
Columbus - Members of the 131st Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates during a graduation ceremony held this morning...
Patrol Enters Nationwide “Best Cruiser” Contest on Facebook
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered a contest for “Best Cruiser.” From July 1 – 15, visit...
Rio Grande Hosts Leadership Conference
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – High school students from throughout Ohio attended the 42nd annual American Free Enterprise and Leadership Conference...
Senator Votes for Lower Gas Prices
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Lowering Gasoline Prices...
Bowman New Head Softball Coach at Rio Grande
RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The newest face to head up the University of Rio Grande's softball program is one that...
Ohioans Back Stronger Rules to Stop Farm Runoff, Federal Support for Clean Water Act
Columbus, Ohio – Solid majorities of Ohio voters from across political lines want stronger rules to curb farm runoff, support...
Ohio Watercraft Officers Increase Patrols to Stop Boating Under the Influence
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 27-29, as...
Council Moves to Sell High School Building, Youth League Uncertain about Future
MIDDLEPORT - Middleport Council held a meeting on June 23, 2014, with council member Roger Manley being absent. The main...
Pomeroy Library Gets a Visit from Nancy the Turtle Lady
POMEROY - As part of the summer reading program, the Pomeroy Library had Nancy the Turtle Lady come visit and...
Portman’s Endangered Species Stamp Bill Passes Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) announced this his endangered species semipostal stamp bill, the Multinational Species...
Portman Meets with Ohio Families Affected by Stalled Congolese Adoptions
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) met with Ohio families who have been affected by stalled adoptions...
Portman Bill to Commemorate FDR’s D-Day Prayer at the WWII Memorial
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) announced that by a vote of 370 to 12, the House...
Holzer Recognizes June Pediatric Fund Sponsors
The Earl Neff Pediatric Fund at Holzer Health System continues to be supported enthusiastically by area businesses and organizations. The...
Reva Johnson Brown, 83
Reva Johnson Brown, 83, Vinton, Ohio passed away at OSU Hospitals, Columbus, Ohio following a brief illness. She was a...
