Rep. Debbie Phillips Issues Statement on Historic Supreme Court Ruling
COLUMBUS—On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. The historic 5-4 decision...
Month: June 2015
Black Bears, and Brown Poplar Trees
By Jim Freeman Why are the poplar trees turning brown? Driving down the highways lately you may have noticed a...
Meigs County Home Rule Committee Celebrates Success
Cody and Greg giving 44 petitions, totaling 885 signatures, to Becky at BOE. Our message: “Clean Water is Our Right,...
Highway Patrol going “All Out” to Combat Motor Vehicle Crashes
GALLIPOLIS/POMEROY- Don’t be surprised when you see an increase in traffic patrol if you are out and about on a...
Judith “Judy” Johnson, 83
Judith “Judy” Johnson, 83, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015 at her residence. She was born December...
Bill Johnson Comments on Supreme Court Marriage Ruling
MARIETTA - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its ruling on Obergefell v....
Donald R. Casey, 63
Donald R. Casey, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. He was born November 23, 1951 in Gallia...
Paddle Ohio Launches 2015 Summer Paddling Events
COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is offering a series of Paddle Ohio events to promote...
Ohio’s Controlled Hunting Applications Accepted until July 31
COLUMBUS, OH - Applications are now being accepted for controlled deer and waterfowl hunts on selected Ohio public areas during...
Rio Grande to Host Women’s Basketball Camp, Scholarships Available
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: The University of Rio Grande's 2015 Women's Basketball Camp is scheduled for July 5-8 at the Lyne Center...
Hospice Plans for Bereavement Camp
Holzer Hospice is planning for its annual bereavement camp for children who have suffered a loss. The one-day camp, entitled...
Law Enforcement Partnered with Gallia County Students and Businesses to Address Safety Issues
GALLIPOLIS/POMEROY- The Ohio State Highway Patrol asked for assistance from local Law Enforcement and students in an attempt to raise...
Phyllis R. Rankin, age 86
Phyllis R. Rankin, age 86, of Gallipolis, died Friday evening June 19, 2015 at the Holzer Assisted Living community. Funeral...
Dorothy Mae Walter Halfhill, 91
Dorothy Mae Walter Halfhill, 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2015 in her home at Bidwell, Ohio. She had...
Jonni Kaye Davis, age 34
Jonni Kaye Davis, age 34 of Crown City, died Monday morning June 15, 2015 at Holzer Medical Center. Born April...
Randy L. McKinney, 49
Randy L. McKinney, 49, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 in the Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room, Gallipolis....
Linda Richards Skidmore, 68
Linda Richards Skidmore, 68, Patriot, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Jackson, Ohio. Born March 28, 1947 at...
Doris M. Holderby, age 84
Doris M. Holderby, age 84, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday morning June 14, 2015 at her residence. Born May...
Barbara Jean Collins, 82
Barbara Jean Collins, 82, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Friday, June 12, 2015, at her home. She was born in Charleston,...
Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Investigate Shooting, Find Marijuana
Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood reports that on June 7,2015 at approx. 11:29 pm, 911 advised his office that a...
Following Too Close caused 67,000 crashes in 2014
GALLIPOLIS/POMEROY- Motorists that don't leave enough space between vehicles cause far too many crashes in Ohio each year. This violation,...
AAA Travel Update: Gas Prices Remain Steady Over the Past Week
Average gas price may be near expected peak for the year The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline has...
Dorothy F. Coleman, 87
Dorothy F. Coleman, 87, of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Middleport, Ohio. She...
Spring Merit and Dean’s Lists Announced
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The Office of the Registrar has released the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community...
Nunsense Receives Rave Reviews, More Performances Set
From left; Julie Howard, Veronica Grimm, Amy Perrin, Renee Stewart, Dixie Sayre. Middleport, OH — River City Players’ (RCP) opening...
