Morgan’s Raid in Ohio the Pursuit
Come explore Civil War History where you will experience the sound of canons and swords clashing with the most Raiders...
Month: February 2016
In the Open: What’s Going on in Ohio Wildlife These Days?
By Jim Freeman Small changes in the upcoming deer season, an emphasis on helping pollinators, and local workshops are some...
Pick It Up! Report for 2016
POMEROY – In the past two years, workers for the Meigs County – Pick It Up! Program have cleaned over...
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...
Kenneth Romine, 81
Kenneth Romine, 81, of Rutland, passed away, at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2016 in the Wexner Medical Center...
Margaret “Tudy” J. Wolfe, 98
Margaret “Tudy” J. Wolfe, 98, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at her assisted living residence in...
Joseph B. Tirpak, 81
Joseph B. Tirpak, 81, of Gallipolis, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio....
E. Jane Saunders Miller, 71
E. Jane Saunders Miller, 71, Waterloo community, passed away at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at her residence. Born...
Representative Smith Honors University of Rio Grande Soccer Team
COLUMBUS—State Representative Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) today honored the University of Rio Grande men’s soccer team for its recent NAIA National...
Bazinga! Exploring STEM at Camp
What do your children or grandchildren want to be when they grow up? Do they want to be scientists, doctors,...
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...
Stanley Running for Prosecuting Attorney
(Editor's Note: The following is a submission from a political candidate for the reader's consideration for the upcoming primary election....
Candidates Invited to Submit Open Letter to Meigs County Voters
MEIGS COUNTY - The primary election is approaching and the Meigs Independent Press is offering the opportunity for those running...
In the Open: Help Pollinators by Planting Native Trees, Plants
By Jim Freeman While everybody was busy gearing up for Snowmageddon ’16, the Gallia and Meigs county Soil and Water...
USDA Conservation Programs for 2016 Now Available in Ohio
POMEROY — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) now has 2016 Federal conservation program funds available...
Annual Meigs SWCD Tree Sale to Focus on Helping Pollinators
POMEROY –The annual Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Tree Sale is now underway, and this year the buzz is...
Homegrown Flavor from an Indoor Garden
By Melinda Myers Add some homegrown flavor to your winter meals. From microgreens to tomatoes, it is possible to grow...
Rep. Ryan Smith’s Bill to Commemorate Military Hero Passes Committee
COLUMBUS—House Bill 366, sponsored by State Representative Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell), unanimously passed out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today....
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Reports 4th Quarter and Record Fiscal Year Earnings
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (the "Company") reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2015,...
Juanita E. Henson, 81
Juanita E. Henson, 81, of Gallipolis, Addison Community, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016 in the...
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...
Ethel Dorlene DeWitt, 95
Ethel Dorlene DeWitt, 95, Bidwell, Ohio passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, at her home. She was born January 21,...
Nancy Sue Lee, age 70
Nancy Sue Lee, age 70, of Gallipolis (the Kanuaga Community), died Monday morning February 1, 2016 at her residence. Born...
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...
Secretary Husted Appoints James Stewart to the Meigs County Board of Elections
COLUMBUS – Secretary of State Jon Husted has appointed James V. Stewart as a member of the Meigs County Board...
