One fatality following head on crash
Multiple agencies were involved as they responded to the fatal crash. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. ...
Month: November 2016
Neil Hollis Sanders, 88
Neil Hollis Sanders, 88, of 228 First Avenue, Gallipolis, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Neil...
Suspect dead following attack with vehicle and butcher knife on OSU campus
The quick response of an Ohio State University Police officer is credited with the situation not becoming worse than it...
Classes cancelled as some buildings remain closed at OSU following active shooter situation
COLUMBUS – At 11:14 a.m., The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety issued a statement that the shelter in...
All clear issued following one suspect dead, multiple victims in OSU active shooter situation
COLUMBUS – An active shooter alert was sent out earlier this morning at The Ohio State University. Multiple victims have...
Advent Week 1 – Hope
Do you ever feel like Charlie Brown? In the midst of the Christmas decorations that have been up since Halloween,...
Garage fire in Syracuse a total loss
Firefighters responded to a garage fire on Carleton Street in Syracuse. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. SYRACUSE – Syracuse and Racine...
Ohio deer hunters should consider an SWC
Two years ago, Ohio started allowing deer hunters the option of using a straight-walled cartridge (SWC) rifle for the first...
Weakening polar vortex may yield longer, harsher winters in North America
By Michael Kuhne, Special report from AccuWeather.com The Bridge of Honor stands quietly as the Ohio River flows several winters...
Mary Ann Cleland, 78
COOLVILLE--Mary Ann Cleland, 78, of 673 Vanderhoof Rd., Coolville, passed away Nov. 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by...
Holly Dewane Sampson, 69
Holly Dewane Sampson, 69, of Letart, West Virginia, passed away at 4:42 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in the...
Chester home a total loss following Wednesday night fire
The home of Dan and Lisa Short of Chester was a total loss following a Wednesday night fire. Photo by...
Great American Smokeout Nov. 17
POMEROY - Smoking is one of the worst health habits Americans have according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Before...
Fire department hosting donation drive for canine rescue
BASHAN - The Bashan Fire Department will be hosting a donation drive for the Meigs County Canine Rescue and Adoption...
Rio Masterworks Chorale to feature guest musician
RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The University of Rio Grande Masterworks Chorale will present its annual fall performance Sunday, November 20...
Fair board directors elected
The Meigs County Fair Midway is an attraction for young and old alike. The fair directors work through the year...
Elsie M. King, 87
Elsie M. King, 87, of Middleport, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, Middleport, Ohio. She...
Be careful around dead ash trees
You may recall last winter that I wrote the war against the Emerald Ash Borer is over, and that the...
Letter to the Editor – My vote is for Sarah Grace
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not endorse any candidate for election. Letters to the Editor are accepted and...
Holzer hosts cancer support group
The Cancer Support Group Meeting was held at the Gallipolis Medical Center. Submitted photo. GALLIPOLIS - Holzer recently held a...
Walter Dale Arnold, 66
Walter Dale Arnold, 66, of Rutland, passed away, at 12:50 p.m. on October 31, 2016 in the Holzer Senior Care...
Jessie Hutchinson Payne, 87
Jessie Hutchinson Payne While we, each one of us in our own spaces, prayed for a miracle, and came from...
Holzer names new CEO
Dr. Michael Canady has been named the Chief Executive Officer for Holzer Health System. GALLIPOLIS - Holzer Board of Directors...
Rio Campus Police receives equipment donation
From left, Sargent Sean McIntyre, Chief Scott Borden, Officer Zach Johnson, Chris Jackson and Officer Casey Williams. Submitted photo. RIO...
