Georgia Jara Valencia, 88, of Pt. Pleasant
Georgia Jara Valencia, 88, of Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Gallipolis. She was...
Month: February 2017
Janine Annette Wilson, 62, of Mason
Janine Annette Wilson, 62, of Mason, West Virginia, passed away at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at her...
Law enforcement looking for 17-year old runaway
Xavier Cooper POMEROY - Law enforcement is looking for a 17-year old runaway. Christopher and Sarah Cooper, Racine, reported their...
Morger indicted on charges for allegedly trying to meet 14-year old for sex, $100,000 bond set
James Morger awaits his appearance in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY - A...
College Credit Plus process for 2017-18 started this week
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Students intending to participate in the third year of College Credit Plus, the successful program that provides...
Properly install and maintain smoke alarms to protect loved ones
Close Up Of Hand Testing Domestic Smoke Alarm MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Remember the saying "Where there's smoke, there's fire?"...
Preserving Southeastern Ohio nature preserves
SOUTHEASTERN OHIO - According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, more than 20 Ohio state nature preserves in southeastern...
Judge grants preliminary injunction on contested Rutland property sale
POMEROY – Judge D. Dean Evans has returned a ruling to grant the injunction blocking the Village of Rutland from...
ODNR may increase deer bag limit in Meigs
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Wildlife Council heard proposals for Ohio’s 2017-2018 deer season dates and bag limits at Wednesday’s...
Rio Business School re-accredited
RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The Emerson E. Evans School of Business at the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande...
Alzheimer’s Association to host volunteer informational session
ATHENS, Ohio – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter which serves Meigs County, is hosting a Volunteer Informational Session. The...
Winner announced in Pomeroy Merchants Valentine’s give away
From left are Cathy Reed of The Fabric Shop, Paige Cleek of Front Paige Outfitters, give away winner Joyce Hanson...
Deputy’s Notebook: Jan.29-Feb.4, 2017
Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
Maurice Smith, 81
Maurice Smith, 81, of Pomeroy, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at his residence. Born January 10, 1936 in Minersville, Ohio,...
Henry Lee Hunter, 84
Henry Lee Hunter, 84, of Pomeroy, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 13, 2017, with his family at his...
Sheriff’s bond issue failed for lack of second to make May ballot
Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood discusses the proposed bond issue with County Commissioners Randy Smith and Tim Ihle at a...
County contends taxpayers to be ‘on the hook’ if injunction not granted, awaiting judge’s ruling
County Commissioner Randy Smith gives testimony as he is questioned by Meigs County Prosecutor James Stanley at the injunction hearing....
Update: Area teen found safe
UPDATED - Franklin (Dalton) Dickens has been found safe according to the Meigs County Juvenile Court. UPDATE - The Meigs...
Runaway teen sought by Meigs Juvenile Court
Franklin (Dalton) Dickens, 16 UPDATE: Franklin Dalton Dickens has been found and is safe according to the Meigs County Juvenile...
$500,000 bond set for robbery suspect
POMEROY – The suspect in the Syracuse gas station robbery has been arraigned on charges of robbery and burglary. Derek...
Arguments heard on injunction for disputed Rutland property
POMEROY – Arguments were heard in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in the matter...
Syracuse TNT Gas Station robbery suspect in custody
Derek Nichols POMEROY - Sheriff Keith Wood reports that charges are being filed against Derek Nichols, 27, of Pomeroy for...
Local coach and college student’s car stolen and torched
Theft of vehicle being investigated by Sheriff's Office Casey Pickens' car was stolen and torched on Feb. 8, 2017. SYRACUSE...
Teays Valley latest location for Farmers Bank expansion
New Full Service Banking Facility to be Led by Longtime Putnam Banker POMEROY – Today Farmers Bancshares, Inc., the parent...
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, warning of romance scams on Facebook and dating websites
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Valentine’s Day approaches, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans that his office has received...
