The barn swallows of Southeastern Ohio
Okay, while it doesn't have the same ring to it as the "Swallows of Capistrano," every spring I look forward...
Year: 2017
Jason Hysell apprehended on outstanding warrants following foot chase
POMEROY, Ohio – Three people have been arrested, one of them following a brief foot pursuit. According to Meigs County...
Meigs County Commissioners approve appointments to Local Emergency Preparedness Committee
POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Commissioners approved the appointment of the local emergency preparedness committee. During the June 22,...
FCC Commissioner to take part in Broadband Summit July 18
MARIETTA, Ohio — As part of her nationwide “listening tour” looking into the lack of access to reliable internet service...
PUCO offers tips to prepare for a power outage
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With the arrival of summer, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is reminding consumers of important...
Genevieve Sue Eblen DeLong, 79
Genevieve Sue Eblen DeLong, 79, of Pomeroy, Ohio died June 20, 2017 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center following a sudden illness....
Ritchhart arraigned on 15 counts including attempted kidnapping charges
POMEROY, Ohio – A woman charged with multiple counts including attempted kidnapping has been arraigned in the Meigs County Common...
Racine FD holds training
RACINE, Ohio – The Racine Fire Department held a training recently with house burning. A home on Adams Lane was...
Silver Bridge Bruisers to take on Appalachian Hell Betties in roller derby action
SOUTHEAST OHIO - Athens Ohio Roller Derby is announcing its first home bout at the Athens Community Center, Saturday, July...
URG claims River States Conference All-Sports Cup
FLORENCE, Ky. - The University of Rio Grande, Ohio has claimed the River States Conference Commissioner's All-Sports Cup as the...
Deputy’s Notebook for June 4-7, 2017
(Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
FOP & Wildlife Lodge #143 support increased fees for hunting permits
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (FOP) and Wildlife Officer Lodge #143 are asking legislators to...
Pippin Parker and Rio Grande bring unique experience to students and community
By Brittany Ray RIO GRANDE, Ohio – Pippin Parker, playwright and Dean for the School of Drama at The New...
Delta Kappa Gamma enjoys field trip to Hocking Hills
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) recently held a planning meeting during a field...
Mary Ellen Watts Ball, 82
Mary Ellen Watts Ball, 82, of Racine, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Overbrook Rehabilitation Center....
Frank H. “Buz” Mills III, 70
Frank H. “Buz” Mills III, 70 of Crown City, Ohio died on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Emogene Dolan...
Investigators seeking individuals in connection with Rhoden family murders
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader today asked for help from the...
Largest heroin seizure in Meigs County history, bond set at $250,000 for suspect
POMEROY, Ohio - A Columbus, Ohio man is in custody following the seizure of two kilograms of heroin according to...
Sanders promoted to Tuppers Plains branch manager
TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio - Farmers Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Lola Sanders as Branch Manager of our...
Proposed medical marijuana facility in Racine discussed
POMEROY, Ohio – A proposal to bring a medical marijuana growing facility to Meigs County could mean much needed jobs...
Starcher indicted for attempted murder, allegedly shot man with bow and arrow
Russell Starcher POMEROY, Ohio – A man has been indicted for attempted murder after allegedly shooting another man with a...
Brewce Martin indicted on charge of felonious assault
POMEROY, Ohio - A co-founder of Skatopia has been indicted on charges related to an alleged incident of attempting to...
Ritchhart indicted on multiple charges related to attempted kidnapping at daycare
POMEROY, Ohio - A woman that has been in headlines recently for her allegedly bizarre behavior has been indicted on...
June session of Meigs County Grand Jury hands down indictments
(Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty of a crime. It...
ODOT rescinding funding for Syracuse Walkway Phase 2 Project
MARIETTA, Ohio - Following what became a contentious proposal for a walkway in Syracuse, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced...
