Commissioners to file breach of contract lawsuit against Village of Rutland
More litigation is expected over the old bus garage property. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY – Issues with Rutland Village...
Year: 2017
Gallia man convicted on federal heroin charge
Gallia-Meigs Task Force participated in investigation HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Gallia County man has been convicted on federal drug charges....
Former Eastern Band Booster treasurer enters guilty plea for theft from organization
POMEROY – A Coolville woman has entered a guilty plea on a charge of theft from a school organization. Appearing...
Taking a stand for Southeastern Ohio with #localgovernmentsunite
Proposed budget could prove devastating for Meigs County POMEROY – Local governments came to together to discuss the need to...
Deputy’s Notebook for Feb. 6 to Feb. 16, 2017
Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
Spaces left to be a certified Youth Fishing Instructor
Preregistration required by March 22 Athens, OH – Any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in...
Basic archery instruction workshop for teachers
Preregistration is required by March 7 Athens, OH - Classroom teachers and other members of school communities who are interested...
Ohio Board of Voting Machine Examiners to meet, review election systems
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced a meeting of the Ohio Board of Voting Machine Examiners will...
Rep. Smith applauds change in trafficking and possession penalties
COLUMBUS—State Representative Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) today announced the passage of legislation by the Ohio House that makes changes to drug...
College Credit Plus process for 2017-18 starts now
Public high school students must declare intent to participate by April 1 Students intending to participate in the third year...
Chow Line: slow cooker is a good option for healthy, hearty meals on cold winter days
One of my resolutions this year is for my family to eat healthier while I...
Feeding feathers friends: study find complex relationships among bird feeders, predators and nest survival
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Backyard bird lovers may want to take note: putting out feeders full of seed may also attract...
Annual St. David’s Day Celebration set
205 E Cross St, Oak Hill, OH 45656 Oak Hill, OH - Each year at this time, Welsh Societies around...
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...
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...
