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POMEROY, Ohio – Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley reminds Meigs County real estate owners who currently owe delinquent property taxes to contact the Meigs County Treasurer’s Office to arrange for payment of those taxes. While the Meigs County Treasurer’s Office collected $863,548.12 in delinquent real estate and mobile home taxes for the tax […]
POMEROY, Ohio – Summer will be here before we know it, and with summer comes free time for our students. To fill some of that free time, and to give students an opportunity to observe local government in action, Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley is once again offering current high school and college […]
Program encourages citizens to be involved in tree care and planting programs COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio led the nation for the 37th consecutive year as the state with the most Tree City USA communities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Last year, Ohio stood out as the nation’s leader in Tree City USA […]
ATHENS, Ohio – The Spring Pre-Service Training to be a CASA volunteer will be April 24, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ohio University Inn. Described as “a fun and exciting training that will equip you to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Meigs and Gallia Counties.” There is a […]
Spring gobbler season underway Monday All of the prep is over, Ohio’s spring wild turkey season for adults begins Monday morning – at least in the South Zone, which includes all but five northeastern Ohio counties. Ohio youths have the first crack at gobblers this weekend. I confess that I haven’t turkey hunted in a […]
POMEROY, Ohio – Following tips from the public and further investigation, new information has come to light concerning the deaths of four Mulberry Pond ducks. Following a call that ducks had been hit by a car on April 19, 2018 four ducks had been found deceased. Nicole Shanks that has been one of the caregivers […]
RACINE, Ohio – The Racine Southern Alumni Banquet will be May 26, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. The banquet will be held in the Southern Elementary Gymnasium. On the menu for the dinner is baked steak of fried chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, and dessert. The cost is $15 per person and tickets may […]
RUTLAND, Ohio – In a year when it seems the price of everything is going up, it is refreshing to see some things still cost the same. The fourteenth Leading Creek Watershed Summer Day Camp will be held June 5 and 6, 2018 at the Meigs SWCD Conservation Area near Rutland, and it still costs […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With Earth Day happening this weekend, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds Ohioans that energy efficiency benefits you, your household and the environment. A few simple steps can help you to save money, help the environment and take better control of the energy used in your home year round. Save […]
Job Posting Extension Community Health Worker Meigs County Health Dept. (an Equal Opportunity Employer) seeks a full-time Community Health Worker to provide care coordination for high-risk Type II Diabetes patients as part of a local clinical care team. This is a granted funded position 35 hours per week at $12.50 per hour. Applicants must possess […]
Clara K. Pullins, 85, of Pomeroy, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. She was born on December 1, 1932 in Pomeroy, to the late Marvin and Nellie (Glass) Cox. She is survived by her children, Gerald (Joann) Pullins Jr., Wayne Pullins, Gary (Mui) Pullins, Karen (John) Johnson; […]
POMEROY, Ohio – Several ducks have been found deceased by the Mulberry Pond and concern has been building on social media that they were intentionally killed. That, however, is not the case according to one of their caretakers. Nicole Shanks said at about 3 p.m. the ducks had been shooed out of the roadway where […]
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – A tractor trailer rollover closed a portion of US 33 near the Ravenswood Bridge. The call came in on April 18, 2018 at 11:50 p.m. of the rollover, according to Trooper Cunningham with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. A double trailer semi was traveling eastbound on US 33 towards the Ravenswood […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the Trump administration has signed a disaster declaration that will bring “significant relief to Ohio communities affected by devastating floods last month,” according to a joint press release. “I am glad the president made this much needed declaration,” said Portman. […]
Larry Wayne Ashburn, 44, of Salem Center, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his residence. Born December 13, 1973 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Larry and Betty Corbitt Ashburn. He was 1993 graduate of Meigs High School and was employed by Soundfold in Dayton, Ohio. He is […]
James A. Sisson, 76, of Pomeroy passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 8, 1942 in Pomeroy to the late Ralph and Alice (Cohen) Sisson. Mr. Sisson worked at the G & J Parts Store for many years. He was a member of the Pomeroy Eagles Club […]
POMEROY, Ohio – A motion for a new trial in a vehicular homicide case has been denied by Judge I. Carson Crow According to the decision filed with the Meigs County Clerk of Courts, Judge Crow issued the decision that the defendant, Richard Barnhart, Jr., had not brought enough new evidence to warrant a new […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) is encouraging parents and students not to participate in illegal and dangerous behavior, such as providing alcohol to minors and consuming underage. Prom and graduation is a memorable time in a teenager’s life,” said Captain Gary Allen, commander of OIU. “It is important to educate our youth […]
Through an abundance of caution Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Indiana is voluntarily recalling 206,749,248 eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella […]
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – Holzer will host the Walk with a Doc walking program on Saturday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 1pm at the Holzer Therapy and Wellness Center, located at 735 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. The walk will feature Andrew Dittenhofer, DO, Holzer General Surgery, who will answer questions. In addition, Dr. Dittenhofer will […]
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – Suspected drugs have been seized following the execution of a search warrant in Middeleport along with two people being taken into custody. According to Middleport Police Chief Bruce Swift, his department along with the assistance of the Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia-Meigs and Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James Stanley, served a […]
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Once again residents will have the opportunity to clear out the clutter as the annual Meigs Cleanup Day has been scheduled for May 19, 2018. The annual event will take place at the Meigs County Fairgrounds located at 41850 Fairgrounds Road, Pomeroy, Ohio from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proof of […]
POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy. Please bring child(ren)’s shot records. Children must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. A $30.00 donation is appreciated for immunization administration; however, no one […]
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – On May 8, 2018 the Primary Election will take place in Meigs County and across the state of Ohio. Meigs County has several issues and candidates up for voters to decide on. It is the policy of the Meigs Independent Press to never accept political advertising. “I see it as a […]
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – There will be a debate and informational forum for the upcoming election at Farmers Bank in Pomeroy, Ohio. In a cooperative effort with the Meigs County Tea Party and the Meigs Independent Press, a debate with candidates running on the Republican ticket for Meigs County Commissioner and Meigs County Common Pleas […]