Fatal Crash Claims Three on U.S. 33
Multiple agencies responded to the fatal crash. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The names of those involved...
Month: May 2018
Holzer Walk with a Doc Features Dr. Marazon
Dr. Marazon is a graduate of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio. Submitted photo. GALLIPOLIS, Ohio -...
Rio History Honor Society Inducts New Members
The University of Rio Grande’s honor society Alpha Alpha Delta inducted four new members into the chapter. Pictured left to...
Effie L. Hauber, 84
Effie L. Hauber, 84, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Laurels of Athens. She was...
Tucker Bond set at $200,000
Larry Tucker awaiting arraignment. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio - A former probation officer, court baliff and jail officer...
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
By Mikie Strite The month of May has been chosen as Hepatitis Awareness Month, with May 19th being National Hepatitis...
Breathing Easy: New Procedure Helps Improve Nasal Airflow
Non-invasive procedure has surgery-like results to improve sinus symptoms COLUMBUS, Ohio – Sinus pain and inflammation affects tens of millions...
Ohio State Fair Announces Beach Boys, Cheap Trick, Jeff Dunham and More Performances
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State Fair officials have added three concerts to the 2018 Ohio State Fair Concert Series. Shows...
Delores Mae Cleland, 96
Delores Mae Cleland, 96, of Racine, was called to be with the Lord at 10:35 p.m. on Sunday, May 13,...
Grand Jury Returns May Indictments
(Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty of a crime. It...
Missing Persons Day Recognition May 19, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and the Meigs County Victim Assistance Program wants to spread awareness...
London Pool Will not Open for 2018 Season, Officials Evaluating Conditions
The London Pool celebrated 40 years of summer fun in 2017. Photograph by Madalyn Wood. SYRACUSE, Ohio - The decision...
Dan Paul Smith, 82
Dan Paul Smith Dan Paul Smith, 82, of Racine, passed away at 3:20 a.m. on, May 11, 2018 at...
Immunization Clinic Set for May 15, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 9-11...
Troopers Seize $43,000 Worth of Methamphetamine in Gallia County
Alleged drugs taken as a result of a traffic stop in Gallia County. Submitted photo. GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - On May...
OSP Seize $3.7 million Worth of Heroin and Meth in Guernsey County
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed felony drug charges against a North Carolina woman after a...
Meigs County Election Results for 2018 Primary
Signs at the Portland Community Center. Photo by Madalyn Wood. POMEROY, Ohio – Meigs County votes down proposed Justice Center...
Around the Firehouse: April 5-April 22, 2018
April 5, 2018 Pomeroy Station 1- At approximately 10pm, Pomeroy Station 1, Rutland Station 4, and Middleport Station 10 were...
Painting of Redhead Ducks Selected for State Wetlands Habitat Stamp
The selected image by Jocelyn Beatty. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The artwork of wildlife artist Jocelyn Beatty won first...
Public Meeting on Hazard Mitigation in the County Set
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Emergency Management Agency, as part of the Meigs County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee, will...
Hours and Information for Primary Election Day May 8, 2018
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – On May 8, 2018 Meigs County will participate along with the rest of the state in...
Tucker Charged with 28 Counts Including Kidnapping and Sexual Battery
Larry D. Tucker POMEROY, Ohio – A Special Grand Jury has indicted a former corrections officer and probation officer with...
Letter to the Voters: Taylor Sappington Candidate for State Representative
Taylor Sappington, candidate for state representative. Submitted photo. (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not participate in advertising for...
Letter to the Voters: Danny Davis Candidate for County Commissioner
Danny Davis, candidate for Meigs County Commissioner on the Republican ballot. Submitted photo. (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does...
Meigs Health Today: Nursing Services Available at Health Department
By Marc Barr, Health Commissioner There are over 4 million professionally active nurses in the U.S. While about 62%...
