Big Bend Antique Tractor pulls scheduled
An antique tractor pulling at the Meigs County Fair. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - Tractors are set to...
Month: June 2018
Fullbright Scholar shares experiences with Rio students
The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College hosted Fulbright Scholar Dr. Anastasiya Luzgina from the Republic of...
Earl Neff Pediatric Fund supporters named for May and June
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The Earl Neff Pediatric Fund at Holzer continues to be supported enthusiastically by area businesses and organizations....
Summer getaways, festivals and events abound across Ohio
The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival features thirty participants in a race to win the coveted "Ohio Challenge Trophy." Take a...
Immunization Clinic set for June 19, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 9-11...
Man that led police on chase, crashed at Eastern HS sentenced
A high speed chase ended at Eastern High School where the suspect, Jason Austin, crashed into the school's sewer plant....
Classified Ad: Auction June 23, 2018
AUCTION June 23, 2018 10:00A.M. 2406 Water STREET, SYRACUCE, OHIO 45779 We have been asked to sell a life time...
Ohio State Fair to hold job interviews
The Ohio State Fair. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Each year, the Ohio State Fair employs more than 600 individuals...
Being aware PTSD affects crime victims too
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Meigs County Prosecutor's Office and Meigs County Crime Victim Services remind residents that June is...
Ohio AG warns of summer scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to beware of seasonal scams, including home improvement fraud...
Flag Day history, heritage and flying the Stars and Stripes
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - From the flags that fly at the county courthouse to the those flying on village streets...
June Grand Jury returns indictments
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley announces that on June 13, 2018, the Grand Jury returned...
Letter to the Editor: Middleport Council and new track hoe
(Letters to the Editor may be submitted through email at [email protected] or through the MIP Messenger on Facebook.) Dear Editor,...
‘No foul play’ in Pleasant Ridge death
POMEROY, Ohio - Pomeory Police Officers responded to the discovery of a body on June 12, 2018. According to a...
Pomeroy PD arrests man on warrant, allegedly discovers drugs
POMEROY, Ohio – The Pomeroy Police Department has released information on a recent arrest. On June 11, 2018 officers responded...
McDonald taken into custody
Harley McDonald POMEROY, Ohio - A suspect being sought by law enforcement has been apprehended. According to Meigs County Sheriff...
Meigs Health Today: Summer safety and severe weather
By Shannon E. Smith Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator Meigs County Health Department The Meigs County Health Department would like...
Rio Announces Meigs County Deans’ Honor and Merit Lists
The University of Rio Grande. Submitted photo. RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community...
‘Damsels and Dragons’ topic of upcoming SWCD program
Dragonflies and damselflies will be the focus of a free program to be held Tuesday afternoon/evening at the Meigs SWCD...
Raymond H. Napper, 61
Raymond H. Napper, 61, of Middleport, OH passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, from...
Fannie Aleshire, 91
Fannie Aleshire, 91, of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Widow's Home Nursing Home in Dayton,...
Police seeking information on stolen vehicle
POMEROY, Ohio – A vehicle theft is being investigated in Pomeroy. According to Pomeroy Police Department Chief Mark E. Proffitt,...
Deadline to be on agenda June 8 for upcoming Middleport Council meeting
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - The Middleport Council will hold a regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7 p.m....
Rep. Edwards Introduces Bill Eliminating Fee for Firefighter, Police License Plates
Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) COLUMBUS, Ohio - A bill has been presented to elimate a fee on nonstandard license plates...
