Names released in Racine aircraft crash
Scene of a two person ultra light air craft that crashed on Bashan Road in the Tackerville area of Racine,...
Month: August 2018
Two person aircraft crashes in Racine
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not release direct photos of fatal crashes. Until the condition of the occupants...
West Nile case in Meigs County
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department has released a statement concerning West Nile virus in the county....
Demo Derby smashes it up at 2018 Meigs County Fair
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - Despite several rounds of down rain showers, the show went on with the 2018 Meigs County Fair...
Pomeroy man involved in pursuit and crash
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A Pomeroy man has been injured in a vechicle crash that is currently being investigated by the...
2018 Pretty Baby Contest winners announced
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio – The Pretty Baby Contest was held on Aug. 13, 2018 at the 155th Meigs County Fair. The...
Breastfeeding awareness month
With Breastfeeding Awareness Month (BAM) upon us, Meigs County WIC is supporting this year's World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)...
Immunization clinic Aug. 14, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 from 9-11...
Livestock exhibitors enjoy cookout
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - On Sunday before the fair officially begins, youth with livestock projects begin moving the animals and their...
155th Meigs County Fair officially opens
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - A brief rain shower did not dampen the start the of 155th Meigs County Fair as royalty...
Canning and baking results announced
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio – The tradition of judging items for baking and canning continues at the Meigs County Fair. Numerous...
2018 Meigs County Fair painting results announced
One of the paintings exhibited at the 2018 Meigs County Fair. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio – Numerous entries...
Domestic Arts judging results from 2018 Meigs County Fair
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio – Numerous entries have been judged in the Domestic Arts category of the 2018 Meigs County Fair. This...
Photography winners announced at 2018 Meigs County Fair
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - Winners for the photography entries at the 2018 Meigs County Fair have been announced. In Division 101...
Meigs County Fair taking shape before opening Aug. 13, 2018
(Editor’s Note: Catch all the fair coverage this week on the MIP Facebook page with live videos all week long...
Safety tips before heading to the fair
POMEROY, Ohio - As the 155th Meigs County Fair approaches the Meigs County Emergency Management Agency has a few fair...
Harvey F. McFarland, 91
Harvey F. McFarland, 91, of Langsville, Oh, Went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Chillicothe...
Dale Adams, 79
Dale Adams, 79, of Reedsville, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. He was...
History of Harness Racing at the Meigs County Fair
Harness racing will once again return to The Meigs County Fair on Thursday, August 16 and Friday, August 17. The...
Church encourages community to come together for 40 daysof prayer
The Syracuse Asbury United Methodist Church prayer box. Submitted photo. SYRACUSE, Ohio - Syracuse Asbury United Methodist Church is inviting...
Updated proposals presented to Ohio Wildlife Council
Three members of the Ohio Wildlife Council, from front to back, Mike Rex, Tom Vorisek, and Karen Stewart-Linkhart. From a...
James L. Cowdery, 78
James L. Cowdery, 78, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born April...
Roger F. Dillard, 84
Roger F. Dillard, 84, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2018. He was born November 12,...
Richard Olin Knapp II, 70
Richard Olin Knapp II, 70, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on August 5, 2018. He was born on August 25,...
August 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 is...
