Diocese of Steubenville releases list of priests accused of abuse
Diocese of Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton has revoked all ministerial faculties from Father Christopher Foxhoven (pictured) and suspended him...
Month: October 2018
Letter to the Editor: Meigs County Prosecutor says ‘NO’ to Issue 1
Dear Editor, State Issue 1 is a terribly flawed proposed constitutional amendment that will appear on Ohio ballots at the...
Big Mama Sprague and her Meigs County captains
“What I love most about rivers is you can’t step in the same river twice; the water’s always changing, always...
MPAC to hold night of dinner and dancing
Those performing are, Seth Argabright, Margaret Evans, Jessica Holliday, Dave Hopkins, Mike Kennedy, Amy Perrin, Renee Stewart and Anna Wears....
David Denver Parsons, 73
David Denver Parsons, 73, of Racine, Ohio, has sadly passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in his residence. He...
Harriet Anna (Jones) Davison, 99
Harriet Anna (Jones) Davison, 99, went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 29, 2018 at her daughter’s residence....
Tucker appears in motion to suppress hearing, asks for bond reduction
Larry Tucker appeared in court with his attorney, Kirk McVay. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio - A former probation...
Rodney Ray Roush, 66
Rodney Ray Roush, 66, of Middleport passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born on...
Jennifer Rae Cross, 43
Jennifer Rae Cross, 43, of Jackson, formerly of Racine, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018. She was born on...
As the Old Ohio Flows: Buckeye Rovers
In 1849, “California Fever” hit southeastern Ohio. Several people in Meigs County headed west to leave behind a depression and...
Purple storms past Gold in Southern Alumni Game
Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. RACINE, Ohio - The Purple Tornadoes defeated the Southern Gold 133-120 in the 10th annual Southern...
Meigs Health Today: Why diapers matter
Why diapers matter… Did you know, one in three Ohio families struggle to provide clean diapers for their baby? Disposable...
Research showing fire alarms with mother’s voice may be more effective than high pitch alarm
Gary Smith, MD, DrPH, director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital COLUMBUS, Ohio –...
Ohio to implement law to deter distracted driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Effective October 29, House Bill 95 becomes law and enacts a significant distracted driving deterrent and an...
Former Meigs paramedic dies in ambulance crash
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Several years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to do a 24 hour ride along with a...
Immunization Clinic set for Oct. 30, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 from 9-11...
Alfred A. Scarberry Jr., 90
Alfred A. Scarberry Jr., 90, of Thurman, passed away, at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, in the Holzer...
Janice “Jan” VanCooney, 66
Janice “Jan” VanCooney, 66, passed away and went to be with the Lord Friday October 26, 2018. She was born...
Long Bottom man sentenced to prison in child rape case
Brice Hupp appeared in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio — A...
Warmer weather delays fall color, brilliant colors still expected
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Even though we may not be seeing much fall color yet, be on the lookout later in...
Meigs County Agricultural Society board election set
POMEROY, Ohio - The annual election of the Board of Directors for the Meigs County Agricultural Society will be held...
Bebea Joyce O’Dell, 84
Bebea Joyce O’Dell, 84, of Rutland, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in the Holzer...
Mary Ireland Lance, 87
Mary Ireland Lance, 87, of Racine, passed away, at 12:08 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2018 at her residence. Born...
Paul Boring, 77
Paul Boring, 77, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April...
Mildred Inez Hudson, 84
Mildred Inez Hudson, 84, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 17, 2018. She was born on November 11,...
