Ohio Senate begins hearings on Rep. Edwards bill
Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) COLUMBUS – The Ohio Senate today began hearings on legislation to reduce red tape for local...
Month: November 2018
Ohio Highway Patrol graduates 32 troopers in ceremony
COLUMBUS - The Patrol’s 164th Academy Class graduated today after 26 weeks of intense training. The keynote address was...
In the Open
In the Open By Jim Freeman Venison is tasty, and good for you Chances are pretty good, if you have...
Running the rails: The Ohio River Electric Railway & Power Company
All aboard! Not an uncommon thing to hear before a train departs for its next destination. As I sat down...
Open installation of officers set at Harrisonville Lodge
HARRISONVILLE, Ohio - The brethren of Harrisonville Lodge #411 cordially invite all masons, their families, friends, and any interested members...
Consumer protection action filed against bridal store for failing to deliver dresses
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against the operator of Elegant Bride,...
Names released in Old Dexter Road fatal fire
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The identities of the fatal fire victims on Old Dexter Road have been released. According to...
Paramedic found deceased at Meigs base
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A paramedic at MedFlight’s Meigs County helicopter base in Pomeroy, Ohio was found deceased on the morning...
Fatal fire in Meigs being investigated
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Two people are deceased following a fire at a residence on Old Dexter Road. Meigs County...
Schmidt Cancer Symposium held
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The 22nd Annual Lewis A. Schmidt, MD, Memorial Cancer Symposium was recently held at the Holzer...
Rep. Edwards testifies in support of his Education Plan
Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Jay Edwards has testified before an Ohio House committee in support...
Racine Southern FFA attends 91st National Convention
Contributed by Ethan Roberts, 2018-2018 Racine Southern FFA Reporter INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - The Racine Southern Future Farmers of America (FFA)...
Hemlock Grove Church to host brunch with Santa
POMEROY, Ohio - Hemlock Grove Christian Church will host a Brunch with Santa on Sat., Dec. 8, 2018 from 10...
More than 13,000 deer harvested in first day of deer-gun season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunters checked 13,614 white-tailed deer on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 the opening day of Ohio’s deer-gun hunting...
Joseph Dan Berry, 70
Joseph Dan Berry, 70, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on November 26, 2018 in Orrville, Ohio. He was born on...
Lawrence B. Foreman, 92
Lawrence B. Foreman, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday November 25, 2018 at his home in Middleport, Ohio. Born on November...
Meigs native promoted at State Library of Ohio
Evan Struble, Associate State Librarian for Library Development COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Meigs County native has been promoted to Associate...
Gardening: A historically healthy hobby
By Ciara Martin The act of gardening is deeply intertwined into the history of mankind. In fact, according to the...
Piebald deer: shoot or don’t shoot
Piebald deer. Shoot or don’t shoot? Have you seen any piebald deer lately? Or do you even know what that...
Skeletal remains identified, name released
POMEROY, Ohio - The identity of remains found in the woods of along the Flood Road in Pomeroy have been...
Immunization clinic set for Nov. 27, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 from 9-11...
Holiday celebrations set throughout the county
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - With Thanksgiving over, it is time for the annual Christmas celebration throughout the county. Pomeroy On...
Troopers work to keep roadways safe during holidays
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol remains committed to removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roads before senseless tragedies...
Remembering the Middleport-Pomeroy rivalry
Rivalry: (noun) competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field. Today the most active rivalry in...
AEP donates to Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s Pillars of Prosperity
Nelsonville, Ohio – On November 10, 2018 the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) celebrated its 20th anniversary by reflecting on...
