Margaret “Peggy” Harris, 89
Margaret “Peggy” Harris, 89, of Pomeroy, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born October 6,...
Month: December 2018
Health Department, SWCD partner for healthier community
The Meigs County Health Department and the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District partnered this year to help create healthy...
Nearly 10,000 deer checked during Ohio’s two-day gun hunting season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s hunters checked 9,625 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s 2018 two-day deer-gun hunting season, Dec. 15-16, according to the...
Patrol Canine Training Facility opens in Marysville
Ribbon cutting at new canine training facility for the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Earlier today,...
Jodie Bright Halley Trent, 46
Jodie Bright Halley Trent, 46, of Gallipolis, was promoted to Heaven at 9:57 a.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2018, in...
Donald “Donnie” Ray Folmer Jr., 60
Donald "Donnie" Ray Folmer Jr., 60, of Pomeroy, passed away at 5:58 am on Monday, December 17, 2018 in Marietta Memorial...
10-Days until Christmas
By Steven Figel, aka "The Mild Mannered Morning Man" With the approach of the Christmas-I can't help but reflect on the...
Advent Week 3: Waiting
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for...
Oh joy! a Golden Buckeye card for Christmas
Oh joy! a Golden Buckeye card for Christmas What a lovely holiday gift. This month I received an invitation to...
Donald Wayne “Buck” Ervin, 65
Donald Wayne “Buck” Ervin, 65, of Racine, Ohio, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, December, 13, 2018 at his...
Loren Benedum, 86
Loren Benedum, 86, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born Nov. 1,...
Harrisonville and Middleport Masonic Lodges install officers
Left to Right: Right Worshipful Grand Tyler Shaun Marolt, Worshipful Master of Middleport #363 Gary Coleman, Most Worshipful Grand Master...
Rutland woman sentenced for probation violation
POMEROY, Ohio - A Rutland woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for violating community control. According to...
West Virginia man sentenced for attempting to sell drugs
POMEROY, Ohio - A West Virginia man has been sentenced for attempting to sell “heroin” in Meigs County, Ohio. According...
6-State Trooper Project targeted impaired driving
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project enforcing and raising awareness...
Loren Benedum, 86
Loren Benedum, 86, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born Nov. 1,...
Starcher sentenced for rape and kidnapping
Marissa Starcher waiting to enter her change of plea to guilty and be sentenced in the Meigs County Court of...
Man could face 18 months for alleged probation violation
Eric Feathers appearing in court. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio – A man has been taken into custody concerning...
December Grand Jury indictments released
(Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty of a crime. It is...
Steamboats and Meigs County
“Here’s to you all, our sentiments are real, may your days be as brightand your hearts be as light as the spray from an ol’ paddlewheel.” – Unknown....
Rep. Edwards passes major education plan
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio General Assembly has given final approval to legislation cutting red tape for schools and giving...
Advent Week 2: Are you ready for Christmas?
Isaiah 40:3 ESV: "A voice cries: In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert...
Ohio History Day comes to Rio
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College and the Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center...
National and State Day of Mourning for Pres. George H.W. Bush declared
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The nation and state have been called to remember the life and legacy of a former President...
Appeals court upholds conviction from Meigs County
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An appeals court has upheld the conviction of a man for kidnapping, assault and cultivating marijuana. According...
