Letter to the Editor: Working to bring broadband to Meigs
Just last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it would spend almost $1.5 billion in federal funds over...
Year: 2018
Hunting season, milkweed seed pod collection underway
It doesn’t feel much like fall, but Ohio’s fall hunting seasons are indeed underway. Squirrel season started back on Sept....
More than 14,000 ring-necked pheasants to be released around Ohio
Ring-necked pheasants will be released in Ohio. Photo from ODNR. COLUMBUS, Ohio – A total of more than 14,000 ring-necked...
Officers recover stolen property
POMEROY, Ohio - Ohio Department of Natural Resources assisted the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office in investigating vehicle break ins Sheriff...
Vickie Lynn Combs, 62
Vickie Lynn Combs, 62, Racine, passed away at 6:22 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at her Mile Hill Road home....
Darrell Wayne Brewer, 88
Darrell Wayne Brewer, 88, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on October 3, 2018. He was born on July 3, 1930...
Lori Ann Phillips, 49
Lori Ann Phillips, 49, of Pomeroy, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born on December 21, 1968...
Joshua Allen Slater, 32
Joshua Allen Slater, 32, passed away in Charleston, WV. He was born on August 5, 1986 in Pt. Pleasant, WV...
Millard Lester Roush, Jr., 77
Millard Lester Roush, Jr., 77, of Syracuse, Ohio passed away on October 3, 2018. He was born on March 8,...
Immunization Clinic set for Oct. 9, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 from 9-11...
History of Meigs County Townships, Part 2
In addition to the townships from Gallia County mentioned in last week’s article that helped to form Meigs County in...
Reedsville man arrested for allegedly stealing vehicle
Christopher Corey Griffin MARIETTA, Ohio - A Meigs County man is in the custody of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office...
Three local businesses grow, add jobs through Meigs Revolving Loan Fund
POMEROY, Ohio - Two new locally owned businesses will open this fall, and a third well known and respected business...
Prosecutor and Victim Assistance Offices noting domestic violence awareness
POMEROY, Ohio - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Meigs County Prosecutor’s Office and Meigs Victim Assistance are promoting...
Barbara S. Baker, 59
Barbara S. Baker, 59, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 at Arbors At Pomeroy. She was born...
Marjorie “Hope” Drake, 87
Marjorie “Hope” Drake, 87, was born to William and Tressa (Coleman) Swain in Long Bottom, Ohio on July 13, 1931,...
Sara Rose Dill, 92
Sara Rose Dill, 92, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on September 26, 2018 at Overbrook Center. She was born on...
Nancy Ruth Ervin, 85
Nancy Ruth Ervin, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2018. She was born...
Discovery of skeletal remains being investigated by Meigs County Sheriff’s Office
POMEROY, Ohio - Skeletal human remains have been discovered according to the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. According to a statement...
Watson sentenced in attempted murder case
Brook Watson sitting with her attorney after learning of her sentence of 22 years in prison. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner....
Portland man in custody after alleged stand off with police
Randall G. Nichols II POMEROY, Ohio. - A Portland man is in custody after allegedly breaking a protection order, entering...
2018-2019 Deer season dates and rule changes for hunters
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunters will have their first opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer when archery season opens on Saturday, Sept....
September is Pain Awareness Month
Melissa Martin, Ph.D An ongoing dilemma exists within the management of chronic pain due to the opioid crisis. What do...
Hemlock Grove Christian Church to hold homecoming celebration
POMEROY, Ohio - Homecoming at the Hemlock Grove Christian Church will be celebrated on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018. Festivities include...
History of Meigs County Townships, Part 1
Meigs County, Ohio townships Meigs County was formed on April 1, 1819, and was created out of parts of Athens...
