Portman, Brown urge Presidential Disaster Declaration for storm-damaged Southern Ohio
Portman, Brown urge Presidential Disaster Declaration for storm-damaged Southern Ohio WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown...
Month: March 2019
Meigs one of 445 Ohio law enforcement agencies committed to improving community-police relations
The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and Jail. Photo by Madalyn Wood. Meigs one of 445 Ohio law enforcement agencies committed...
Lt. Governor Husted sets regional office hours
Lt. Governor Jon Husted takes the oath of office. Submitted photo. Lt. Governor Husted sets regional office hours COLUMBUS, Ohio...
MVCS to host 9th Annual Extravaganza Fundraiser
MVCS to host 9th Annual Extravaganza Fundraiser MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - The Mid-Valley Christian School (MVCS) is hosting the Ninth Annual...
Browning selected Gallipolis Post OSP Officer of the Year
Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary Officer Mark J. Browning has been selected as the Auxiliary Officer of the Year for...
David Reed, 70
David Reed, 70, of Reedsville, Ohio, was called to his Heavenly home on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Chillicothe...
Gary G. Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund established, deadline to apply May 10, 2019
Gary G. Lee Gary G. Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund established, deadline to apply May 10, 2019 DARWIN, Ohio - The...
Missing person reported, law enforcement and family seek public’s help
Missing person reported, law enforcement and family seek public’s help UPDATE - Andrew Smeck was found safe on March 29,...
Kenneth Bolt, 76
Kenneth Bolt, 76, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born Jan. 17,...
Donna Virginia Roush, 82
Donna Virginia Roush, 82, of Pomeroy passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. She...
ODNR provides more than $52,000 to help support rural fire departments
An escaped wildfire, even one burning in grass or weeds, is dangerous. Photo from ODNR. ODNR provides more than $52,000...
Ohio DNR and Ohio EPA Restrict Open Burns
Ohio DNR and Ohio EPA Restrict Open Burns COLUMBUS, Ohio - It is that time of year again when fire...
Durst awarded scholarship, participates in OCU Scholars Day
Cole Durst LANCASTER, Ohio - Meigs High School student, Cole Durst of Middleport, has been chosen to receive a major...
Community Lenten Service set for March 28, 2019
POMEROY, Ohio - Community Lenten Services have been going on throughout the county following Ash Wednesday. The next service is...
American Legion Post # 39 holds annual Birthday Dinner
From left, Commander John Hood with Legoionaire of the year, Harley Johnson. Submitted photo. American Legion Post # 39 holds...
University of Cincinnati completes Prevalence Study of Human Trafficking in Ohio
University of Cincinnati completes Prevalence Study of Human Trafficking in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office...
Keith Weber, 66
Keith Weber, 66 Keith Weber, 66, of Chester, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Ohio State University Hospital in...
Harold Ralph Norton, 87
Harold Ralph Norton, 87 Harold Ralph Norton, 87, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on March 24, 2019. He was born on...
Racine Southern Celebrates 2019 FFA Week
Members of Southern FFA participate in Ag in the Classroom and make ice cream with students at Southern. Submitted photo....
Easter Egg Hunts set around Meigs County
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a compiled listing of Easter Egg Hunts in the county that the Meigs Independent Press has...
Weather forecast for the week of March 25, 2019
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The weather for this week has a bit of something for everyone from sun to clouds...
Coffee with Carrie: A trip to the store
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Coffee with Carrie is written by Carrie Gloeckner, publisher and journalist at the Meigs Independent Press. This new...
Tuberculosis (TB): Still an important public health issue
Tuberculosis (TB): Still an important public health issue By Leanne Cunningham, RN, BSN, CLC Director of Nursing Happy World TB...
Bernice Stowe Theiss, 95
Bernice Stowe Theiss, 95 Bernice Stowe Theiss, 95, of Racine, passed away, at 3:55 p.m. on March 22, 2019. Born...
Holzer Wound Care Center receives award
Holzer Wound Care Center staff shown pictured left to right: Hannah Bachtel, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager, Rachel Kearns, Program Director,...
