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Shirley Might, of Rutland Shirley Might, of Rutland, passed away on Thursday, June 27 2019 at the Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 30 2019 at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy.
Two Arrested Following Burglary Investigation POMEROY, Ohio – Two people were take into custody following a burglary investigation by the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. According to a statement from Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood, “after an extensive investigation into a Burglary that occurred several weeks ago in the area of Burlingham Road, two suspects were taken into custody at […]
Parents, please talk about suicide prevention Suicide is the second leading cause of death between children ages 10 to18 in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. A recent finding in a 2019 Pediatrics journal article found that surveyed parents were clueless about the suicidal thoughts of their kids. In interviews with more […]
Three Transported Following Crash POMEROY, Ohio – On June 25 at about 6:30 p.m., a crash occurred involving a vehicle and two motorcycles. According to the Pomeroy Fire Department, the firefighters responded to a two motorcycle versus car accident on Laurel Cliff Road, in Salisbury Township. Upon arrival, crews found two motorcycle operators had collided […]
Traffic Stop Blitz Conducted POMEROY, Ohio – Two individuals with nationwide warrants have been taken into custody following a two-day traffic blitz by local law enforcement. According to Sheriff Keith Wood, on Friday and Saturday nights June 21-22, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Deputies and K-9 unit conducted a Traffic Blitz in the Rutland and Harrisonville areas. Assisted by Rutland […]
Search Warrant Execution Results in Two Arrests CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Two people have been taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant in Chester Township. According to Sheriff Keith Wood, the search warrant executed in Chester Township in the afternoon of June 25, 2019. Sheriff Wood reports United States Marshals along with Sheriff’s […]
Truck and Tractor Pull set for June 28 at Fairgrounds POMEROY, Ohio – Truck and Tractor Pulls are returning to the Meigs County Fairgrounds on June 28, 2019. The Truck and Tractor Pull is sponsored by the Carmel-Sutton United Methodist Church and is set to begin at 6 p.m. The gates will open at 4 […]
Scipio Township Fire Department to host Free Dinner HARRISONVILLE, Ohio – The Scipio Township Fire Department is planing a free dinner for July 3, 2019. The dinner will be from 5-6 p.m. at the Scipio Township Fire Department in Harrisonville located on State Route 684. The dinner menu will be featuring ham salad on a croissant, […]
Rutland Annual Ox Roast set for July 6, Celebrating American Independence RUTLAND, Ohio – It is that time of year again to celebrate American Independence with the Rutland celebration set for July 6, 2019. The Rutland Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting their annual Ox Roast. The fire department and auxiliary invite everyone to […]
James “Donny” Roach, 73, of Middleport, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Arbors at Pomeroy. Born June 25, 1945 in Arva, Ireland, he was the son of the late Donald W. and Cathryn Mary Finn Roach. Donny was a 1963 graduate of Middleport High School, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, a member of the […]
RACINE, Ohio – A local 11-year-old wanted to contribute to her community and for the second year she has done just that. Laynee Jo Hill decided to make a difference in her community. Last year she worked to raise funds along with her friend, Audrey Riffle, for the Racine Volunteer Fire Department’s Independence Day firework […]
Names, More Information Released in Fatal Crash POMEROY, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released more information in a fatal crash that occurred in Meigs County on June 25, 2019. According to a statement released from the Gallipolis Post of the OSHP, the crash occurred at 1:30 a.m. on State Route 833 near […]
James “Jim” William Cunningham, 80, of Racine James “Jim” William Cunningham, 80, of Racine, passed away peacefully, at 7:26 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2019, in the Overbrook Center, Middleport. Born October 25, 1938, in Greenfield, Ohio he was the son of the late Ernie and Mary Long Cunningham. He was a retired maintenance supervisor […]
Fatal Crash Occurs in Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio – A fatal crash occurred in the early morning hours in Meigs County on June 25, 2019. According to a statement from the Pomeroy Fire Department, they responded to “a report of a one vehicle rollover with possible entrapment on State Route 833, at Dixon Road, in […]
Job Posting: Home Visitor HELP WANTED – HOME VISITOR Gallia-Meigs Community Action is accepting applications for a part-time to full-time Home Visitor for the Help Me Grow program. Responsibilities include working with families of young children in their home to promote healthy childhood growth and development and positive parent/child interaction, coordinate parent group meetings, and accurate documentation of […]
Job Posting: Planner/Grant Writer HELP WANTED Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency is seeking a full-time Planner/Grant Writer. Position will require a dependable, accurate, detailed oriented person with high level organizational skills and excellent verbal and written skills. Position will seek funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels and private foundations. Position will assist to build partnerships and coalitions of like agencies. Position will require some overnight stays and attendance […]
Partnership Launched to Get Books to Kids Throughout Appalachian Ohio Register Online for Access to Free and Low-Cost Books, Basic Needs Items Through New Regional Partnership NELSONVILLE, Ohio – With the new partnership of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and First Book, the nonprofit focused on equal access to quality education, more new, high-quality books and […]
InnovateOhio, ODOT Announce Steps to Expand Broadband Access COLUMBUS, Ohio – The DeWine-Husted Administration, through InnovateOhio, today announced the release of a Request for Information (RFI) in an exploratory effort to improve broadband access to people across the state. “Lack of access to high-speed internet can stand in the way of our ability to do […]
Camp Courage Helps Children with Loss, Set for July REGIONAL – Holzer Hospice is planning for Camp Courage, its annual bereavement camp for children who have suffered a loss. This year’s camp will be held at Canter’s Cave in Jackson, Ohio on Friday, July 12, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Individuals will need their […]
Janet E. Morris. 89, of Rutland Janet E. Morris. 89, of Rutland, OH went to be with her Lord, Monday, June 17, 2019 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, OH. Born April 25, 1930 at Gallipolis. OH to the late Weber C. and Susan Longstreth Theobald. Janet was a homemaker for her 3 son’s, worked as […]
Racine Search Warrant Execution Results in Alleged Drug Discovery RACINE, Ohio – Several individuals are in the process of being charged following the execution of a search warrant at a Racine residence. According to Racine Marshal Shane Bell, on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at approximately 9 p.m., a search warrant was conducted “by Racine Marshals […]
Pomeroy Woman Indicted by Gallia Grand Jury GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – A Pomeroy woman has been indicted by the Gallia County Grand Jury on a drug charge. According to Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren, the Gallia County Grand Jury met in June and the returned indictment on Angela L. Camelin, 44, of Pomeroy, Ohio, on one count of Aggravated […]
Suspects in Custody following Attempted Robbery in Tuppers Plains POMEROY, Ohio – Two suspects wanted in connection to an attempted robbery at a Farmers Bank branch are in custody. According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood, on June 16, 2019, deputies with his office took one male into custody who was identified as the alleged driver […]
Rita B. Spires, 96 Rita B. Spires, 96, passed away June 14, 2019 at the Arbors of Pomeroy. She was born September 2, 1922 to Joseph and Clara (Gossman) Mickey. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Emerson Spires; brothers Bernard Mickey, Floyd Mickey and John Mickey; sisters Mary Knight, […]
National Safety Month According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the leading cause of death for individuals age 1 to 44 is unintentional injury. The CDC also reports the 2013 medical and work loss cost associated with fatal injuries and nonfatal injuries totals $671 billion dollars in the U.S. These statistics are why it is […]