Suspicious Fire Under Investigation at Former River Valley High School
The former structure which held many memories for alumni known originally as Kyger Creek High School and later as River...
Month: July 2019
Census Reveals Bright Spots, Challenges for Ohio Farming
Census Reveals Bright Spots, Challenges for Ohio Farming By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - The latest Census of Agriculture...
50 Years Later, Neil Armstrong’s Walk on the Moon Still Inspires
At Tranquility Base - On July 20, 1969, humanity stepped foot on another celestial body and into history. Photo courtesy...
Neace Waives Bond on Aggravated Murder Charge, Enters Not Guilty Plea
Tammy Neace, 45, awaits arraignment in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. She spoke with her attorney, Gregory Meyers...
Women’s Health in the Workplace
Women's Health in the Workplace By Juli Simpson, Health Educator Let's face it...when you feel better, you work better. Whether...
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Gallia County, Reminder to Vaccinate Pets
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A bat has tested positive for rabies according the Gallia County Health Department. The Gallia County Health...
Five Fire Departments Battle Weekend Blaze at Former River Valley High School Building
Five fire departments including Middleport, Pomeroy and Rutland battled a weekend fire at the former River Valley High School building....
Pastor Jackie “Jack” Lee Harless, 64, of Rio Grande
Pastor Jackie “Jack” Lee Harless Pastor Jackie “Jack” Lee Harless, 64, of Rio Grande Pastor Jackie “Jack” Lee Harless, 64,...
Raymond E. “Mac” Proffitt, 94, of Racine
Raymond E. "Mac" Proffitt, 94, of Racine Raymond E. "Mac" Proffitt, 94, of Racine Raymond E. "Mac" Proffitt, 94, formerly...
Gary Roger Acree, 71, of Middleport
Gary Roger Acree, 71, of Middleport Gary Roger Acree, 71, of Middleport, Ohio went home to be with the Lord...
2019 Fair Passes Now on Sale and Premium Books Available
2019 Fair Passes Now on Sale and Premium Books Available POMEROY, Ohio - With the 156th Meigs County Fair approaching,...
ODNR Invites Public to State Forest Open House Meetings
Photo courtesy of ODNR. ODNR Invites Public to State Forest Open House Meetings Open houses scheduled to discuss Ohio’s state...
June Alberta Sayre, 97, of Pomeroy
June Alberta Sayre, 97, of Pomeroy June Alberta Sayre, 97, of Pomeroy, passed away at 5:20 A.M. Friday, July 12,...
Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Technology Grant Awarded for Meigs, Other Counties
Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Technology Grant Awarded in Rural Appalachian Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Rural Development State Director David L....
Tammy Neace in Custody, Facing Aggravated Murder Charge
Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio - Tammy Neace is in the custody of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. According...
4-H Project Judging Results Announced
Judging interviews help 4-H members gain skills they can use as adults for job interviews. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. 4-H...
Anthony Ray Sturgeon, 26
Anthony Ray Sturgeon, 26 On July 7, 2019, Anthony Ray Sturgeon, 26, lost his battle to Type One diabetes and...
Damaging Winds Possible for July 11
Damaging Winds Possible for June 11 POMEROY, Ohio - The National Weather Service is warning of possible severe thunderstorms and...
Tammy Neace Indicted for Aggravated Murder
Tammy Neace Indicted for Aggravated Murder POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley announces that on July...
Kelli R. Markins, 42, of Pomeroy
Kelli R. Markins, 42, of Pomeroy Kelli R. Markins, 42, of Pomeroy, passed away suddenly in the Holzer Meigs Emergency...
Artists begin Sculpting over a Ton of Butter for Annual Butter Cow Display
The butter cow exhibit is a favorite at the fair. The 2018 exhibit sculpting is underway. Pictured is the 2017...
Ohio State Fair announces Free Live Music, Four Big Free Concerts
The audience enjoys a concert at the 2018 Ohio State Fair. Photo courtesy of the Ohio State Fair. Ohio State...
Eagle makes appearance in time for Independence Day
Eagle makes appearance in time for Independence Day Tuesday morning, two days before Independence Day, I was on my way...
Patrol July Fourth Statistics: 12 Fatalities; 709 OVI Arrests
Patrol July Fourth Statistics: 12 Fatalities; 709 OVI Arrests COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 12...
The Red, White and Blue Celebrated in Rutland
Scenes from the Rutland Independence Day Parade. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. RUTLAND, Ohio - The Rutland Independence Day parade was...
