Ohio looking to improve background checks
Ohio looking to improve background checks COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted has announced that InnovateOhio, in partnership...
Month: November 2019
Sleep quality and falls – There is a connection
Sleep quality and falls – There is a connection If you have problems sleeping and are up often during the...
Belpre Job’s Daughters visit local Bethel #62
The Job’s Daughters International Bethels #62 of Middleport and #65 of Belpre held their Official Visit for 2019. Submitted photo....
Max L. Knopp, 72, formerly of Racine
Max L. Knopp, 72, formerly of Racine Max L. Knopp, 72, of Auburndale, Florida, and formerly of Racine, passed away...
Meigs County receives ODNR grant
Meigs County receives ODNR grant COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has approved more than $3.3 million...
Mary Kathleen Moore, 70, of Middleport
Mary Kathleen Moore, 70, of Middleport Mary Kathleen Moore, 70, of Middleport, OH went to be with her Lord, Friday,...
Betty L. Gilkey, 88, of Middleport
Betty L. Gilkey, 88, of Middleport Betty L. Gilkey, 88, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019...
27 individuals indicted by Meigs County Grand Jury
27 individuals indicted by Meigs County Grand Jury POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley announces that...
Deborah Sue Schaefer Brockert, 63, of Pomeroy
Deborah Sue Schaefer Brockert, 63, of Pomeroy, passed away, at 4 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019 in the Arbors...
Meigs County Cancer Initiative holds survivor dinner
The Meigs County Cancer Initiative, Inc. (MCCI) sponsored the annual Meigs County Cancer Survivor Dinner on November 1, 2019 in...
The Opossum, North America’s marsupial
The Opossum, North America’s marsupial Lately there have been multiple postings on social media, primarily Facebook, extolling the benefits of...
Honoring Ohio’s “Invisible” Veterans
Army sniper during the military operation. Honoring Ohio's "Invisible" Veterans By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - Veterans Day parades,...
Ohio’s deer hunters preparing for annual gun season
Ohio's deer hunters preparing for annual gun season Youth-only weekend is Nov. 23-24 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio's deer-gun week is fast approaching!...
Ohio agencies urge vaccination as flu season gets underway
Flu is caused by a virus and can cause mild to severe illness. In some cases, it can lead to...
Job Posting: Health Educator
Job Posting: Health Educator The Meigs County Health Department (an EEO employer/provider) seeks a full-time (35 hours per week) Health...
Meigs Forward: Chase Jenkins
Meigs Forward: Chase Jenkins Meigs Forward is a weekly series featuring a local guest that works to forward Meigs County,...
News Update Week of Nov. 4, 2019
Carrie Gloeckner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGLYmsI0SNs Transcript from News Update for the Week of November 4, 2019. Meigs Independent Press News Update John...
Andy Oliver Doczi, IV
Andy Oliver Doczi, IV Andy Oliver Doczi, IV, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 in the Pleasant Valley Hospital,...
Wesley Dale “Pep” Manley, 81, of Middleport
Wesley Dale "Pep" Manley, 81, of Middleport Wesley Dale "Pep" Manley, 81, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on November 4,...
U.S. Secret Service releases analysis of targeted school violence
U.S. Secret Service releases analysis of targeted school violence Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Secret Service has released a new...
Neace sentenced for murder and attempted murder
Tammy Neace awaiting sentencing for murder and attempted murder in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo by Carrie...
Meigs County 2019 General Election results
Meigs County 2019 General Election results POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County turned out to vote on three county wide issues...
Multiple law enforcement agencies execute warrant at Skatopia
Multiple law enforcement agencies execute warrant at Skatopia RUTLAND, Ohio - The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office has been involved in...
Two vehicle crash results in one fatality
Two vehicle crash results in one fatality POMEROY, Ohio - A two vehicle collision has resulted in the death of...
Meigs Ag Society elects board members
The Meigs County Fair is run by the Meigs County Agricultural Society, specifically by the board of directors. Fair photo....
