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Andrea Rae Smith, 47, of Racine Andrea Rae Smith, 47, of Racine, passed away, unexpectedly at 2:55 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in the Holzer Meigs Emergency Department, Pomeroy. Born August 6, 1973 in Gallipolis she was the daughter of Pamela Sylvester Theiss who survives in Syracuse and Thomas (Sheila) Theiss, who survives in […]
Nancy Ann Anderson, 79 Nancy Ann Anderson, 79, of Hartford, West Virginia passed away on July 28, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was born on January 8, 1942 in Hartford, daughter of the late Floyd and Evelyn McMillin. She was a long-time member of the Father’s House Church in Hartford. Nancy is survived by her children, […]
John “Johnny” A. Doucet, Jr., 55, of Middleport John “Johnny” A. Doucet, Jr. of Middleport, passed away, at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his residence. Born September 2, 1965 in Chalmette, Louisiana he was the son of John A and Anna Bertrand Doucet, Sr., who survive in Opelousas, Louisiana. He was a […]
Lisa Hackworth Named Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – Chief Administrative Officer, Holzer Health System, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders. “The healthcare management field plays a vital role in providing high-quality care to the people in our […]
Safety Day for Kids Set for July 31 SYRACUSE, Ohio – The Village of Syracuse is hosting a Safety Day this Saturday, July 31, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Syracuse Municipal Park. For this year’s event, the Syracuse Fire Department and the Syracuse Police Department will have the Meigs County London Pool […]
Howard Joe (Pete) Burris, 92, of New Haven Howard Joe (Pete) Burris, 92, of New Haven, West Virginia, passed away at home on Monday, July 26, 2021. Born July 2, 1929, he was the son of Howard and Clara (Elias) Burris. Pete married Betty Roush on December 25, 1949, and they celebrated their 71st anniversary […]
Ann Sayre Wiles, 70, of Racine Ann Sayre Wiles, 70, of Racine, passed away, at 8:49 a.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Arbor’s Nursing Home, Pomeroy, Ohio, with her family by her side. She was born on June 13, 1951 in Pomeroy, Ohio to the late Otis Sayre and Emma Jane Jividen McClintock. […]
Patrol Enters Nationwide “Best Looking Cruiser” Contest COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. From July 20 – August 3, visit the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Facebook page and click the link in any of our contest posts, or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bestlookingcrusier2021, […]
Plans Underway for Rutland Community Garden RUTLAND, Ohio – Residents in Rutland may be able to enjoy a community garden starting next year as plans for its development and construction are underway. The Village of Rutland is partnering with the Meigs County Health Department through the Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) Program to fulfill a grant […]
UBB 29 Miners Memorial Race Held The I-77 Speedway in Ripley, West Virginia hosted two nights of racing July 23, and 24, for the 11th Annual Upper Big Branch 29 Miners Memorial Race. Headlining the weekend was the Renegades of Dirt Tour. Friday night’s program included the Steel Block Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stock, […]
Davis Sentenced for Initial Cases, to Face More Charges POMEROY, Ohio – For previous cases, a man that led law enforcement on a multi-county manhunt will be serving seven years in prison. Anthony “Red” Davis appeared before Judge Linda Warner for sentencing in four cases in which he previously entered guilty pleas to. Those separate […]
Helen C. “Jackie” Reed, 95, of Middleport Helen C. “Jackie” Reed, 95, of Middleport passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on March 5, 1926 in Rutland to the late Herbert and Helen (Maguire) Miller. Jackie was a member of the Bradford Church of Christ, […]
More Information Released in Fatal Crash on State Route 7 CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Information has been released involving the two vehicle crash on State Route 7 that resulted in one fatality. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol the two vehicle crash occurred on State Route 7 on July 25, 2021 at 6:32 p.m. […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Pot Roast Greetings, home cooks, welcome to Nana’s Kitchen, Sometimes you get an urge for a specific meal. This week it has been a pot roast with vegetables. A crockpot fits the bill for slow cooking of this tougher cut of meat. Providing a beef and vegetable meal for your family that you […]
The Church Mouse: Lighthouses and Our Light “Even so let your light be shining before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in Heaven.” – MATTHEW 5:16 I like lighthouses. I have visited a few and I have a very nice collection of them. One particular lighthouse that I […]
Fugitive captured, Anthony “Red” Davis to face new charges GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – A man that had multiple law enforcement agencies searching for him is now in custody. According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood, Anthony “Red” Davis, 33, of Salem Center/Langsville area, is now in custody. Davis was taken into custody in Gallia County. “This […]
Unstuck: Moving Past Difficult Emotions By Trisha Gibson, MA, LPCC, LICDC Licensed Psychotherapist, Connective Clinical Counseling, LLC Sometimes in life, difficult things happen that are outside of our control like divorce, an affair, loss of a job, denied a promotion, someone cut us off in traffic, or having disagreements with family or friends. No matter […]
Raymond “Sonny” Rufus Cline, 69, of Reedsville Raymond “Sonny” Rufus Cline, 69, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born April 21, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Rufus W. and Beulah Santee Cline. He was a Navy Vietnam Veteran, an IBEW Lineman and an […]
Angela Lee Parker, 53, of Pomeroy Angela Lee Parker, 53, of Pomeroy, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born on December 13, 1967 to the late Allie and Arlene (Dodrill) Evans. Angie started her career as a beautician and then worked at the Meigs Museum. She then worked at Kountry Resort, H […]
Ralph Douglas Lavender, 83, of Syracuse Ralph Douglas Lavender, 83, of Syracuse, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 8, 1938 in Hartford, WV to the late Estel Howard and Clara (Birchfield) Lavender. Ralph served our country in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Paratroopers, […]
Bessie Ollis, 69, formerly of Rutland Bessie Ollis, 69, of Fountain City, passed away July 17, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born April 10, 1952, in Rutland, Ohio to Homer and Nola Schaffer Bradshaw and has lived here in this area for the last 20 years. She was a homemaker; she loved her […]
I-77 Speedway to Host Annual Upper Big Branch 29 Memorial Race The I-77 Speedway will be hosting the 11th Annual Upper Big Branch 29 Memorial Race on Saturday, July 24, 2021. The race will feature Super Late Model Series Renegades of Dirt paying $5,000 to win, $400 to start. The Saturday racing card will also […]
Anthony “Red” Davis Wanted by Law Enforcement, Reward Offered POMEROY, Ohio – Law enforcement is seeking information concerning the whereabouts of a man wanted in connection with a recent shooting. According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood, Anthony “Red” Davis, of Langsville, is suspected in a shooting that took place last week in which one […]
Michael Troy Reitmire, 42, of Pomeroy Michael Troy Reitmire, 42, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed way on July 19, 2021. He was born on July 7, 1979, son of William “Bill” Joseph Reitmire and Addie Mae Landaker-Reitmire. Michael was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His greatest blessings in life were his three children: […]
Lee Cameron Smith, 61, of Syracuse Lee Cameron Smith, 61, of Syracuse, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 22, 1959 in Portland Ohio to the late James and Wilma (Cozart) Smith. Lee had a long career in historical building restoration. Working many years for […]