Elva Dean Barnitz, 103
Elva Dean Barnitz, 103 Elva Dean Barnitz, 103, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at her residence. She...
Month: July 2022
Joyce Vivian Kucera Vales, 92
Joyce Vivian Kucera Vales, 92 Joyce Vivian Kucera Vales, 92, of Long Bottom, Ohio (formerly of Elyria, Ohio) passed into...
Meigs County Weekly Construction Update: Week of July 25, 2022
Meigs County Weekly Construction Update: Week of July 25, 2022 MARIETTA, Ohio - The following construction projects are anticipated to affect...
More Rain and Heat in the Forecast for the Week Ahead
More Rain and Heat in the Forecast for the Week Ahead RACINE, Ohio - The weather this week will be...
From the Editor’s Desk: The Journey Continues
Where the journey began, at the Meigs County with a photo taken by Charlene Hoeflich. From the Editor's Desk: The...
Nana’s Kitchen: Crock Pot Baked Beans
Beans cooked and ready to serve. Enjoy! Nana's Kitchen photo. Nana's Kitchen: Crock Pot Baked Beans Greetings, home cooks, welcome...
Meigs County Fair Returns with Old Favorites and a Few Changes for 2022
Meigs County Fair file photo. Meigs Independent Press photo. Meigs County Fair Returns with Old Favorites and a Few Changes...
Saturday Storm Knocks Out Power, Takes Down Trees in Meigs County
Drainage ditches could not hold the amount of rain that fell on July 23, 2022 on Vine Street in Racine,...
The Church Mouse: Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain
The Church Mouse: Taking the Lord's Name in Vain “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God."...
As Globe Warms, Infected Pines Starve and Disease-Causing Fungi Thrive
As Globe Warms, Infected Pines Starve and Disease-Causing Fungi Thrive COLUMBUS, Ohio – The high heat and low water conditions...
Nina Patricia Butcher, 86
Nina Patricia Butcher, 86 Nina Patricia Butcher, 86, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away, in Overbrook Rehab Center, Thursday, July 21,...
Mary L. Shuler, 91
Mary L. Shuler, 91 Mary L. Shuler, 91, of Racine, passed away, at 7:25 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022...
Betty Eileen Smalley Reid, 87
Betty Eileen Smalley Reid, 87 Betty Eileen Smalley Reid, 87, of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away peacefully into the loving arms...
Manuel Appointed to Fill Commissioner Vacancy
Zachary Manuel, right, was appointed to fill the vacant Meigs County Commissioner seat. Submitted photo. Manuel Appointed to Fill Commissioner...
Virginia Sue Maison, 73
Virginia Sue Maison, 73 Virginia Sue Maison, 73, of Tuppers Plains, OH passed away peacefully following an extended illness on...
William Terry Coe, 82
William Terry Coe, 82 William Terry Coe, 82, of Racine, passed away at 4:19 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022,...
Rutland Village Seeks Funding to Demolish Former Gas Station
Rutland Council is seeking funding to demolish the former Joe’s Country Market. Submitted photo. Rutland Village Seeks Funding to Demolish...
Paul Eugene Ervin, 72
Paul Eugene Ervin, 72 Paul Eugene Ervin, 72, of Middleport, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 16 at OSUMC Columbus, Ohio....
Community Event Calendar
Community Event Calendar If you would like to submit an event or meeting, send information to [email protected]. July 21Meigs County...
Gallia-Meigs CAA Summer Crisis Program Available
Gallia-Meigs CAA Summer Crisis Program Available CHESHIRE, Ohio - The Summer Crisis program started July 1, 2022 and will continue...
167th Ohio State Fair Begins July 27
The Ohio State, courtesy image. 167th Ohio State Fair Begins July 27 COLUMBUS, Ohio - It is fair season again...
Opioid Settlement Funds to Levels of Local Government in the County Begin
Opioid Settlement Funds to Levels of Local Government in the County Begin COLUMBUS, Ohio - The first payments of funds...
Meigs Health Today: Are You Prepared for a Disaster?
ready.gov image Meigs Health Today: Are You Prepared for a Disaster? By Shawn Cunningham, Meigs Co. Health Dept. Emergency Response...
State Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service to Hold Regional Listening Tours, Open to Public
State Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service to Hold Regional Listening Tours, Open to Public COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio...
The Yonder Report: Tribal Nations, Property Rights, and Rural America Demographics
The Yonder Report: Tribal Nations, Property Rights, and Rural America Demographics Editor’s Note – A new feature to the Meigs...
