Brent Rose
Independence Day History and Celebrations
Independence Day, July 4 has been a National holiday since 1870, and a paid federal holiday since 1941 in the United States. Yet, it...
Three in Custody for Alleged ”Large Quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine”
POMEROY, Ohio - Three people are in custody following an multi-agency interdiction operation for alleged drug activity.
Third Suspect Arrested in Kane Roush Homicide
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood and Meigs County Prosecutor James Stanley report that on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 the...
Do You Know Ohio: Presidents
Did you know that Ohio has had more Presidents than any other state? There have been eight, earning the Buckeye State the nickncame “the...
Jeffrey Allan “Jeff” Dolan
Jeffrey Allan “Jeff” Dolan
Jeffrey Allan “Jeff” Dolan beloved son, brother, husband, and father left this world suddenly on December 5, 2021.
He was...
Do You Know Ohio?: The State Seal
Editor’s Note: Do you Know Ohio? is a Sunday feature series on the Meigs Independent Press designed to give tidbits of history...
ODNR photo.
Safety Tips for Driving in Deer Season
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - With cooler temperatures and the leaves changing it is that time of year again, deer season. Most hunters...
Do You Know Ohio?: The Beginning of the State
Editor’s Note: Do you Know Ohio? is a Sunday feature series on the Meigs Independent Press designed to give tidbits...
Drew Hastings a nationally known comedian, farmer and mayor will perform at the Blakeslee Center. Courtesy photo.
Comedy Night with Drew Hastings and Jeff Oskay Coming to Blakeslee Center
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio...
Do You Know Ohio: Ohio’s First Settlers
Editor’s Note: Do You Know Ohio is a new weekly feature about history and facts about the State of Ohio, our home....
Cougars Pounce Tornadoes
RACINE, Ohio - The Southern Tornadoes hosted the Frontier Cougars Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Roger Lee Adams Memorial Field.
The Cougars...
Black Bears Blast Marauders 47-14
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs Marauders hosted the River View Black Bears from Warsaw, Ohio at the Holzer Field/Farmers Bank Stadium.
MIP file photo.
Racine FD Receives Grant to Replace Jaws of Life
RACINE, Ohio - The Racine Fire Department recently received the FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to replace...
Conlee Burnem making a run for a Meigs touchdown. Photo by Carrie Rose.
Meigs Defeats Belpre 81-36
POMEROY, Ohio -The Meigs Marauders hosted the Belpre Golden Eagles Friday night at...
Junior Fair Board Helps with Fair, to Hold Scholarship Fundraiser
It is fair season again, and in preparation there have been a lot of improvements...
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...
Fast Freddie Carpenter driver of the UBB 29 Memorial Car. Brent Rose photo.
UBB 29 Miners Memorial Race Held
The I-77 Speedway in Ripley, West Virginia hosted two nights of...
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...
Members of the Columbia Township Volunteer Fire Department work to equip the fire engine. Submitted photo.
Columbia Township FD adds Fire Engine
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Columbia Township Volunteer Fire...
Emily Sanders leads the children on the new Story Walk. Photo by Carrie Rose.
Story Walk new feature at Racine Library
RACINE, Ohio - There is a new way to...
This quilt is being raffled to help fundraise for Loyalty is Forever Shop with a Cop program. Photo by Carrie Rose.
Quilting for a cause, fundraiser for Shop with a Cop
Lila Cooper, a 15-year-old freshman at Southern High School, has been busy this year raising money for Wreaths Across America. She is seen here participating in placing wreaths on Meigs County veterans’ graves. Submitted photo.
Laura Pullins making a high jump. Submitted photo.
Pullins receives Clyde Lamb Award
MARIETTA, Ohio – Marietta College senior Laura Pullins of Long Bottom, Ohio was awarded the Ohio Athletic...
Sceenes from the Rutland Independence Day Parade in 2019. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner.
Rutland Ox Roast returns July 3, 2021
RUTLAND, Ohio - The Rutland Fire department’s annual Ox Roast...
Volunteers work on firefighting skills during a class needed for certification. Carrie Rose photo.
Volunteers train to become firefighters
RACINE, Ohio - The Racine Volunteer Fire Department recently hosted a...
