Benjamin Mitchell to serve 11 years in prison for brutal torture of local woman
Victim tells of harrowing events as she struggled for survival. Benjamin Mitchell awaiting sentencing. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY –...
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Congressman Johnson tours Chester Courthouse
CHESTER - Congressman Bill Johnson visited Meigs County's first courthouse Thursday afternoon. Congressman Johnson toured the Chester Courthouse along with...
Commissioners to file breach of contract lawsuit against Village of Rutland
More litigation is expected over the old bus garage property. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY – Issues with Rutland Village...
Taking a stand for Southeastern Ohio with #localgovernmentsunite
Proposed budget could prove devastating for Meigs County POMEROY – Local governments came to together to discuss the need to...
Morger indicted on charges for allegedly trying to meet 14-year old for sex, $100,000 bond set
James Morger awaits his appearance in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY - A...
Judge grants preliminary injunction on contested Rutland property sale
POMEROY – Judge D. Dean Evans has returned a ruling to grant the injunction blocking the Village of Rutland from...
Sheriff’s bond issue failed for lack of second to make May ballot
Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood discusses the proposed bond issue with County Commissioners Randy Smith and Tim Ihle at a...
County contends taxpayers to be ‘on the hook’ if injunction not granted, awaiting judge’s ruling
County Commissioner Randy Smith gives testimony as he is questioned by Meigs County Prosecutor James Stanley at the injunction hearing....
Arguments heard on injunction for disputed Rutland property
POMEROY – Arguments were heard in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in the matter...
Local coach and college student’s car stolen and torched
Theft of vehicle being investigated by Sheriff's Office Casey Pickens' car was stolen and torched on Feb. 8, 2017. SYRACUSE...
Woodall named new Pomeroy Village Administrator
Joe Woodall awaits the vote for confirmation of his appointment as Village Administrator for Pomeroy. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY...
Free parking for all of Pomeroy, era of parking meters ends
Free parking for all of Pomeroy now as the era of meters ends with a vote from Pomeroy Council. Photo...
Local couple seeks to create positive influence for youth with Pillar Interviews
POMEROY – Brandon and Rana Bartee are doing something no one would not expect photographers to do. They are interviewing...
Racine PD efforts to combat drug activity boosted with grant
Items displayed above were confiscated as evidence in drug cases in the past year by the Racine Police Department. Photo...
Multiple departments respond to Friday morning house fire
Smoke could be seen coming from the front of the house on State Route 7. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. FIVE...
Persons sentenced following guilty plea in arson case
Dennis Persons (seated left) appeared in court with his attorney, Karyn Justice (seated right). Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY –...
New Sheriff’s Office and Corrections Facility bond issue certified, to be on May ballot
Comissioner Tim Ihle files the bond issue with the Board of Elections along with Sheriff Keith Wood. Election officials Angie...
Language approved for May ballot concerning proposed new Sheriff’s Office
From last week's meeting, Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood along with Commissioners Randy Smith and Tim Ihle discuss the proposed...
Meigs Sheriff requests levy for new jail and offices
Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood looks over the proposed location for a new jail and Sheriff's Offices with Meigs County...
Loveland man allegedly tries to meet up with 14-year old in Meigs for sex
James Morger is currently incarcerated at the Meigs County Jail. File photo. POMEROY – A man from Loveland, Ohio is...
Haning sentenced for trafficking drugs in Meigs County
Nicholas Haning, left, sits with his attorney, Mick Barr, right, awaiting sentencing in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas....
Case against Ben Mitchell mounts as father strikes guilty plea for testimony
Edward Mitchell sat in the Meigs County Common Pleas Courtroom awaiting his change of plea hearing. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner....
Report of gun shots send courthouse into lockdown
Reports of shots fired on Court Street briefly had the Meigs County Courthouse on lockdown Wednesday afternoo. Photo by Carrie...
Pomeroy fails to hold meeting due to lack of quorum
POMEROY – A regularly scheduled meeting of the Pomeroy Village Council was canceled for lack of quorum Tuesday night. The...
Commissioners ‘cautious’ as $600,000 carryover could be needed for Medicaid sales tax short fall
From left, Meigs County Commissioners Mike Bartrum, Randy Smith and Tim Ihle discuss numbers with possible upcoming Medicaid sales tax...
