Pomeroy Council Discusses Parking Meters and Road Issues
POMEROY - Pomeroy council met this week and discussed several issues including parking meters and road issues. The meeting started...
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Lent Means Fish Fry Time
Fish Fry Fridays are back during Lent. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY - The season of Lent is here and...
What Happens When the Headlines Fade: A Year Later, Former Mayor and Former Officer Still Putting the Pieces Together
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press examines the story that was making headlines one year and a month ago in...
Concern over Door to Door Visits about Energy Bills
MIDDLEPORT - Residents and officials were concerned after several reports came in about men going door to door asking to...
Meigs County 4-H Kicks Off
Families have many projects to consider with 4-H. All of them are designed for members to have fun and learn...
Couple Lose Home in Morning Fire
Chester Volunteer Firemen work to put out hotspots at the fire near the Five Points area. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner....
Closings and Delays for March 3
Photo by Madalyn Wood. As closings come in, this listing will continue to be updated. MEIGS COUNTY - Following the...
Pomeroy Council Hears Resident Concerns, Considers Fee Hikes
POMEROY - Pomeroy Village Council met last week with several residents addressing concerns. Pomeroy merchant and resident, Annie Chapman, addressed...
Meigs Polar Puppy Plunge Set for Saturday
The Ohio River will be cold for the Polar Puppy Plunge at the Pomeroy Levee. File photo by Carrie Gloeckner....
Update on Fatal Wreck on 7
UPDATE MEIGS COUNTY - The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released the name of the person killed in the crash...
Home Lost During Tuesday Morning Fire
Despite the efforts of firemen, the home on Apple-Grove Dorcas Road was a total loss. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner RACINE...
Meigs County Delays and Closings Due to Weather
MEIGS COUNTY - The heavy snow fall has prompted closings and delays at many locations in Meigs County for Monday,...
Several Churches Cancel Services for Jan. 26
MEIGS COUNTY - As the temperatures drop tonight, snow continues, and slush will be refreezing, several churches in the area...
Residents Air Complaints Along With Other Village Issues at Pomeroy Council Meeting
POMEROY - Words were flying at last night's Pomeroy Council meeting as residents and employees shared complaints and questions. The...
Meigs and Gallia Counties Respond to Their West Virginia Neighbor’s Need
Donations Being Taken for Those in Desperate Need of Water and Other Supplies MEIGS AND GALLIA COUNTIES - West Virginia...
Breaking News – Fire at Gavin Plant
UPDATE The fire was reported by fire department personnel to be contained as of 1:36 a.m. Crews are still on...
Morning Shooting on Briar Ridge
UPDATE The shooting on Briar Ridge road is still under on going investigation. According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood,...
Sheriff Issues Level 2 Snow Emergency, Others Dealing with No Power
MEIGS COUNTY - In addition to some dealing with power outages, as of 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 2014 the Meigs...
Letter Leaves Family of Shooting Victim with More Questions than Answers
Plea for Information Made by Victim’s Widow, Shooter May Have Been Hunting in Gallia County GALLIPOLIS – A letter has...
Updated Information on Closings and Delays for Monday, Jan. 6
MEIGS COUNTY - Following an evening of delay notifications going out, the morning has brought some to change their minds...
Pet Owners Warned to Take Care of Animals During Extreme Cold Weather
MEIGS COUNTY - With temperatures dropping the next couple of days in particular, the Meigs County Dog Shelter is reminding...
Church to Open Doors as Warming Shelter
In response to the impending extreme drop in temperatures, one area church will be opening their doors to the homeless...
Delays and Cancellations in Face of Impending Weather Conditions
MEIGS COUNTY - While Monday, Jan. 6 is supposed to be the first day back for area schools following a...
Attorney General Offers Gym Membership Tips for the New Year
COLUMBUS —As Ohioans ring in the New Year, Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering tips for consumers who plan to...
Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Receives Radios to Aide Their Efforts to Serve and Protect Residents
From left are Sheriff Keith O. Wood, Director John Born, Brian Castner, Telecommunications with Ohio Emergency Management Agency and Colonel...
