Staff Report
Meigs Health Today: Climate change and health
By Dawn Keller, RS
The debate over climate change is over.
In the face of...
6-State Trooper Project focused on distracted driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project collaborated to focus on distracted driving...
Meigs County road construction update for week of April 19, 2021
MARIETTA, Ohio - The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Meigs County next week. All...
Lawrence Eugene (Gene) Reed, 98
On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Lawrence Eugene (Gene) Reed passed away at home in Cardington, Ohio, at the age of 98.
Lawrence Edward Manley, 82, of Middleport
Lawrence Edward Manley, 82, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on April 8, 2021. He was born on December 1, 1938 in Middleport son of...
Clayton Matthew Findley, 29
Clayton Matthew Findley, 29, passed away at his home in Racine, Ohio on April 8, 2021 following extended health issues.
Clayton was...
Brandon Levi Stewart, 25
Brandon Levi Stewart, 25, of Youngstown, OH, formerly of Langsville, OH returned to the Lord, March 17, 2021 at St Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, OH.
Edwards announces budget proposals
COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representatives Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) announced the state budget proposal, which was accepted by the House Finance Committee yesterday in a substitute...
Jason Eldon Myers
Jason Eldon Myers, 34
Jason Eldon Myers, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 29, 2021 to be with his Lord. He was 34 years old...
Reported accidental firearm discharge in Middleport
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood reports that his office responded to a shooting on Leading Creek Road in Middleport.
Fourth District Court of Appeals weighs in on Hess, Barner and Curtis cases
Three cases have been heard and ruled on by the Fourth District Court of Appeals. The...
April is ‘Defeat Diabetes Month’
By Angie Rosler RN
Diabetes. Many around our area refer to this disease as ‘sugar’ or a ‘little bit of sugar’ and do...
Ohio Wildlife Council approves 2021-22 regulations
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Wildlife Council approved all 2021-22 hunting regulations during its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, according to...
Free vein screening at Holzer scheduled
POMEROY, Ohio - The next Holzer Vein Screening will be held at Gallipolis on Tuesday, April 13 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments are required for the...
Crash reminder to slow done for road work
TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio - A vehicle crash had part of State Route 681 closed for about an hour on April 8,...
Joyceanne Ruane
Woman sentenced for murder of her 16-month-old baby in Gallia
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - One person has been sentenced following what has been described by the prosecution as a...
Upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics set
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is announcing COVID-19 vaccination clinics that coming up.
The health department will be holding...
Ohio mask mandate not lifted, confusion over updated health orders
POMEROY, Ohio - There has been some confusion circulating on social media concerning the latest round of orders from...
From left holding the AEP banner are, Scott Wolfe, Grants Administrator and Fundraising Organizer; Tricia McNickle, Elementary Principal; Tony Deem, Superintendent;and Daniel Otto, High School Principal. Submitted photo.
AEP makes donation to Southern...
William Paul Maynard, 73, of Point Pleasant
William Paul Maynard, 73, of Point Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV.
Arrests made following traffic stop, drugs not to be tolerated according to Sheriff Wood
POMEROY, Ohio - A traffic stop has led to an alleged drug arrest and another...
Deputy’s Notebook: March 25-27, 2021
Editor’s Note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of the public...
Meigs COVID-19 update on current cases
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is reporting 12 additional confirmed and one probable cases of COVID-19 in Meigs County. Meigs County currently has 23 active cases and 1,451 total cases (1,298 Confirmed, 153 Probable) since April 2020.
Kane McKinley Roush
Kane McKinley Roush, 25, of Pomeroy
Kane McKinley Roush, 25, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on April 4, 2021. He was born on October 30, 1995 son of...
Meigs County construction update: Week of April 5, 2021
MARIETTA, Ohio - The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Meigs County in the coming weeks. All...
