Charles Harrison Burton, 78
Charles Harrison Burton, 78, of Middleport passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at his residence after a short battle...
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Failure to appear results in warrants for two people
POMEROY, Ohio - Two individuals failed to appear in separate cases in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas resulting...
Convicted drug traffickers sentenced
POMEROY, Ohio - Several individuals in separate cases have been sentenced on drug related charges. Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James...
Court of Appeals upholds aggravated assault conviction of Yost
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A decision by the Ohio Fourth District Court of Appeals has affirmed a Meigs County conviction. According...
Woodland group to host cookout and tour
The Southeast Ohio Woodland Interest Group will host a cookout and tour on July 27, 2018 at 6 p.m. at...
Rio Grande Community College Board inducts new members
Rio welcomes Joshua Smith and Dr. Jill Neff to the Rio Grande Community College Board of Trustees. Pictured left to...
Sculptors begin work on 2018 butter display at Ohio State Fair
The butter cow exhibit is a favorite at the fair. The 2018 exhibit sculpting is underway. Pictured is the 2017...
Jeffrey R Mckinney, 60
Jeffrey R Mckinney, 60, of Pomeroy, OH, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his residence....
Athens Sheriff seeking escaped inmates
Law enforcement officials are seeking Brian Chaney (left), 31, and Tyler Howard (right), 31. Submitted photo. UPDATE ATHENS, Ohio -...
Rachel Rae Rose Dill, 42
Rachel Rae Rose Dill Rachel Rae Rose Dill, 42, of Portland, Ohio, passed away on July 6, 2018, at her...
Meigs Health Today: Juvenile Arthritis
By Angie Rosler RN Aches, pains and bruises are the story of our lives as parents of young children! However, there...
Legislation on Ohio companion animals, humane options for dog wardens
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) has announced the passage of House Bill 552, legislation that makes changes...
Letter to the Editor: Non-military Americans sacrifice too
(The following Letter to the Editor is in reference to an Op/Ed column by Melissa Martin entitled “Happy Birthday America!”...
Young Farmer Grant program available for Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Meigs County is one of the counties that the Southern Ohio Agricultural & Community Development Foundation...
Educational Assistance Competitive Grant available
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation are offering the Educational Assistance Competitive Grant for...
Words of Faith July 8, 2018
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Words of Faith is a weekly feature that focuses on the words of hymns and provides a brief...
Tourism Ohio launches Ohio Ice Cream Trail
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Amid soaring summer temperatures, TourismOhio has launched a new way to beat the heat: the Ohio Ice...
Weather for the Week: July 8-13, 2018
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Temperatures will remain in upper 80s and possibly even make it to 90 during the week....
OSHP releases July Fourth statistics
2018 Fourth of July Ohio State Highway Patrol statistics. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is...
Meigs County student selected to AG Teen Ambassador Board
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Meigs County student has been selected to be one of the Ohio Attorney General Office’s...
Randle Husk, Jr., 29
Randle Husk, Jr., 29, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence. He was born July...
Eric Michael Barber, 26
Eric Michael Barber, 26, of Reedsville, OH passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born May...
Meigs County youth appointed to Ohio State Junior Fair Board
Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board with Olivia Yost fourth from right. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Racine youth...
Rep. Edwards announces passage of legislation reforming Ohio’s hunting, fishing laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) announced that the Ohio House approved Senate Bill 257, legislation that makes...
House bill proposes to help spouses of deceased first responders
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) announced that the Ohio House has passed legislation that would grant surviving...
