Thelma Marguerite Lipton, 95
Thelma Marguerite Linton went to be with our Lord and family on Feb. 10, 2018. She was born June 25,...
Staff Report
Alcena Fern Diehl, 65
Alcena Fern Diehl, 65, of Racine, OH passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born...
Fatal Fire Victim Name Released
POMEROY, Ohio - The identity of the man that died in a fire on State Route 325 has been...
AG DeWine Files Lawsuit Against DuPont for Releasing Toxic Chemical into Ohio for Decades
MARIETTA, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Feb. 8, 2018 filed a lawsuit against the chemical company DuPont, alleging...
James “Jim” Neal Wright, 80
James "Jim" Neal Wright, 80, of Alfred, Ohio, passed away on February 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He...
Albert Lawrence Imboden, 63
Albert Lawrence Imboden, 63, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away on February 5, 2018. He was born on April 22, 1954...
Rev. Donald Ernest Roach, 83
Rev. Donald Ernest Roach, 83, of Hartford, WV, passed away February 3, 2018 at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,...
Listing of Roads Closed in Area from Flooding Feb. 7, 2018
SOUTHEAST OHIO – The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a list of roadways impacted by high water throughout...
Middleport Police Make Arrest Following Search Warrant Execution
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – The execution of a search warrant has resulted in the arrest of one man. According to Middleport...
ODOT Prepared for Mixed Bag of Winter Weather
Motorists are advised to not “Crowd the Plow” as crews work on roadways including a “snow cloud” that impacts visibility...
Everyday Meigs: Week of Feb. 5-10, 2018
EVERYDAY MEIGS IS A NEW FEATURE FOR THE MEIGS INDEPENDENT PRESS. EACH WEEK A PERSON OR PLACE IN MEIGS COUNTY,...
Ohio Hunters Harvest 186,000 Deer during 2017-2018 Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Hunters checked 186,247 white-tailed deer throughout Ohio’s 2017-2018 deer season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural...
Teresa R. Gillilan, 59
Teresa R. Gillilan, 59, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Holzer Meigs Emergency Department....
Task Forces Serves Search Warrant, Suspected Drugs and Paraphernalia Found
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia-Meigs serve a search warrant in Syracuse, Ohio and reportedly...
Woman Texts for Help While Allegedly Held at Gunpoint
Deputies Make Arrest, Suspect Charged with Kidnapping MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Meigs County Sheriff has released information on an...
Falls, Flu and Severe Weather Continue to Pose Increased Risks for Ohio Seniors
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The state and the nation’s furry forecasters – Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil – both saw their...
Operator of Amish-Education Nonprofit Accused of Misusing Charitable Funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a lawsuit against a man accused of misusing over $168,000...
Ohio Horses Test Positive for Equine Herpes Virus
Racehorse Owners Encouraged to Closely Monitor Health of Their Animals REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has...
Charles David “Dave” Wilson, Jr., 65
Charles David "Dave" Wilson, Jr., 65, of Racine, passed away at 6:25 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at his...
Suspects Identified in Alleged Afternoon High Speed Chase
The wreckage in front of Farmers Bank was a result of a pursuit that reportedly began on US 33. Firefighters...
Annual Meigs SWCD Tree Sale Underway
POMEROY, Ohio – In a sure sign that spring is right around the corner, the annual Meigs Soil and Water...
Two Wanted Meigs Individuals Picked Up in North Carolina
POMEROY, Ohio - Two people wanted in Meigs County have been taken into custody in North Carolina. According to Meigs...
Meigs Health Today: The Air You Breath
By Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health The quality of the air inside our homes and offices is just...
Deputy’s Notebook: Jan. 1-15, 2018
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a...
PUCO Reminds Ohioians Heating Assistance is Available
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants to remind Ohioans that assistance is available for those...
