Elevated fire risk notice issued
A fire can quickly spread in dry conditions. Photo from ODNR. MID OHIO VALLEY - Gusty winds along with warm,...
Staff Report
Middleport man arrested on drug charge following Task Force investigation
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - One man has been arrested following the execution of a search warrant for narcotics in Middleport. On...
Major Crimes Task Force investigation results in two arrests
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Two arrests were made March 3, 2017 in connection with a search warrant being served and multi-agency...
Middleport woman wanted for alleged connection with Gallia abuse of corpse case
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A Middleport woman is wanted following her indictment by a Gallia County Grand Jury for abuse of...
Gallia Sheriff thanks Meigs Sheriff for assistance in Bridgeport Equipment theft suspect arrest
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin has released more information regarding the investigation of the stolen John Deere...
Meigs County 4-H Committee seeking new members
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County 4-H Committee is seeking new members. The committee is looking for some new members...
April is National Donate Life Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio – According to Lifeline of Ohio, once every 48 hours, an Ohioan dies waiting for a life-saving organ...
Middleport woman indicted with two others for gross abuse of corpse
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio - A Middleport woman has been indicted along with two others from Gallia County for Gross Abuse...
Ohio House votes to send transportation budget to Governor
Representatives claim to be investing in infrastructure and utilizing technology to keep Ohio competitive COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today...
Deputy’s Notebook for March 13-18, 2017
Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
Meth lab discovered on Long Hollow Road
POMEROY, Ohio - An alleged meth lab was discovered on Long Hollow Road. According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith O....
UPDATE: Speeds reached in excess of 100 mph during morning chase of suspect
Two Meigs County Sheriff's cruisers damaged during pursuit POMEROY, Ohio – Speeds reportedly reached in excess of 100 miles per...
Deputy’s Notebook report from Feb.19-March 2, 2017
(Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
Alleged domestic distpute turns violent, stabbing suspect in custody
POMEROY, Ohio - A suspect is in custody after an alleged stabbing in Syracuse, Ohio. What allegedly began as an...
National Weather Service offering weather spotter classes in the area
MID OHIO VALLEY – Recently severe storms including a tornado came through Meigs County. With advance warning of the system...
Suspect in thefts, torching of vehicle arrested
POMEROY, Ohio - A man suspected of being involved with the theft and torching of vehicle has been arrested. Meigs...
Concealed carry report shows record number of licenses issued in 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today issued a report indicating that more than 158,000 concealed carry...
Southern FFA observes National FFA Week
RACINE – Southern FFA has been celebrating National FFA Week Feb. 27-March 3 with activities involving the whole school. On...
Community Lenten Services to be held across Meigs County
POMEROY – Once again Community Lenten Services will be held across the county as area Christians prepare for Easter. The...
Flash flood watch issued for Meigs
Areas in green are under a flash flood watch. SOUTHEAST OHIO – Many counties including Meigs and Gallia are under...
Gallia and Meigs first responders work together to find missing Gallia man
CHESHIRE - First responders from Gallia and Meigs Counties were searching for a man that had gone missing while looking...
Sharing the history of Pomeroy’s First Ward and Meigs County black history
Shannon Scott talks about the First Ward and shares other black history during lecture at Grace Episcopal Church. Staff photo....
Gallia man convicted on federal heroin charge
Gallia-Meigs Task Force participated in investigation HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Gallia County man has been convicted on federal drug charges....
Former Eastern Band Booster treasurer enters guilty plea for theft from organization
POMEROY – A Coolville woman has entered a guilty plea on a charge of theft from a school organization. Appearing...
Deputy’s Notebook for Feb. 6 to Feb. 16, 2017
Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
