Staff Report

Robert Kormanik

Staff Report November 5, 2024

January 30, 1953 ~ October 25, 2024 (age 71), Gallipolis A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. The...

Heating Assistance Available to Help Ohioans Avoid the Chill of Winter Months

Staff Report November 3, 2024

With winter just weeks away, bringing snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, the State of Ohio is committed to ensuring that...

Richard “Mike” Michael Young

Staff Report November 2, 2024

Richard “Mike” Michael Young, 72, of Pomeroy Ohio passed away on October 31, 2024. He was born on Saturday, June...

Donald R. Cheadle

Staff Report November 2, 2024

Donald R. Cheadle, 74, Albany, passed away October 29, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born in Athens, on June 2,...

Emma Lee Brewer

Staff Report November 1, 2024

Emma Lee Brewer, age 85, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Mount Carmel East hospital. She...

Bossard Memorial Library Events Week of Nov. 3-9

Staff Report November 1, 2024

A week of events to come at Bossard Memorial Library. For further information on these programs please contact the library...

Overdose Deaths Down Statewide, Still High in Our Area

Staff Report November 1, 2024

The numbers of overdose deaths in Ohio have dropped substantially for a second consecutive calendar year. The Ohio Department of...

ODNR 2025 Summer Intern Program Applications Are Now Open

Staff Report October 31, 2024

If you love exploring the great outdoors and are looking for a summer college internship, the Ohio Department of Natural...

Meigs County Library Events Week of Nov. 3-9

Staff Report October 31, 2024

A week of events to come at the Meigs County District Public Library. Each event will list the branch the...

Wroblewski Awarded URG Jim Marshall Veteran of the Year

Staff Report October 31, 2024

Corporal Rob Wroblewski, a Vietnam Combat Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1963 to 1969, received...

Holzer Celebrity Dinner Raises Over $136,000

Staff Report October 30, 2024

The Holzer Heritage Foundation Celebrity Dinner and Auction was held recently. The Holzer Heritage Foundation Celebrity Dinner and Auction was...

City of Athens Awarded $2 Million to Help Support Housing Growth Across Ohio

Staff Report October 30, 2024

The City of Athens represents one of 10 counties slated to receive a share of nearly $25.9 million in funding...

Veterans Invited to Shoot for Free at Ohio’s Public Ranges on Nov. 10

Staff Report October 30, 2024

In honor of Veterans Day, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites veterans to visit and...

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opens New Close To Home Center in Athens

Staff Report October 30, 2024

Starting this week, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will provide specialized pediatric outpatient care for the Athens community and surrounding areas at...

History and Mystery Family Night Offered at Southeast Ohio History Center

Staff Report October 29, 2024

The Southeast Ohio History Center is thrilled to announce organist Dennis James will be in attendance on Sunday, November 3rd,...

Expanded Recall for Baby Powder Issued

Staff Report October 29, 2024

Dynarex Corporation is expanding the recall initiated on September 19, 2024External Link Disclaimer, to include an additional 373 cases of item...

Wendell J. Ervin

Staff Report October 29, 2024

September 13, 1955 ~ October 26, 2024 (age 69) Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, in...

Letter to the Voters: Andrea Neutzling

Staff Report October 29, 2024

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not participate in advertising for or endorsing candidates. The submissions from candidates are a service...