City of Athens to Hold Ribbon Cutting for New Fire Headquarters
The City of Athens invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of its newly finished...
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Nominations Now Open for 2025 Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame & Fire Awards
Columbus, Ohio – Do you know a deserving hero in your hometown? The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio...
Burn Ban in Effect for Meigs, Drought Impacted Counties
Due to the continuing drought conditions, Ohio Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has ordered a regional Ban on Open Burning effective...
Fatal Crash on CR 124
A fatal crash happened on Aug. 31 about 11:22 a.m.on County Road 124 near County 28, according to the Ohio...
Two Construction Workers Injured in Hit and Run
Two construction workers were hit by a vehicle Monday afternoon in Racine, Ohio. The Racine Fire Department along with Meigs...
Ohio: We Need Volunteer Firefighters
Recently the state of Ohio has been trying to bring awareness for the need for more volunteer firefighters across the...
Fire Departments Holding Events this Weekend
Several Meigs County fire departments are holding events Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25. Bashan Volunteer Fire Department will...
Three Meigs County fire departments receive 2024 MARCS Grant funding
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Three Meigs County Fire Departments were among the more than 300 departments across the state to soon...
Fire marshal closes investigation into fatal Athens Thanksgiving Day fire
ATHENS, Ohio — An investigation by the Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau, in collaboration with...
More details released in State Route 7 fatal crash
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Details have been released in the fatal crash on State Route 7 on Feb. 8. According to...
Name released in fatal Syracuse fire
Name released in fatal Syracuse fire SYRACUSE, Ohio - The name of the person that died in a fire in...
One person dead following fire in Syracuse, Ohio
One person dead following fire in Syracuse, Ohio SYRACUSE, Ohio - One person is dead following a fire at a...
Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash in Meigs County
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Two people are dead following a Sunday night head-on crash near Middleport on State Route 7. The...
Fatal crash on State Route 7
TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio - A crash on Route 7 earlier today ended with one fatality. According to the Gallipolis Post...
Rutland Fourth of July Celebration
The Rutland Fourth of July Celebration is less than a month away. On July 1, 2023 the festivities will kick...
A propane leak led to an evacuation in Reedsville
A propane leak led to an evacuation in Reedsville. The Olive Township Fire Department was alerted at 9:36 p.m. on...
Propane leak in Reedsville
REEDSVILLE, Ohio - According to Meigs EMS State Route 124 in the Village of Reedsville is closed due to a...
ODNR Urges Caution During Ohio’s
Spring Wildfire Season
An escaped wildfire, even one burning in grass or weeds, is dangerous. Photo from ODNR. ODNR Urges Caution During Ohio’sSpring...
Tanker rollover at the Hot Spot
Tanker rollover at the Hot Spot GREAT BEND, Ohio - A tanker hauling fuel has rolled over near the intersection...
Middleport Fire Fighter passes away
Middleport Fire Fighter passes away The Middleport Fire Department announced the death of Kevin Dailey Tuesday on their Facebook page....
Middleport firefighter John Bentz recently competed on Moonshiners Master Distillers
John Bentz (submitted photo) Middleport firefighter John Bentz recently competed on Moonshiners Master Distillers. Moonshine Master Distillers is a show...
Pomeroy Firefighter Hartenbach recognized for 50 years of service
On Sunday January 8, 2023 the Pomeroy fire department recognized Firefighter Steve Hartenbach for his 50th anniversary of serving on...
Meigs County fire departments receive MARCS Grant
MARCS radios like these help firefighters communicate in emergencies. State Fire Marshal photo. Meigs County fire departments receive MARCS grant...
Holiday fire and carbon monoxide protection tips
PREPARE AND PROTECT: RISK FOR HOME FIRES AND CARBON MONOXIDE INCIDENTS INCREASE THIS TIME OF YEAR* As you unbox your...
Fire destroys two structures in Middleport
picture provided by Middleport Fire Dept. Middleport, Ohio- Saturday, December 10 at 5:36 a.m. Middleport fire department was alerted along...
