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...
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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...
One Fatality in Motorcycle Crash Near Racine
One Fatality in Motorcycle Crash Near Racine RACINE, Ohio - One person has died following a motorcycle crash on Apple...
Fatal Crash Occurs in Tuppers Plains
Fatal Crash Occurs in Tuppers Plains TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio - A fatal crash happened in the early morning hours of...
State Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service to Hold Regional Listening Tours, Open to Public
State Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service to Hold Regional Listening Tours, Open to Public COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio...
Garage Fire in Racine
A garage on Tornado Road was fully engulfed when Racine Fire Department arrived. Photo Carrie Rose. Garage Fire in Racine...
Scam Alert Concerning Area Fire Departments
Scam Alert Concerning Area Fire Departments MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Scammers are sending out text messages concerning area fire departments....
First Responders Conduct High Angle Rescue in Pomeroy
First responders work to rescue people stuck on the side of cliff in Pomeroy. Pomeroy FD photo. First Responders Conduct...
Governor DeWine Announces Ohio Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service
Governor DeWine Announces Ohio Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the...
