Community dinner set for May 1 in Harrisionville
HARRISONVILLE, Ohio - The public is invited to a free dinner in Harrisonville. On Wednesday May 1, 2019 there will be...
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ODNR provides more than $52,000 to help support rural fire departments
An escaped wildfire, even one burning in grass or weeds, is dangerous. Photo from ODNR. ODNR provides more than $52,000...
Ohio DNR and Ohio EPA Restrict Open Burns
Ohio DNR and Ohio EPA Restrict Open Burns COLUMBUS, Ohio - It is that time of year again when fire...
Only charred remains left of Pomeroy business following fire
Photos by Brent Rose. Only charred remains left of Pomeroy business following fire POMEROY, Ohio - Fire fighters were on...
Mountaineer Metals burns down in Pomeroy
POMEROY, Ohio - Five fire departments responded to a massive fire that engulfed Mountaineer Metals (old Midwest Steel building) late...
Pomeroy FD responds to vehicle rollover
One vehicle crashed on State Route 7 out back of Pomeroy on March 5, 2019. Submitted photo. POMEROY, Ohio -...
ODNR urges open burning precautions for Spring Wildfire Season
An escaped wildfire, even one burning in grass or weeds, is dangerous. Photo from ODNR. ODNR urges open burning precautionsfor...
Car crashes on Mulberry Avenue
The vehicle slid off the road and struck the stairs leading down to the pond. Photo courtesy of Pomeroy Fire...
ODNR Division of Forestry expands Wildfire Protection Area
An escaped wildfire, even one burning in grass or weeds, is dangerous. Photo from ODNR. ODNR Division of Forestry expands...
Rutland FD elects officers, notes calls for 2018
Scenes from the 2018 Rutland Fourth of July parade. Photos by Madalyn Wood. RUTLAND, Ohio - The members of the...
Racine FD logs more than 2,000 manhours for 2018
Volunteers work to clean one of the fire trucks at the Racine Fire Department. File Photo. RACINE, Ohio - The...
Names released in Old Dexter Road fatal fire
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The identities of the fatal fire victims on Old Dexter Road have been released. According to...
Fatal fire in Meigs being investigated
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Two people are deceased following a fire at a residence on Old Dexter Road. Meigs County...
One dead following early morning crash on State Route 7
TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio - One person has died as a result of two vehicle crash on State Route 7 near...
Three juveniles implicated in suspicious Syracuse fire
The fire on Water Street in Syracuse has been deemed suspicious and suspects have been identified. Photo from Syracuse Police...
Two person aircraft crashes in Racine
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not release direct photos of fatal crashes. Until the condition of the occupants...
Pomeroy called to assist in New Haven fire
NEW HAVEN, WV - The Pomeroy Fire Department was called to provide mutual aid to assist in a Mason County...
Hay bales catch fire on US 33
RACINE, Ohio - Hay bales on a trailer caught fire causing issues on US 33 on July 19, 2018. The...
Around the firehouse: June 2018
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Around the Firehouse is a listing of basic information on fire department runs in Meigs County, Ohio. The...
Scenes from the Rutland Fourth of July Parade
RUTLAND, Ohio - The day was hot and sunny, but that did not hamper the fun at the 2018...
Middleport celebrates the Fourth of July
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - With an excessive heat, the 2018 Fourth of July Parade in Middleport had a shortened route. The...
Scenes from Racine’s July Fourth parade
RACINE, Ohio - Area residents came together to celebrate Independence Day with the annual Racine parade. From fire trucks to...
House bill proposes to help spouses of deceased first responders
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) announced that the Ohio House has passed legislation that would grant surviving...
Continuing a Racine Independence Day tradition
Members of the Racine Fire Department work to clean one of the trucks for the Independence Day parade. Submitted photo....
Racine Firefighters Association to bolster fire prevention efforts with FM Global Grant
RACINE, Ohio—The Racine Firefighters Association has received a $900 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest...
