Multiple agencies participate in search for missing man
Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood reports that his office received a report on...
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The Great ShakeOut, more than an earthquake drill
COLUMBUS, Ohio - On Oct. 19, 2017, Ohioans are encouraged to Drop, Cover and Hold On and discuss disaster plans....
One man dead following crash on Bashan Road
Emergency crews responded to a fatal crash on Bashan Road on Sept. 2, 3017 just outside of Racine, Ohio. Photo...
OSHP investigating fatal crash in Athens County involving a postal vehicle
ATHENS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Athens County, Ohio. According to a...
Multiple agencies respond to jack-knifed semi truck crash
Crews responded Sept. 1, 2017 to the scene of a semi truck crash. Photo courtesy of the Pomeroy Fire Department....
$5,000 grant awarded to Rutland Fire Department
David Sherman, left, presents the check to Rutland Asst. Chief Danny Davis. Submitted photo. RUTLAND, Ohio - Volunteer firefighters in...
St Rt 681 gas fire out, road still closed
Before being extinguished, pillar of fire could be glimpsed through the trees as officials were monitoring the situation and kept...
Section of St Rt 681 closed for gas fire
A gas pocket continues to burn along State Route 681. Photo courtesy of Jayson Tillis. ...
2017 Little Miss and Mister Meigs County crowned at fair
Little Miss Meigs County for 2017, Kyleigh Kranyik is crowned. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio – The 2017 Little...
Meigs EMA reminds fair goers of safety tips
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - As the Meigs County Fair approaches the Meigs County Emergency Management Agency would like to remind everyone...
Two fire departments respond to fire on Tornado Road
RACINE, Ohio – Firefighters responded to a fire at a residence on Tornado Road just outside of the Village of...
Fourth of July parades and activities around Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Meigs County celebrates America’s Independence with hometown pride and flare. In Rutland the celebration will be...
Meigs County Commissioners approve appointments to Local Emergency Preparedness Committee
POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Commissioners approved the appointment of the local emergency preparedness committee. During the June 22,...
Racine FD holds training
RACINE, Ohio – The Racine Fire Department held a training recently with house burning. A home on Adams Lane was...
Chester Kids Safety Fun Day set for June 17
CHESTER, Ohio – The Chester Fire Department is hosting Kids Safety Fun Day on June 17, 2017. With the goal...
Safe room to be displayed during Chester FD Kids Safety Fun Day
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency will have a...
Early morning crash on State Route 124
POMEROY, Ohio - Around 3:15 a.m. on May 23, 2017 first responders were on the scene of a single vehicle...
Meigs man dies from farm accident
POMEROY, Ohio - A farm accident has resuled in the death of one man. According to the Meigs County Sheriff...
More information released in fatal crash on SR 7
POMEROY, Ohio – The Gallipolis Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has released information about a fatal crash that...
Hazardous materials drill set for Saturday
Mock disaster training to be held at Meigs Fairgrounds POMEROY, Ohio - On Saturday May 13, 2017 the Meigs County...
Two car collision in Middleport
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - A vehicle roll over has occurred on Middleport Hill. A female driver reportedly hit the wall going...
Day sentenced in Middleport fire case
POMEROY, Ohio – Keith Day has been sentenced in the Middleport, Ohio fire case of 2016. Nearly a year after...
New EMA program to help identify specific needs during times of disaster
POMEROY, Ohio – In an effort to be proactive, the Meigs County Emergency Management Agency is creating a program to...
Three car crash closes road for an hour
POMEROY, Ohio - A morning crash closed a portion of Route 7 and Union Avenue for about an hour Wednesday...
State Fire Marshal awards eight Meigs fire departments training grants
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Eight of Meigs County’s fire departments have been awarded reimbursement grants for training from the state....
