Meigs County News

William “Bill” Ward, 85, of Racine

Staff Report May 18, 2020

William “Bill” Ward, 85, of Racine William “Bill” Ward, 85, of Racine, passed away, at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, May...

Chow Line: Questions on meat safety and supply amid COVID-19

Staff Report May 17, 2020

Chow Line: Questions on meat safety and supply amid COVID-19 By Tracy Turner Is it safe to eat food or...

Preschool and Kindergarten Registration set for Southern Local

Staff Report May 17, 2020

Preschool and Kindergarten Registration set for Southern Local RACINE, Ohio - Preschool and Kindergarten registration will be held May 18,...

Food Distribution Set for Meigs County

Staff Report May 17, 2020

Food Distribution Set for Meigs County Southeast Ohio Foodbank Hosting Giveaway POMEROY, Ohis - The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of...

Life at the Meigs County Health Dept. during the Pandemic

Staff Report May 17, 2020

From left, Brody Davis, Courtney Midkiff (standing) and Leanne Cunningham talk about response and planning from the Meigs County Health...

Holzer May Pediatrics Fund Sponsors Recognized

Staff Report May 17, 2020

The Medical Shoppe, represented in the photo by Dodie Vallee. Submitted photo. Holzer May Pediatrics Fund Sponsors Recognized GALLIPOLIS, Ohio...

Conservation Stewardship Program Signup Deadline Announced

Staff Report May 17, 2020

Photo by Carrie Rose. Conservation Stewardship Program Signup Deadline Announced Application Deadline is May 29, 2020 POMEROY, Ohio – The...

Where’s the beef … pork … chicken … lamb?

Staff Report May 16, 2020

Where’s the beef … pork … chicken … lamb? By Alayna DeMartini Meat prices are up. And some grocery stores...

Ohio’s 2020-2021 Hunting Seasons Approved by Wildlife Council

Staff Report May 16, 2020

Ohio’s 2020-2021 Hunting Seasons Approved by Wildlife Council COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunting dates and bag limits for seasons that begin in...

Chow Line: Face masks and eating

Staff Report May 16, 2020

Chow Line: Face masks and eating I now wear a mask every time I leave my house, and I plan...

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Staff Report May 16, 2020

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month SOUTHEAST OHIO - May is observed as Asthma and Allergy Awareness month since 1984, when it was established...

Official Results in for 2020 Primary Election in Meigs County

Carrie Rose May 11, 2020

Official Results in for 2020 Primary Election in Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio - The official results are in for the...

‘Stay Safe Ohio Order’ Issued until May 29

Staff Report May 1, 2020

Coronavirus COVID-19. CDC image. ‘Stay Safe Ohio Order’ Issued until May 29 COLUMBUS, Ohio - With the Stay at Home...

2020 Law Day Celebrates 19th Amendment

Staff Report April 30, 2020

2020 Law Day 2020 Law Day Celebrates 19th Amendment POMEROY, Ohio - May 1, 2020 is Law Day, and this year’s...

Meigs Trade Days and Craft Bazaar Events Scheduled

Staff Report April 30, 2020

Meigs Trade Days is back on track to open monthly following the COVID-19 closings. Submitted photo. Meigs Trade Days and...

Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Resumes Normal Office Hours

Staff Report April 30, 2020

Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office located on 117 W. Second Street in Pomeroy, Ohio. File photo. Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s...

Cruisin’ Saturday Night Car Show Scholarship Recipients Named

Carrie Rose April 27, 2020

Cruisin’ Saturday Night Car Show Scholarship recipients from top left, Austin Rose, Trey McNickle, Mickenzie Ferrell, Addie McDaniel, Clayton Wamsley,...

Citizen Scientist Census Finds 707 Bald Eagle Nests in Ohio

Staff Report April 25, 2020

Bald Eagle nest. ODNR photo. Citizen Scientist Census Finds 707 Bald Eagle Nests in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio – Thanks to thousands...

OSU Certificate Programs Aimed at Agricultural Workforce Development

Staff Report April 25, 2020

OSU Certificate Programs Aimed at Agricultural Workforce Development By Sherrie R. Whaley COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two new Ohio State University certificate programs,...