Meigs County News

US 33 widening project moving forward

Staff Report February 24, 2023

The Ohio Transportation Review Advisory Board (TRAC) has released the proposed funding list which includes $6 million in funding for...

Shooting in Middleport

Staff Report February 24, 2023

Middleport Police Chief Mony Wood reports that on February 23, 2023 at approximately 8:03 p.m. Middleport Officers were dispatched to...

Tip Leads to a Arrest

Brent Rose February 17, 2023

Tip Leads to a Arrest POMEROY, Ohio - The individual that was sought for an alleged armed robbery in Tuppers...

Ohio Valley Bank commits $10,000 to Meigs County Foundation

Staff Report February 17, 2023

Ohio Valley Bank commits $10,000 to Meigs County Foundation FAO matching funds result in $20,000 that will be invested in...

Tuppers Plains Chester Water District addresses concerns with water quality from railway accident

Staff Report February 15, 2023

East Palestine, OH Railway Accident Pollution Statement February 14, 2023 Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District has been receiving calls with customers...

Concerns for Meigs County Water Supply From Train Derailment

Staff Report February 15, 2023

“East Palestine, OH Train Derailment Concerns for Meigs County Water Supply” Editors Note this is a release from the Meigs...

Middleport submits applications for paving projects

Staff Report February 15, 2023

Middleport submits applications for paving projects Middleport Mayor Fred Hoffman announced actions which had recently been taken on two paving...

Middleport Village Council February 13, 2023

Staff Report February 15, 2023

Middleport Village Council met in regular session on February 13, 2023 Middleport Village Council met in regular session on February...

Meigs County Grand Jury Returns Indictments

Staff Report February 8, 2023

Meigs County Grand Jury Returns Indictments Editor’s Note: All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of...

Former Meigs County Sheriff Indicted

Staff Report February 8, 2023

Former Meigs County Sheriff Indicted Editor’s Note: All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law....

OHIO’S 2022-23 DEER HARVEST REPORT

Staff Report February 7, 2023

OHIO’S 2022-23 DEER HARVEST REPORT COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s 2022-23 white-tailed deer hunting season concluded Sunday, Feb. 5, with 210,977...

Racine Southern FFA Hosts District 10 Public Speaking Career Development Event

Staff Report February 7, 2023

Racine Southern FFA Hosts District 10 Public Speaking Career Development Event Article written and submitted by Braydon Essick, 2022-2023 Racine...

Meigs Health Matters: Food Safety While Eating Out

Staff Report February 7, 2023

Meigs Health Matters: Food Safety While Eating Out Eating out at your favorite local restaurant with friends and family or...

Tanker rollover at the Hot Spot

Brent Rose February 3, 2023

Tanker rollover at the Hot Spot GREAT BEND, Ohio - A tanker hauling fuel has rolled over near the intersection...

Meigs County Community Calendar

Staff Report February 1, 2023

If you have an event for the Community Calendar, send it to [email protected] Meigs County Community Calendar February 6, 2023The...

Southern Local teacher under investigation

Brent Rose January 31, 2023

Southern Local teacher under investigation RACINE, Ohio - The Southern Local School District and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office are...

Meigs County blighted properties to be torn down

Brent Rose January 29, 2023

Meigs County blighted properties to be torn down COLUMBUS, Ohio— Meigs County will have funding for 22 locations of blighted...

Eastern Local bus crashes, no injuries reported

Brent Rose January 28, 2023

LONG BOTTOM, Ohio - On January 25, 2023 the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported an Eastern Local School bus driven...

Middleport Fire Fighter passes away

Brent Rose January 25, 2023

Middleport Fire Fighter passes away The Middleport Fire Department announced the death of Kevin Dailey Tuesday on their Facebook page....

Meigs County Agricultural Society attended the 98^th Ohio Fair Manager’s Convention

Staff Report January 22, 2023

Meigs County Agricultural Society attended the 98th Ohio Fair Manager’s Convention Recently directors of the Meigs County Agricultural Society attended the...