World’s largest buckeye to be featured at Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The world’s largest buckeye, estimated to weigh approximately 350 pounds will be featured in the Ohio State...
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Highlighted events at the Ohio State Fair for July 31, 2018
The Ohio State Fair. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Fair is in full swing, explore the wide...
Batman, Unspoken, Citizen Way coming to Meigs County Fair Kids Day
POMEROY, Ohio - Something new is coming to Kids Day at the Meigs County Fair. This year the Meigs County...
Chow Line: The importance of hand washing to prevent foodborne illness
Proper hand washing helps to prevent foodborne illnesses. Submitted photo. My husband gets frustrated with me because I’m always reminding...
Christmas in July: Annual butter display celebrates classic Ohio-made moo-vie
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Fair’s best kept secret has been unveiled, and it’s bringing some holiday spirit to...
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...
Pretty Baby Contest to be held same day as Little Miss and Mister at Meigs fair
POMEROY, Ohio - It is almost fair time and that means the Pretty Baby Contest along with the Little Miss/Mister...
Legislators addressing governor’s executive order on agriculture
Speaker Ryan at the press confernce. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Speaker of the Ohio House Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) today,...
2018 Meigs County Fair royalty candidates announced
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The announcement of the 2018 Meigs County Jr. Fair Royalty will be made after the Jr....
Grain handler pleads guilty to stealing more than $3 million from Ohio farmers
NORWALK, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David Daniels announced today that a...
Meigs County student named to All-Ohio State Fair Band
A Meigs County student has been selected to participate in the All-Ohio State Fair Band during the Ohio State Fair...
Livestock exhibitors move one step closer to the show ring
POMEROY, Ohio - Judging on the book work portion of 4-H livestock was held Tuesday, July 10, 2018 in the...
Woodland group to host cookout and tour
The Southeast Ohio Woodland Interest Group will host a cookout and tour on July 27, 2018 at 6 p.m. at...
Sculptors begin work on 2018 butter display at Ohio State Fair
The butter cow exhibit is a favorite at the fair. The 2018 exhibit sculpting is underway. Pictured is the 2017...
Young Farmer Grant program available for Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Meigs County is one of the counties that the Southern Ohio Agricultural & Community Development Foundation...
Educational Assistance Competitive Grant available
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation are offering the Educational Assistance Competitive Grant for...
Meigs County youth appointed to Ohio State Junior Fair Board
Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board with Olivia Yost fourth from right. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Racine youth...
Feral swine not disappearing anytime soon
A few years ago, there was a lot of discussion on the status of feral swine in Ohio. Although the...
155th Meigs County Fair to celebrate with fireworks, concerts
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - The Meigs County Fair is celebrating the 155th fair in 2018. The fair is set to be...
Ohio State Fair Announces Beach Boys, Cheap Trick, Jeff Dunham and More Performances
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State Fair officials have added three concerts to the 2018 Ohio State Fair Concert Series. Shows...
LeSage Water to be Available at Fruth Pharmacy
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. – Recently, Fruth Pharmacy announced it will be partnering with LeSage Water to provide bottled water to...
Farmers Market Coming to Wilkesville
WILKESVILLE, Ohio - Bob Rannells of McAuthur, Ohio is forming a farmers market for Wilkesville, Ohio. This will be open...
Meigs Health Today: Increasing Healthy Food Options with Community Gardens
By Laura Cleland, Creating Healthy Communities Project Director The Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) Coalition is committed to increasing access to healthy...
Ohio Continues to Lead the Nation with 241 Tree City USA Communities
Program encourages citizens to be involved in tree care and planting programs COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio led the nation for...
Meigs County 4-H Achievement Records Results: Nominees and Alternates Named
By Michelle Stumbo, 4-H Extension 4-H Educator & County Director MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - While 4-H clubs are currently working...
