Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opens New Close To Home Center in Athens
Starting this week, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will provide specialized pediatric outpatient care for the Athens community and surrounding areas at...
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Trick or Treat times
Racine, Trick-Or-Treat will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. As always, the beginning...
Opportunity to collect school supplies for Operation Christmas Child
RACINE, Ohio - Back-to-school is a chance to collect supplies for Operation Christmas Child. With school supplies filling store shelves...
160th Meigs County Fair set for Aug. 14-19
Meigs County Fair file photo. Meigs Independent Press photo. POMEROY, Ohio - In just one week, the 160th Meigs County...
VBS Calendar for Meigs County
VBS Calendar for Meigs County Each summer churches around the county hold Vacation Bible School or more commonly known as...
Racine man arraigned for Felonious Assault and Endangering Children
Devin Brown Racine man arraigned for Felonious Assault and Endangering Children Yesterday a Racine man was arraigned on charges related...
Bitanga’s hosted youth heart screening Saturday
Bitanga's hosted youth heart screening Saturday. Bitanga's in Middleport, Ohio hosted a heart screening for youth 5 to 15 years...
Creating Healthy Communities Project Paves Access Pathway in Middleport Park
Part of the paving project for access to the Middleport Village Park. Submitted photo. Creating Healthy Communities Project Paves Access...
Coalition Calls for Free School Meals to Avoid Child Hunger Cliff
Coalition Calls for Free School Meals to Avoid Child Hunger Cliff By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Much like textbooks and transportation,...
Fair Receives Donation from 4-Hers
From left, Paige Smith, hands Meigs County Fair Board Treasurer Tara Roberts the donation from the bake sale proceeds. Carrie...
County fifth-graders participate in Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs event
200 county fifth graders participated in this year’s Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs event sponsored by the Meigs Soil...
Meigs County Students Recognized for Academic Excellence
Alexis Medley received her award from Travis Abbott, Meigs High School Principal. Submitted photo. Meigs County Students Recognized for Academic...
Easter Egg Hunts to be Held Throughout the County
Easter Egg Hunts to be Held Throughout the County MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Several Easter egg hunts will be happening...
Racine Southern FFA Annual Petting Zoo and Easter Egg Hunt Held
Students at Southern enjoyed a visit from the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt and a petting zoo courtesy of the...
Underage Drinking Prevention Gets Boost from Congress
Underage Drinking Prevention Gets Boost from Congress By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Programs designed to help curb a prevalent problem among...
Injuries to Baby Being Investigated
Injuries to Baby Being Investigated POMEROY, Ohio - An investigation is ongoing concerning injuries sustained by a 7-month old baby...
VFW Announces Patriot’s Pen Winner
Cole Williams, left, and Post 9053 Commander Charlie Mugrage, right, at Meigs Middle School. Submitted photo. MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio -...
“There’s No Safe Level of Lead in Kids”
"There's No Safe Level of Lead in Kids" National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Runs Through Saturday By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman...
Local Drop-Off Site to Open for Operation Christmas Child Week of Nov. 15-22
Local Drop-Off Site to Open for Operation Christmas Child Week of Nov. 15-22 MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio — More than 4,000 locations...
National School Bus Safety Week is October 18-22
National School Bus Safety Week is October 18-22 COLUMBUS, Ohio - The week of October 18 through 22 has been...
Meigs Health Today: Bullying
Meigs Health Today: Bullying By Marc Barr, Meigs County Health Commissioner The Golden Rule: treat others as you want to...
Proposed Bill Reportedly to Help Ohio Children
Proposed Bill Reportedly to Help Ohio Children COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two legislators are reportedly seeking to help children across the...
Holzer Recognizes National Breastfeeding Month in August
Holzer Recognizes National Breastfeeding Month in August Holzer Health System joins the National Institute for Child’s Health Quality (NICHQ) in observing August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Each...
Talking, Trusting Key to Easing Back-to-School Stress
Talking, Trusting Key to Easing Back-to-School Stress By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - With new teachers, classmates and expectations,...
Kiddie Tractor Pull of Champions Held at Meigs County Fair
Kiddie Tractor Pull of Champions winners along with sponsors at the Meigs County Fair. MIP photo. Kiddie Tractor Pull of...
