Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio Grant Applications now available
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. A 501(c)(3)...
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Holzer midwife delivers 1,000th baby
Jeri Kitchen, CNM, Holzer OB/GYN Department, shown standing in the photo, recently delivered her 1000th baby. Colbie Blake Smith was...
Remembering James McHenry Jones
James McHenry Jones February is recognized as Black History Month. In the book about early African American education in West Virginia by Carter G....
Political climate of 1860
When running for the Illinois Senate against Steven Douglas, Abraham Lincoln gave his famous “A house divided cannot stand” speech....
Maintaining your health goals long after the New Year celebration wears off
As January ends, this does not mean that your health goals for 2019 have to fade away too! The New...
Immunization Clinic set for Feb. 5, 2019
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 from 9-11...
Children’s painting classes available
Wendi Miller teaches children’s painting classes. Submitted photo. MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – Painting classes are available through the Riverbend Arts Council...
Warming station to open
POMEROY, Ohio - A warming station is being opened for those without adequate heat as the temperatures are predicted to...
Meigs County Cancer Initiative to meet
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Cancer Initiative, Inc. (MCCI) will meet on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at 12 p.m....
The Cross Family Business
"It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't." –President Martin Van Buren These words could...
Children’s Painting Classes to be held
An example of one of the paintings in the Children’s Painting Class taught by Wendi Miller. Submitted photo. MIDDLEPORT, Ohio...
Gilkey named to Dean’s List
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. - Kaitlyn Gilkey of Pomeroy, Ohio has been named to West Liberty University Dean’s List for the...
First Bicentennial Marker dedication set for Monday
POMEROY, Ohio - The first of several observances set to be held throughout the year to mark Meigs County’s bicentennial...
Gov. DeWine creates advisory committee on home visitation
Gov. DeWine signing the executive order to create an expert advisory committee aimed to ultimately help ensure at-risk families have...
Middleport Lodge to hold annual inspection
The corps of Officers of Middleport #363 who recently claimed the traveling gavel of the 18lodges of the 12th Masonic...
Freedom, William Nelson and Lincoln Hill
free·dom (noun) - The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wantswithout hindrance or restraint; absence of subjection...
Pullins named Field Athlete of the Week
Laura Pullins AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Marietta College sophomore Laura Pullins (Long Bottom, Ohio/Reedsville Eastern) was named Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Field Athlete of...
Tree and Wildlife Packet Sale underway at Meigs SWCD
POMEROY, Ohio – The 2019 Tree and Wildlife Packet Sale is now underway at the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation...
Free vein screening scheduled at Holzer
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer will be offering free vein screenings several times through the year at their various locations. The schedule for...
Meigs County Community Fund accepting grant applications
POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Community Fund is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting grant applications for projects serving...
Racine FD logs more than 2,000 manhours for 2018
Volunteers work to clean one of the fire trucks at the Racine Fire Department. File Photo. RACINE, Ohio - The...
Meigs Senior and Junior Fair Board members attend state convention
Members of the Meigs County Junior Fair Board attending the annual fair convention in Columbus. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio -...
Middleport resident named PVH Employee of the Month
Lynn Curl (middle) with Karen Meadows (left), Director of Quality & Accreditation, and Glen Washington (right), FACHE, PVH CEO. Submitted...
The importance of folic acid
By Wendy McGee, RD, LD Folic acid or folate has many health benefits. The benefits include reducing blood vessel plaque which will...
Rose competes at state job interview competition
Austin Rose with his ninth in State Job Interview Plaque for his division. Submitted photo. By Natalie Porter, 2018-2019 Racine...
