The true story on Nelson Story
This week in my American History class at Southern High School, I started a chapter on settling the west. Topics...
Community
The bridge of our past was once the bridge of our future
November 12, 1928, the Pomeroy Bend Bridge, or as it came to be known, the Pomeroy – Mason Bridge, opened...
Three local businesses grow, add jobs through Meigs Revolving Loan Fund
POMEROY, Ohio - Two new locally owned businesses will open this fall, and a third well known and respected business...
Hemlock Grove Christian Church to hold homecoming celebration
POMEROY, Ohio - Homecoming at the Hemlock Grove Christian Church will be celebrated on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018. Festivities include...
History of Meigs County Townships, Part 1
Meigs County, Ohio townships Meigs County was formed on April 1, 1819, and was created out of parts of Athens...
Concern about children leads to drug arrest
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Following a report of alleged drug activity at a residence, a Cincinnati man has been taken into...
Remembering James Wallace “Boone” Weaver and his skiffs
The earliest record of boatbuilding in Racine dates back to 1822. Larkin’s Pioneer History of Meigs County states, “Mr. Lucius...
Holzer celebrates National Security Officers Appreciation Week
POMEROY, Ohio - Holzer is proud to recognize security officers during the fourth annual National Security Officer Appreciation Week, September...
Meigs Health Today: Disaster preparedness
By Shannon E. Smith Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator Meigs County Health Department POMEROY, Ohio - How often do you...
Authorities looking for missing teen
The Meigs County Juvenile Court is seeking information in the whereabouts of a teen that is currently missing. According to officials...
Meeting to be held on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pomeroy project
POMEROY, Ohio - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for work to begin on the Pomeroy parking lot...
Meigs Health Today: Rollin’ on the River
By Ceiara Martin, MPH, CHC Program Director The first official day of autumn is quickly upon us, and many may...
The sporting career of Walter “Mother” Watson
When writing these articles, I typically have a topic or a person in mind, and then when I begin to...
Letter to the Editor: Alumni Association participation
Dear Editor, This Wednesday, August 29th, the Southern Tornado Alumni Association will hold a meeting to generate ideas for homecoming...
Open class results for sheep, poultry and beef cattle at 2018 Meigs County Fair
Cattle were one species being shown at the 2018 Meigs County Fair by Junior Fair exhibitors as well as Open...
Antique Tractor Pull results from the 2018 Meigs County Fair
One of the participants tries to make a full pull at the 2018 Meigs County Fair Antique Tractor Pull. Photo...
Records set at Meigs County Fair Livestock Sale
POMEROY, Ohio - Once again area businesses came together to support youth and setting records at the annual livestock sale...
Youth recognized at annual awards ceremony at Meigs Fair
POMEROY, Ohio - During the Meigs County Fair each year an awards ceremony is held in the Ridenour Livestock Arena...
Champions named at 2018 livestock shows and judgings
POMEROY, Ohio - Hard work paid off at the Meigs County Fair for youth earning championships during the Junior Fair...
Remembering the writing and accomplishments of W.G. Sibley
W.G. Sibley When someone thinks of well-known authors or famous journalists from Meigs County, usually two people come to mind:...
Demo Derby smashes it up at 2018 Meigs County Fair
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - Despite several rounds of down rain showers, the show went on with the 2018 Meigs County Fair...
2018 Pretty Baby Contest winners announced
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio – The Pretty Baby Contest was held on Aug. 13, 2018 at the 155th Meigs County Fair. The...
Breastfeeding awareness month
With Breastfeeding Awareness Month (BAM) upon us, Meigs County WIC is supporting this year's World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)...
Livestock exhibitors enjoy cookout
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - On Sunday before the fair officially begins, youth with livestock projects begin moving the animals and their...
155th Meigs County Fair officially opens
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - A brief rain shower did not dampen the start the of 155th Meigs County Fair as royalty...
