Holzer Recognizes National Nutrition Month in March
SOUTHEAST OHIO - In recognition of National Nutrition Month in March, Holzer Nutrition Services is hosting an event at the...
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OSP Reminds Motorists: Don’t Press your Luck this St. Patrick’s Day, Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging those who are planning on celebrating St. Patrick's Day to...
Community Easter Egg Hunts Announced
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Throughout the county there are Easter Egg Hunts held each year. The following is a listing...
Around the Firehouse: Feb. 26-March 7, 2018
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Around the Firehouse is a listing of basic information on fire department runs in Meigs County, Ohio. The...
Of $2.62 billion investment in Ohio’s Infrastructure, Meigs Would Net $125,000 in Budget
Senator Hoagland speaks on the floor of the Ohio Senate in favor of his legislation, which would provide funding for...
Bend Area Rotary to Hold Pancake Breakfast
POMEROY, Ohio – The Bend Area Rotary Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast on March 10, 2018 from 7:30-10:30...
AG Creates New Marsy’s Law ‘You Have Rights’ Card
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has released a new tool designed to help law enforcement agencies inform...
Job Posting: Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator
The Meigs Metropolian Housing Authority will be accepting resumes to fill the position of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator. The...
Meigs EMA Steps Back as Flood Threat Dwindles
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - As the threat of major flooding dwindles the Meigs County Emergency Management Agency is continuing to...
County Scales Back Response, Watching River Levels
Signage was being put together for the shelter set up at the Meigs County Council on Aging. The shelter has...
Meigs County Opens Shelter, Activates Emergency Response to Flood
Signs being placed to direct people to the shelter at the Meigs County Council of Aging Center in Pomeroy, Ohio....
Emergency Management Preparing in Response to Impending Flood
Emergency Management Director Jamie Jones leads the meeting concerning the response to the impending flood on Feb. 23, 2018. Photo...
Meigs Historical Society and Museum in Danger with Hill Slipping
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs Museum is in danger with the hill slipping behind it and countless items are needing...
Cleanup Continues as Flood Waters Recede, Help Available for Residents
The flood waters that had covered Main Street in Pomeory, Ohio receded during the night. Pomeroy firefighters worked through the...
Donations Being Taken to Help with Flood Clean Up, Kits to be Distributed
Area groups are organizing donations and kit giveaways to help businesses and individuals impacted by flooding. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner....
Public Warned about Possible Slippage During Flooding
An area along the walking path in Pomeroy, Ohio has been roped off where a culvert has collapsed. Since the...
Everyday Meigs: Week of Feb. 5-10, 2018
EVERYDAY MEIGS IS A NEW FEATURE FOR THE MEIGS INDEPENDENT PRESS. EACH WEEK A PERSON OR PLACE IN MEIGS COUNTY,...
Questions arise Concerning Extension Office Funding
POMEROY, Ohio – Following the loss of the Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) sales tax revenue, Meigs County is looking...
Falls, Flu and Severe Weather Continue to Pose Increased Risks for Ohio Seniors
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The state and the nation’s furry forecasters – Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil – both saw their...
Alzheimer’s Association’s Free Workshop Teaches Difference Between Normal Aging and Dementia
ATHENS, Ohio – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering Know the 10 Signs: What’s Normal, What’s Not, a...
Around the Firehouse: Jan.15-Jan.20, 2018
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Around the Firehouse is a listing of basic information on fire department runs in Meigs County, Ohio. The...
Rio Announces Meigs County Deans’ Honor and Merit Lists
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College are proud to announce the students...
Everyday Meigs: Week of Jan. 22, 2018
Everyday Meigs is a new feature for the Meigs Independent Press. Each week a person or place in Meigs...
Meigs Health Today: Maintaining a Child’s Healthy Weight
By Wendy McGee, RD, LD As parents and caregivers, we hope our children will be healthy. An important action...
