Church Security Discussion with Sheriff Set
RACINE, Ohio - Safety is a concern every church needs to consider in the today’s society. The Carmel Sutton United...
Community
Horace W. Karr Ohio River Boating Access Temporarily Closed
RACINE, Ohio – The boat ramp and parking lot at the Horace W. Karr Ohio River Boating Access have been...
Painting Classes to Resume at Syracuse Community Center
SYRACUSE, Ohio - Michele Mussser’s painting class will resume at Syracuse Community Center on Jan. 30, 2018 at 6:30 p.m....
Offices Delayed or Closing Jan. 17, 2018
Roads across the county are snow and ice covered. This is a portion of State Route 124 had icy spots...
New Advocate Program to Help Children in Meigs and Gallia Counties
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Children in Meigs and Gallia Counties will have advocates in the cases with a new CASA...
Rutland Appoints New Council Members, New Mayor
Rutland has new council members and mayor. From left Steve Jenkins, Duane Weber, and Michael Biggs. Photo by Madalyn Wood....
Upcoming RACO Events to Benefit Scholarship Fund, Community
RACINE, Ohio - The Racine Area Community Organizaation (RACO) has upcoming events set for February 2018. On February 8-9, 2018...
Area Law Enforcement Selected for National Mental Health Learning Program
From left to right are, Trisha Gibson, Director of Forensics, Captain Donnie Willis (Jackson County), Sheriff Keith Wood (Meigs County),...
Faces of Meigs County in 2018: James K. Stanley
(Editor’s Note: Faces of Meigs County in 2018 is a year long series focusing on the state of the county...
Everyday Meigs: Week of Jan. 15, 2018
EDITOR’S NOTE: Everyday Meigs is a new feature for the Meigs Independent Press. Each week a person or place...
Meigs Health Today: Birth Defects a Serious Issue in Ohio
By Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSN Maternal & Child Health Program Director Meigs County Health Department Juli Simpson, RN, BSN,...
Church Closings, Delays and Change of Services for Jan. 14, 2018
EDITOR’S NOTE – The list of closings will be updated as more information comes in. Check back for updated information....
Meigs Courthouse Renovations Nearing Completion
Flooring being replaced in the Commissioners office. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio – Meigs County Courthouse sees renovations near...
Southern FFA Marks Record Fruit Sales
Members of Southern FFA unload citrus early in the morning before school. Submitted photo. RACINE, Ohio – Racine Southern FFA...
Middleport Discusses Keeping Brick Streets
Middleport Council listens to input from residents about keeping brick streets in the village. Photo by Madalyn Wood. MIDDLEPORT, Ohio...
Meigs Health Today: Healthy Gifts
From left, Laura Grueser and Laura Cleland with the gifts to help make 2018 healthy for area families. Submitted photo....
Deputy’s Notebook Dec. 14, 2017 to Jan. 1, 2018
(Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
Observing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Victim’s Assistance Program are calling on the people of...
Union questions conditions at Meigs Sheriff’s Office
Conditions at the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and Jail are being questioned with an environmental study being requested from the...
Middleport Seeking Resident Input on Future of Brick Street
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – Middleport residents will have the opportunity to have input into the future of the brick streets in...
Immunization Clinic Jan. 9, 2018
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 from 9-11...
Frozen Beauty
POMEROY, Ohio - Everyday the beauty of the river greets Meigs Countians. Cold temperatures may have Meigs County residents bundling...
Masonic Lodges in Meigs Install Officers
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Masonic lodges throughout the county recently installed new officers. Freemasonry is the oldest, largest and most...
Winter Story Time set to begin at Meigs Libraries
Preschoolers listening to a story at the Meigs County Library. Submitted photo. MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – The Meigs County District...
Holzer Welcomes First Baby of 2018
Baby Waylen Lee Fowler with his parents, Wesley and Alexandria Fowler. Submitted photo. GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer is proud to...
