Local couple seeks to create positive influence for youth with Pillar Interviews
POMEROY – Brandon and Rana Bartee are doing something no one would not expect photographers to do. They are interviewing...
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Ohio Dept. of Education announces Summer Food Service Program plans
Ohio increases participation in program COLUMBUS, Ohio - With the help of numerous sponsoring agencies and stakeholders, the Summer Food...
Student witnesses government transition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College works to keep traditions in Southeastern Ohio alive...
Language approved for May ballot concerning proposed new Sheriff’s Office
From last week's meeting, Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood along with Commissioners Randy Smith and Tim Ihle discuss the proposed...
Rutland attempts land sale that may violate FEMA agreement
Dollar General, then Family Dollar A second land development deal involving the Village of Rutland is in dispute. While...
Meigs Sheriff requests levy for new jail and offices
Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood looks over the proposed location for a new jail and Sheriff's Offices with Meigs County...
Holzer receives donation from Fruth Pharmacies
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer Center for Cancer Care recently received a donation from Fruth Pharmacies. Two Fruth locations hosted fundraisers...
Rutland Village in midst of controversial land deal
RUTLAND - A land development deal involving the Village of Rutland is in dispute. An agreement with an incoming business...
Last call for Senior Citizens Hall of Fame nominations
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Do you know outstanding older Ohioans who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their...
Meigs County one of five Ohio communities selected to receive detailed tech assessment and broadband plan
SOUTHEAST OHIO – Meigs County along with Vinton County have been selected to participate in an assessment for a broadband...
Farmers Bank to wrap up this season’s ‘Crawl for Cash’ nights at Southern
Students "Crawl for Cash" recently when Eastern hosted Southern. Additionally, the food drive helps a local food bank. Submitted photo....
Red Cross and Middleport FD install 164 new smoke detectors in village
By Drew Conde Volunteers install smoke detectors in this Red Cross file photo. Submitted photo. MIDDLEPORT - The American Red...
Southern grad named to West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
WEST VIRGINIA – A Southern High School graduate has been named to the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care. Rayan...
Pomeroy fails to hold meeting due to lack of quorum
POMEROY – A regularly scheduled meeting of the Pomeroy Village Council was canceled for lack of quorum Tuesday night. The...
Commissioners ‘cautious’ as $600,000 carryover could be needed for Medicaid sales tax short fall
From left, Meigs County Commissioners Mike Bartrum, Randy Smith and Tim Ihle discuss numbers with possible upcoming Medicaid sales tax...
Rio joins state initiative to end hunger
Rio sophomore, Jacob Click and Student Engagement Coordinator Seth Lawrence attended the 2016 Propel Ohio Leadership Summit. Submitted photo. RIO...
Task force agencies execute search warrant, drugs and stolen motocycles seized
GALLIPOLIS – Four people are in custody following the execution of a search warrant in Gallia County by multiple law...
Meigs Museum to hold open house
POMEROY – Following the successful grand reopening at this time last year, the Meigs County Historical Museum will have an...
Annual Meigs SWCD tree sale underway
POMEROY –The annual Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Tree Sale is underway with prices unchanged from last year, and...
Ohio EMA now accepting safe room applications
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program is once again accepting applications. The program provides a rebate for...
Crime victims’ rights training coming to Meigs County
POMEROY – The Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center is offering a course locally on victim’s rights at the Meigs County...
Pomeroy Council to consider continuing free parking
The future of parking meters in Pomeroy will be discussed at the next council meeting. Parking has been free on...
Middleport Council holds first meeting of the year
MIDDLEPORT – Middleport Council met January 9, 2017 for their first meeting of the year. The council organized for the...
Home National Bank hosts Family Night at Southern
Contestants wait to Dash for Cash at the annual Home National Bank Family Night. Submitted photo. RACINE – For 22...
Mayor optimistic about Middleport’s future as new business set to open soon
Furniture store to open in late February Once again there will be a furniture store at the former Ingels location....
