Logan shooting suspect with ties to Meigs County name released
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Sheriff Keith O Wood reports that on September 9, 2018 at approximately 2:43 a.m. his...
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Shooting suspect from Logan taken into custody in Meigs
POMEROY, Ohio - A suspect wanted in connection with a shooting in Logan, Ohio has turned himself to authorities in...
Multiple suspects in custody following discovery of missing man’s body
ATHENS, Ohio – Following an investigation involving multiple agencies and across county lines, the body of a missing man has...
Three juveniles implicated in suspicious Syracuse fire
The fire on Water Street in Syracuse has been deemed suspicious and suspects have been identified. Photo from Syracuse Police...
Pomeroy man attempts to flee police, arrested on drug charges
Michael J. Hankinson POMEROY, Ohio - A man is in custody following an alleged attempt to flee law enforcement and...
Two person aircraft crashes in Racine
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not release direct photos of fatal crashes. Until the condition of the occupants...
Batman, Unspoken, Citizen Way coming to Meigs County Fair Kids Day
POMEROY, Ohio - Something new is coming to Kids Day at the Meigs County Fair. This year the Meigs County...
Hay bales catch fire on US 33
RACINE, Ohio - Hay bales on a trailer caught fire causing issues on US 33 on July 19, 2018. The...
Around the firehouse: June 2018
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Around the Firehouse is a listing of basic information on fire department runs in Meigs County, Ohio. The...
Deputies make drug bust
Items confiscated. Submitted photo POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood reports that on Saturday, July 14, 2018 his...
Man taken into custody after execution of search warrant
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - One man has been taken into custody on drug related charges following the execution of a search...
Scenes from the Rutland Fourth of July Parade
RUTLAND, Ohio - The day was hot and sunny, but that did not hamper the fun at the 2018...
Athens Sheriff seeking escaped inmates
Law enforcement officials are seeking Brian Chaney (left), 31, and Tyler Howard (right), 31. Submitted photo. UPDATE ATHENS, Ohio -...
Middleport celebrates the Fourth of July
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - With an excessive heat, the 2018 Fourth of July Parade in Middleport had a shortened route. The...
Scenes from Racine’s July Fourth parade
RACINE, Ohio - Area residents came together to celebrate Independence Day with the annual Racine parade. From fire trucks to...
House bill proposes to help spouses of deceased first responders
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) announced that the Ohio House has passed legislation that would grant surviving...
Reedsville sex offender sentenced for failing to register
POMEROY, Ohio - A sex offender will be serving 18 months in prison for failing to register as court order....
Deputy’s Notebook: May 12-June 3, 2018
(Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
McDonald sentenced on community control violations
POMEROY, Ohio - A Rutland man has been sentenced to serve seven years in prison. According to Meigs County Prosecuting...
Suspects arrested in theft of Reeds Country Store and TNT Pit Stop
Stacks of cigarettes that law enforcement say were taken from the two stores. Submitted photo. POMEROY, Ohio - Two suspects...
Law enforcement investigating gas station theft
POMEROY, Ohio - Law enforcement is investigating a break in at a local gas station and convenience store. According to...
Man that led police on chase, crashed at Eastern HS sentenced
A high speed chase ended at Eastern High School where the suspect, Jason Austin, crashed into the school's sewer plant....
McDonald taken into custody
Harley McDonald POMEROY, Ohio - A suspect being sought by law enforcement has been apprehended. According to Meigs County Sheriff...
Police seeking information on stolen vehicle
POMEROY, Ohio – A vehicle theft is being investigated in Pomeroy. According to Pomeroy Police Department Chief Mark E. Proffitt,...
Rep. Edwards Introduces Bill Eliminating Fee for Firefighter, Police License Plates
Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) COLUMBUS, Ohio - A bill has been presented to elimate a fee on nonstandard license plates...
