Jury finds Edward “Joey” King guilty on B&E charge
MIP file photo. POMEROY, Ohio - A man has been convicted in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas involving...
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Generation Now enters guilty plea in legislation scandal
Generation Now enters guilty plea in Ohio legislation scandal CINCINNATI, Ohio – An organization charged as part of a public...
Mother Sentenced for Harming Child
Margerete Watson Mother Sentenced for Harming Child GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces that Margarete Watson, 23,...
Suspect Name Released in Weekend Crash, Property Damage in Pomeroy
Jason Jenkins, 44, of Cheshire allegedly refused to exit the vehicle and had to be forcefully removed from the vehicle...
Halfhill Sentenced to 16-20 Years in Prison for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, OVI
Halfhill Sentenced to 16-20 Years in Prison for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, OVI POMEROY, Ohio - A Pomeroy man has been...
Detroit Man Arraigned on Heroin Charge, Bond Set
Meigs Independent Press file photo of the Meigs County Courthouse. Detroit Man Arraigned on Heroin Charge, Bond Set POMEROY, Ohio...
Ohio AG Yost Comments on Tucker Case
Larry Tucker being led away following sentencing. Photo by Carrie Rose. POMEROY, Ohio — It took almost a year to...
Tucker Sentenced
Larry Tucker being led away following sentencing in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo by Carrie Rose. Tucker...
Shade Man Sentenced on Burglary Conviction
Shade Man Sentenced on Burglary Conviction POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley announces that on January...
Man Sentenced on Drug Convictions
Man Sentenced on Drug Convictions POMEROY, Ohio - On January 14, 2020, Michael Wyatt, 40, of Middleport, Ohio, entered guilty...
Middleport Man Sentenced in Meth Trafficking Case
Middleport Man Sentenced in Meth Trafficking Case POMEROY, Ohio - On January 13, 2020, Douglas Noel, 29, of Middleport, Ohio,...
Neace sentenced for murder and attempted murder
Tammy Neace awaiting sentencing for murder and attempted murder in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo by Carrie...
Skatopia’s Brewce Martin convicted of assault
Brewce Martin awaiting the verdict in his felonious assault trial. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. Skatopia’s Brewce Martin convicted of assault...
Coon convicted of robbery
Jeffrey A. Coon awaits his change of plea hearing and sentencing in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo...
Neace convicted in murder of Kelli Markins
Tammy Neace, 45, awaits arraignment in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. She spoke with her attorney, Gregory Meyers...
Meigs Independent Press News Cast for Week of Oct. 1, 2019
Meigs Independent Press News Cast for Week of Oct. 1, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2tq8X41xHc
Racine man sentenced in Gallia County
Paul C. Byus Racine man sentenced in Gallia County GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A Racine man has been sentenced on a...
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict on Gross Sexual Imposition Charges, Not Guilty of Rape in Hess Trial
John W. Hess waits during a break for his trial on rape and gross sexual imposition charges resumes. Photo by...
Middleport Woman Among Others Sentenced in Gallia County Court
Middleport Woman Among Others Sentenced in Gallia County Court GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A Middleport woman has been sentenced for violating...
Pomeroy Man on Trial in Alleged Rape Case of Child
Pomeroy Man on Trial in Alleged Rape Case of Child Editor’s Note: The Meigs Independent Press does not identify victims...
Pomeroy Man Indicted in Fatal Crash
Pomeroy Man Indicted in Fatal Crash POMEROY, Ohio - A man has been indicted for his alleged involvement in a...
Former Eastern Coach Indicted on Sexual Battery Charge
Former Eastern Coach Indicted on Sexual Battery Charge POMEROY, Ohio - A former Eastern Local Basketball Coach has been indicted...
Gilmore Sentenced in Multiple Theft Cases
Gilmore Sentenced in Multiple Theft Cases POMEROY, Ohio - One man has been sentenced on theft charges in Meigs County....
Neace Waives Bond on Aggravated Murder Charge, Enters Not Guilty Plea
Tammy Neace, 45, awaits arraignment in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. She spoke with her attorney, Gregory Meyers...
Mullins Sentenced on Escape, Theft Charges
William Earl Mullins, Jr. with his attorney, Michael Huff, following sentencing on June 11, 2019. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. Mullins...
