Troopers urge sober driving for Christmas
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive sober this holiday season....
Patrol Canine Training Facility opens in Marysville
Ribbon cutting at new canine training facility for the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Submitted photo.COLUMBUS, Ohio -...
6-State Trooper Project targeted impaired driving
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with members of...
Ohio Highway Patrol graduates 32 troopers in ceremony
COLUMBUS - The Patrol’s 164th Academy Class graduated today after 26 weeks of intense training. The keynote address was provided by Ohio Department of...
Troopers work to keep roadways safe during holidays
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol remains committed to removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roads before senseless tragedies occur. During the first...
One dead following early morning crash on State Route 7
TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio - One person has died as a result of two vehicle crash on State Route 7 near Tuppers Plains.According to a...
Former Meigs paramedic dies in ambulance crash
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Several years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to do a 24 hour ride along with a crew from Meigs EMS....
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 been recovered and several...
Patrol: OVI and seatbelt citations up for Labor Day Holiday, fewer...
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 13 fewer traffic fatalities over the Labor Day Holiday as compared to last year,...
Patrol focused on impaired drivers for Labor Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be safe this Labor Day weekend. Troopers will focus enforcement efforts on...
Patrol investigates substance exposure at correctional center
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a substance exposure at the Ross Correctional Institution (RCI) in Chillicothe. The...
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 is officially released, such...
Pomeroy man involved in pursuit and crash
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A Pomeroy man has been injured in a vechicle crash that is currently being investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.According...
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 Racine Fire Department responded to...
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 information is a brief...
