6-State Trooper Project targeted impaired driving
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project enforcing and raising awareness...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Patrol: OVI and seatbelt citations up for Labor Day Holiday, fewer fatal crashes
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 13 fewer traffic fatalities over the Labor Day Holiday as...
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...
Patrol investigates substance exposure at correctional center
UPDATED STORY CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a substance exposure at the Ross Correctional...
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...
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...
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...
One fatality in morning crash on US 33, road reopened
Several semis wait for the roadway to be cleared following a fatal crash on US 33. Most traffic was rerouted....
OSHP releases July Fourth statistics
2018 Fourth of July Ohio State Highway Patrol statistics. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is...
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...
Patrol to focus on safe driving around commercial vehicle
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State Highway Patrol and members of the Great Lakes Initiative will focus on commercial vehicle safety....
Patrol warns against drinking and driving this Fourth of July
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers during the...
22 officers graduate from Patrol’s Basic Peace Officer Class
163rd Academy Class Graduation. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Members of the 139th Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates...
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...
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....
Patrol Reports 15 Deaths During Memorial Day Weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 15 deaths on Ohio roadways during the 2018 Memorial Day...
Troopers urge seat belts, sober driving this Memorial Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Seat belt usage continues to be a primary focus for the Ohio State Highway Patrol as troopers...
Fatal Crash Claims Three on U.S. 33
Multiple agencies responded to the fatal crash. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The names of those involved...
Troopers Seize $43,000 Worth of Methamphetamine in Gallia County
Alleged drugs taken as a result of a traffic stop in Gallia County. Submitted photo. GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - On May...
