6-State Trooper Project to focus on distracted driving
6-State Trooper Project to focus on distracted driving COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining forces with...
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Fatal shooting being investigated in Gallia County, victim’s name released
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that led to a man’s death. According to...
Recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week locally and remembering victims
Shoes line the Pomeroy Parking lot representing the 516 new crime victims in Meigs County in 2018. Photo by Carrie...
Sheriff’s Office looking for stolen vehicle from Racine
Sheriff’s Office looking for stolen vehicle from Racine RACINE, Ohio - The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public...
Meigs man indicted by Gallia County Grand Jury
Meigs man indicted by Gallia County Grand Jury (Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual...
Meigs one of 445 Ohio law enforcement agencies committed to improving community-police relations
The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and Jail. Photo by Madalyn Wood. Meigs one of 445 Ohio law enforcement agencies committed...
Browning selected Gallipolis Post OSP Officer of the Year
Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary Officer Mark J. Browning has been selected as the Auxiliary Officer of the Year for...
Missing person reported, law enforcement and family seek public’s help
Missing person reported, law enforcement and family seek public’s help UPDATE - Andrew Smeck was found safe on March 29,...
University of Cincinnati completes Prevalence Study of Human Trafficking in Ohio
University of Cincinnati completes Prevalence Study of Human Trafficking in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office...
AG Yost calls for full-court press on predators
AG Yost calls for full-court press on predators COLUMBUS, Ohio — As men’s college basketball tournament games got underway in...
March Grand Jury indictments and cases
March Grand Jury indictments and cases (Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty...
Stolen property recovered, two arrested following investigation
From left, David Cline and Michael Runyon were taken into custody following the execution of search warrant. Police photos. Stolen...
Deputy’s Notebook: Feb. 25-March 17, 2019
Deputy’s Notebook: Feb. 25-March 17, 2019 The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook...
Only charred remains left of Pomeroy business following fire
Photos by Brent Rose. Only charred remains left of Pomeroy business following fire POMEROY, Ohio - Fire fighters were on...
Mountaineer Metals burns down in Pomeroy
POMEROY, Ohio - Five fire departments responded to a massive fire that engulfed Mountaineer Metals (old Midwest Steel building) late...
Don’t Press your Luck this St. Patrick’s Day
Don’t Press your Luck this St. Patrick’s Day COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging those who...
6-State Trooper Project netted arrests for drugs, weapons
The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project collaborated to remove drugs and illegal weapons...
Oral argument held in two Meigs County appeals cases
Oral argument held in two Meigs County appeals cases ATHENS, Ohio - On March 7, 2019, Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney...
Pomeroy FD responds to vehicle rollover
One vehicle crashed on State Route 7 out back of Pomeroy on March 5, 2019. Submitted photo. POMEROY, Ohio -...
Ohio State Bar Foundation honors Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney with Community Service Award
The presentation of the Community Service Award recognized Stanley for his extensive volunteer work in Meigs County, particularly as it...
Bailey enters ‘no contest’ in bear case
Clinton J. Bailey appeared to enter a no contest plea to a single misdemeanor charge following dangerous wild animal case...
Car crashes on Mulberry Avenue
The vehicle slid off the road and struck the stairs leading down to the pond. Photo courtesy of Pomeroy Fire...
Middleport PD make arrests in theft cases
Middleport PD make arrests in theft cases MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - The Middleport Police Department is reporting they have made several...
Report of firearm, drugs and an outstanding warrant lead to Racine arrest
POMEROY, Ohio - Deputies respond to call concerning drugs and a firearm in Racine that leads to an arrest. According...
Pageville burglary suspects in custody
Donald M. Gilmore POMEROY, Ohio - Two suspects are in custody following a series of burglaries and thefts in the...
