Former Probation and Corrections Officer in Custody
Larry D. Tucker ASHLAND, Ohio – A former corrections officer and probation officer has been taken into custody on a...
Courts and Police
Multiple People Arrested in Warrant and Indictment Round-up
Suspected drugs and paraphernalia discovered by law enforcement. Submitted photo. POMEROY, Ohio - According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood,...
Athens County Home Health Care Agency Owner Sentenced for Committing $2 Million Fraud
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined Benjamin C. Glassman, United States Attorney for the Southern District...
Ohio Doctor Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charges
HILLSBORO, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on April 27, 2018 that a former Hillsboro urgent care doctor...
One Vehicle Involved in Crash on State Route 7
POMEROY, Ohio – One vehicle has been involved in a crash on State Route 7. The crash occurred about 5...
Teacher Resignation Leads to Questions
POMEROY, Ohio - A high school teacher has resigned under questionable circumstances. Adam Smith has resigned as the Criminal Justice...
Holter Sentencing Protested, Calling for Stiffer Sentence
POMEROY, Ohio - For the first time since the 1980s, a protest was held at the Meigs County Courthouse. Protestors,...
Holter Receives Community Control, Register as Sex Offender
Edward J. Holter was sentenced April 25, 2108. Photo by Madalyn Wood. POMEROY, Ohio – A local man has been...
Three Taken into Custody Following Discovery of Alleged Drugs
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Suspected crystal methamphetamine discovered during traffic stop. According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood, on Friday, April...
Information and Ice Cream Offered at Meeting on Proposed New Jail
The current facility that voters will be deciding to replace on the Primary Ballot. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. SYRACUSE, Ohio...
Protest Scheduled for Holter Sentencing
The Meigs County Courthouse. Photo by Madalyn Wood. POMEROY, Ohio – A protest is being scheduled on the day of...
2018 National Law Day Guest Speaker Opportunity
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - May 1, 2018 is National Law Day. This year's theme is Separation of Powers: Framework for...
Reminder to Pay Delinquent Property Taxes
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley reminds Meigs County real estate owners who currently owe delinquent...
Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Job Shadowing Program
POMEROY, Ohio - Summer will be here before we know it, and with summer comes free time for our students....
CASA Training Set for April 24, 2018
ATHENS, Ohio - The Spring Pre-Service Training to be a CASA volunteer will be April 24, 2018 from 12 p.m....
Reward Offered as Investigation Continues in Mulberry Pond Duck Deaths
POMEROY, Ohio - Following tips from the public and further investigation, new information has come to light concerning the deaths...
Semi Rolls Over on US 33
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - A tractor trailer rollover closed a portion of US 33 near the Ravenswood Bridge. The call...
Decision Issued in Barnhart Appeal for New Trial
Richard Barnhart, Jr., walks across the courtroom to take his seat next to his attorney, Bob Toy. Photo by Carrie...
Parents and Students Reminded of Ohio’s Alcohol Law Ahead of Prom
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) is encouraging parents and students not to participate in illegal and dangerous...
Search Warrant Execution Results in Two Arrests
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Suspected drugs have been seized following the execution of a search warrant in Middeleport along with two...
April Grand Jury Hands Down Multiple Indictments
(Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty of a crime. It is...
Deputy’s Notebook for March 17 to April 4, 2018
(Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
Traffic Stop Leads to Two Arrests on Drug Charges
From left, Herbert Bare III and Misty Baird. MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Two people have been arrested following the discovery...
Questions Arise Concerning Vehicular Homicide Case, Hearing on Motions Held
Richard Barnhart, Jr., walks across the courtroom to take his seat next to his attorney, Bob Toy. Photo by Carrie...
Fire Being Investigated by Law Enforcement
The scene of the fire. Submitted photo. MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - A fire is being investigated by the Meigs County...
