Farmer’s Bank Experiences Afternoon Robbery
Farmer's Bank Tuppers Plains branch experienced a robbery this afternoon. The staff was unharmed and are safe. They followed protocol,...
Courts and Police
Sheriff’s Office and Middleport PD Take Down Six in Meth Ring
Sheriff Keith Wood reports deputies with The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office disbanded a methamphetamine manufacturing operation on March 31, 2015....
The Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia-Meigs Take Down Meth Lab
On January 23, 2015 Deputies with the Meigs County Sheriff's Office and Agents from the Major Crimes Task Force of...
Body Found Near Portland, Suspect Now in Custody
UPDATED Meigs County Sheriff Keith O. Wood reports a body discovered Saturday on the banks of the Ohio River has...
Meigs County Sheriff’s Department Bust Multiple Meth Labs
MIDDLEPORT - On August 19, 2014 Sgt. A. Smith of the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a report of...
New Phone Scam in Ohio
Joe Browning, Gallia County Sheriff, was contacted by Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association concerning a scam circulating around parts of Ohio....
Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Find Meth and Marijuana
Sheriff Keith O. Wood reports, on July 30, 2014, Deputies discovered several Methamphetamine labs at two separate locations in Rutland...
Meth Lab Discovered in Middleport
Tony Chapell Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood reports the discovery of a meth lab and subsequent arrest of three individuals...
Kimes Relates Her Experience Working at Sheriff’s Office as Closing Arguments Set for Friday Morning
POMEROY - Accounts, questionable procedures, keys, and a messy sheriff's office were all discussed during Thursday's part of the trail...
Man Released on Own Recognizance While Child He Allegedly Abused Remains in Critical Condition
Thaddeus Bumgardner MEIGS COUNTY - A child remains in critical condition following alleged abuse by his father. Meigs County Sheriff,...
Complaints Against the Pomeroy Police Department and Chief Proffitt Brought to Council
Roads and Other Issues also Discussed Next Meeting Scheduled for Monday, June 23 Crystal Parker addresses the Pomeroy Council with...
Alleged Threats Lead to Arrest
Ernest Ramsey MEIGS COUNTY - Alleged threats have led to a weekend arrest. Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood reports that...
Federal Indictments Handed Down to Meigs County Residents in Crop Fraud Case
COLUMBUS - More than 1.5 million dollars is involved in a case of alleged fraud following the indictment of five...
Morning Accident Ties Up Traffic
The commercial semi driven by David Smith sustained damage following the crash with the pick up truck driven by Allen...
Calendine Files Suit Against Pomeroy Village, Proffitt, and Welker in Connection to Alleged Improper Employment Suspension
POMEROY - After about a year after his alleged indefinite suspension, former Pomeroy Police Officer Kyle Calendine has filed a...
Meigs County Common Pleas Most Wanted List
MEIGS COUNTY - The Meigs County Common Pleas Court has issued a 10 Most Wanted List. The Most Wanted are...
Sweep Brings 26 Arrests, Various Drug Charges
Several weapons were confiscated during the sweep. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. GALLIA AND MEIGS COUNTIES – Numerous individuals will be...
Multi-Agency Effort Nets Large Bust
Various drugs, weapons, and other items were displayed at a press conference for the Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia...
Pomeroy Council Discusses Parking Meters and Road Issues
POMEROY - Pomeroy council met this week and discussed several issues including parking meters and road issues. The meeting started...
Concern over Door to Door Visits about Energy Bills
MIDDLEPORT - Residents and officials were concerned after several reports came in about men going door to door asking to...
Reminder of Snow Emergency Levels
MEIGS COUNTY – As a reminder the following is the explanation of the Snow Emergency Levels issued by Meigs County...
Shoes Sought for Display to Remember Crime Victims
Donations may be dropped off at the Meigs County Prosecutor's Office in Pomeroy. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY -In 2013,...
Pomeroy Council Hears Resident Concerns, Considers Fee Hikes
POMEROY - Pomeroy Village Council met last week with several residents addressing concerns. Pomeroy merchant and resident, Annie Chapman, addressed...
Meigs County Delays and Closings Due to Weather
MEIGS COUNTY - The heavy snow fall has prompted closings and delays at many locations in Meigs County for Monday,...
