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Governor DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Staff All Test Negative for COVID-19 COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a second test administered today in Columbus, Governor Mike DeWine has tested negative for COVID-19. First Lady Fran DeWine and staff members have also all tested negative for COVID-19. A PCR test was administered to the Governor and […]
Meigs Reports on Current COVID-19 Status POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting three additional confirmed cases and one probable case of COVID-19 in Meigs County. Today’s cases of COVID-19 bring Meigs County to 33 total cases (26 Confirmed, 7 Probable) since April. The additional confirmed cases along with one case reported on August 5 are linked to staff testing at long-term care facilities in […]
Governor DeWine Tests Positive for COVID-19 EDITOR’S NOTE: There was more information released after Governor DeWine took another test. That information can be found in the link below. The original story can be found below this link. ORIGINAL STORY COLUMBUS, Ohio — Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine took a test for COVID-19 as part of […]
COVID-19 Pop-up Test Site Coming to Athens, Open to Meigs Residents COLUMBUS, Ohio – A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available at Athens High School on August 7, 2020 from 1-6 p.m. The test side is open to Meigs Countians. Anyone can get a no- cost test at this location. No appointment is needed; […]
Probable Case of COVID-19 Announced in Meigs POMEROY, Ohio – A probable case of COVID-19 has been announce by the Meigs County Health Department. With this probable case of COVID-19, the total active cases to four in Meigs County. Today’s case of COVID-19 brings Meigs County to 26 total cases (20 Confirmed, 6 Probable) since April. The probable case is a female in the 80 to 89-year-old age range,who is not hospitalized. Today’s case is a […]
Ohio COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit New High During Pandemic Ohio Hospital Association data shows all time high of cases COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s hospitals saw their highest number of patients with COVID-19 this week since the pandemic began on March 9, 2020. Data from the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA), shows that 1,122 COVID-positive patients were being treated […]
Rio Cancels 2020 Graduation Ceremonies RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College announced the cancellation for the 2020 graduation ceremonies that were to be held on August 29th. In an email sent to students on July 24th, President Ryan Smith expressed disappointment in the decision and that canceling […]
DeWine: Child Care Providers May Return to Normal Class Sizes COLUMBUS, Ohio – Governor DeWine announced that child care providers in Ohio may return to their normal, statutory ratios and class sizes beginning on August 9, 2020. Child care providers have a choice to increase the number of children and staff members to the normal statutory […]
DeWine Restricts Fairs Further with Junior Fair Activities, Curfew COLUMBUS, Ohio – Governor DeWine announced today that county and independent fairs with an opening day on or after July 31, 2020, will be limited to specific junior fair events. “We’ve seen several fairs that have been doing an excellent job to keep fair-goers safe, yet […]
Butter Cow Tradition to be Celebrated with Mini-Butter Cows COLUMBUS, Ohio – Each summer, hundreds of thousands of visitors at the Ohio State Fair make their way through the Dairy Products Building to gaze in amazement at more than a ton of butter sculpted into incredible works of art. The annual butter display is a […]
PPE Toolkits Donated for Businesses SOUTHEAST OHIO – Being supplied and prepared for business in the days of COVID-19 means having PPE. “Small and medium sized businesses make up the backbone of Ohio’s economy and with grit and determination, they and their employees have persevered through unprecedented economic and health challenges during this pandemic. JobsOhio is pleased, along […]
Local Police Departments Receive Coronavirus Supplemental Funding COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that 114 local law enforcement agencies, courts and service providers have been awarded nearly $6 million to support the fight against COVID-19 during the second round of Ohio’s Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant program. Locally, three police departments […]
Health Department Addresses Accusation about Pomeroy McDonald’s POMEROY, Ohio – A social media posting by a former employee at McDonald’s of Pomeroy prompted the Meigs County Health Department to look into an allegation concerning an employee’s spouse testing positive for COVID-19. In a statement from the Meigs County Health Department, they noted being aware of […]
Mask Order to Begin July 23, 2020 for All of Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine announced today that there will be a mandatory mask order beginning July 23, 2020 at 6 p.m. This order is for citizens in all Ohio counties with masks to be worn while out in public. According to the […]
First COVID-19 Case Needing Hospitalization Reported for Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) is reporting the first COVID-19 hospitalization of a Meigs County resident. The hospitalization is a case that was reported July 15, 2020 by the MCHD. The total active cases remain at ten (10) in Meigs County, with 22 (16 Confirmed, 6 Probable) total cases since April. The Meigs County Health Department […]
OVB Recognizes Scholarship Winners GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – Ohio Valley Bank is recognizing the recipients of their annual scholarship program. Normally this is done through a banquet, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that was not possible. Typically, new and current scholars are presented checks during their county’s respective fairs, and 2020 scholars also are featured […]
Two Additional COVID Cases Reported in Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting two additional cases of COVID-19 bring the total active cases to five (5) in Meigs County. These confirmed cases of COVID-19 bringMeigs Counties to 17 total cases (15 Confirmed, 2 Probable) since April. The first case is a female in the 20 to 29-year-old age range, who is a direct contact of the case reported on […]
Governor DeWine Implores Ohioans to Unite to Prevent Spread of Covid-19 COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a statewide address from his office in the Statehouse tonight Governor DeWine said that the state is at a critical point in the COVID-19 pandemic and implored Ohioans to take appropriate action to reverse the rapidly increasing spread of the […]
Another COVID-19 Case Reported in Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting another confirmed case of COVID-19 bringing the county to 3 active cases. This is Meigs Counties 15th case (13 Confirmed, 2 Probable) since April. The patient is a male in the 50 to 59-year-old age range and is not hospitalized. According to the Health Department, “At this time, we please ask residents to refrain from calling […]
14th COVID-19 Case Announced in Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting a confirmed case of COVID-19 bringing the county to two active cases. This is Meigs Counties 14th case (12 Confirmed, 2 Probable) since April. The patient is a female in the 10 to 19-year-old age range and is not hospitalized. The Health Department statement regarding the 14th case, “At this time, we please ask residents […]
Including Confirmed and Probable Cases, Meigs County Notes 12th COVID-19 Case POMEROY, Ohio – The Meigs County Health Department is reporting a probable case of COVID-19. Counting confirmed and probable cases, this is Meigs Counties 12th case (10 Confirmed, 2 Probable) since April. The patient is a male in the 50 to 59-year-old age range and is not hospitalized. According to a Meigs County Health Department statement, “At this time, […]
School Guidelines, Public Health Advisory System Announced COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during a press conference on July 2, 2020. K-12 Schools Governor DeWine stated there will be new guidance for resuming school in the fall. “We […]
Fireworks Schedule for Meigs County MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – It just isn’t Independence Day without fireworks. While some of the annual celebrations are not taking place in the county this year, several fireworks displays will continue as scheduled on July 4, 2020. The fireworks display in Star Mill Park from the Racine Fire Department will […]
Programs Implemented to Keep Seniors at Nursing Homes Connected during COVID-19 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Departments of Aging and Medicaid have introduced two measures to keep seniors connected to loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective July 1, the state can begin reimbursing nursing facilities across the state for the purchase of tablets and […]
Racine Southern FFA Awards Announced Drive-through Recognition Due to COVID-19 RACINE, Ohio – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Annual Racine Southern FFA Awards Banquet was not held as it has been. Instead there was a “drive-through” awards presentation with students being met by the FFA Office Team, instructor Jenna Meeks and Ohio River Producers […]