Two Meigs County Deputies trained for D.A.R.E. Program
From left, Eastern Local School Resource Officer, Joseph Barnhart, and Meigs Middle and High School, School Resource Officer, Matthew Martin,...
Education and Learning
Racine Southern FFA competes in job interview career development event
From left to right are 2019 job interview participants Austin Rose, Rachel Jackson, Caelin Seth, and Cassidy Bailey. Submitted photo....
Chow Line: Enjoy holiday meals in moderation
Chow Line: Enjoy holiday meals in moderation I know it’s just the beginning of November, but I’m already dreading the...
Racine-Southern FFA Chapter attends National FFA Convention
Top to bottom, left to right Racine-Southern FFA members at National Convention: Ethan Mullen, Caelin Seth, Austin Rose, Austin Rice,...
WOUB Producer/Director inspires area students
Evan Shaw is a 13-time Emmy-Award winner, who graduated from Ohio University and grew up in Meigs County. Submitted photo....
Ohio EMA conducting Sever Weather Awareness Poster Contest for grades 1-6
Students across Ohio in grades 1-6 can participate in the severe weather awareness poster contest. Submitted image. Ohio EMA conducting...
Farmers Bank to host Rivalry on the River for Southern/Eastern game
Farmers Bank and RPG Management are sponsoring shirts for students at the inaugural Rivalry on the River. Submitted photo. Farmers...
350 Legend, Part II – New cartridge off to a good start
350 Legend, Part II - New cartridge off to a good start Low recoil, affordable ammo, and the ability to...
Spina Bifida Awareness
Spina Bifida Awareness By Angie Rosler, RN According to the Spina Bifida Foundation Association, approximately 1,600 babies are born in...
Shroud Encounter coming to Racine First Baptist Church
International lecturer and expert Russ Breault will be presenting the upcoming event, the Shroud Encounter at the First Baptist Church...
Rep. Edwards recognized for partnership in helping end childhood hunger
From left to right, Scott Wolfe, SLSD Federal Programs Director and Food Service Director; Scott Neely, CHA Director of Government...
Racine Southern FFA Chapter Competes in Soil Competitions
Mallory Stover, measuring slope of the land during a soil competition. Submitted photo. Racine Southern FFA Chapter Competes in Soil...
Milkweed pod collection continues through October
Milkweed pod collection continues through October There is still time to help monarch butterflies and other pollinators. To help foster...
News cast for Week of October 7, 2019
News cast for Week of October 7, 2019 Meigs Independent Press news cast for this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHVzKJ9H84k&t=3s
Southern recognized for being a military-friendly school
Southern recognized for being a military-friendly school LOGAN, Ohio — Nearly 150 school board members, administrators, staff, students and guests...
Racine Southern FFA Chapter visits Farm Science Review
FFA members and chaperone/alumni member attending the 2019 Farm Science Review. Submitted photo. Racine Southern FFA Chapter visits Farm Science...
Meigs Library to host free state and federal certification and business resource seminar
Meigs Library to host free state and federal certification and business resource seminar POMEROY, Ohio - An event to help...
Meigs Independent Press News Cast for Week of Oct. 1, 2019
Meigs Independent Press News Cast for Week of Oct. 1, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2tq8X41xHc
One in custody following bomb threat at Buckeye Hills Career Center
One in custody following bomb threat at Buckeye Hills Career Center GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A suspect is in custody following...
Southern FFA participates in 2019 FFA Forestry CDE
From left, Racine Southern FFA Forestry Team members Austin Rice, Raeven, Caelin Seth, Dylan Lyons, Rachel Jackson and Austin Rose....
Rabies awareness
Rabies awareness BY STEVE SWATZEL, SANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health According to the...
Night may fall, but you don’t have to
Night may fall, but you don't have to By Courtney Midkiff, Meigs Administrator September 23 is Falls Prevention Day along...
Hemp Dogbane conspicuous in area hayfields this year
Hemp Dogbane conspicuous in area hayfields this year Usually when a plant takes over a pasture, hayfield or crop field,...
First Hand Account of Ground Zero on 9/11 from a Meigs County Resident
First Hand Account of Ground Zero on 9/11 from a Meigs County Resident By Glenn Kelly To many when we...
Meigs County Teen Participates in 9/11 Memorial Climb
Hannah Smith, far right, poses along with her father, Shannon Smith, and others that participated in the annual memorial climb...
