Kiddie Tractor Pull returns to the 2017 Meigs County Fair
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio – “Pedal! Pedal! Pedal,” will soon be heard as the Kiddie Tractor Pull returns to the Meigs County...
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Youth gardening programs for educators and others coming in fall
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gardening is a great option for keeping your children off social media and in the outdoors. Instead...
Teachers invited to attend basic archery instruction workshop
ATHENS, Ohio - Classroom teachers and other members of school communities who are interested in becoming certified National Archery in...
Cancer survivor support group to meet
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer Center for Cancer Care is sponsoring a Cancer Survivor Support Group meeting on Thursday, August 10,...
Spirit Ride coming through Meigs County
RACINE, Ohio – A Racine business will be participating in a nationwide effort, the Spirit Ride, to remind motorists to...
2017 butter cow display unveiled, salutes beverage and student athletes
Chocolate milk butter sculpture uses color-tinted butter for first time ever COLUMBUS, Ohio – The annual butter display, one of...
Fair flu: It’s nothing to sneeze at
COLUMBUS, Ohio – If pigs could say gesundheit, you could be hearing the German blessing as you visit fairs this...
Take a hike! At the Conservation Area
If you want to avoid the pavement and crowds in town this summer, consider taking a short trip to the...
Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center announces belt promotions and award recipients
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Bitanga’s Martial Arts Center held the summer belt exam on Saturday June 24, 2017, 45 students at...
164th Ohio State Fair approaching
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Over the course of 163 years, it’s likely to believe that many changes have been implemented to...
Meigs Heritage Festival July 15
CHESTER, Ohio – The Meigs Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017. The event has been held...
Citizens to share concerns about Internet services during town hall meeting
MARIETTA, Ohio - Families without high-speed internet service are missing more than just the ability to download a movie or...
Fourth of July parades and activities around Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Meigs County celebrates America’s Independence with hometown pride and flare. In Rutland the celebration will be...
Special Needs Camp set for July 7-9 at Canter’s Cave
SOUTHEAST OHIO - “4-H is for everyone,” but sometimes accessibility issues deny youth with multiple handicaps the opportunity to attend...
DeWine announces candidacy for governor
CEDARVILLE, Ohio – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine formally announced today that he is a candidate for Governor in 2018....
French 500 Free Clinic scheduled for June 29
The French 500 Free Clinic serves the residents of Southeastern Ohio and Mason County, WV and beyond over the age...
Truck and tractor pull to be held in area
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. – "Ground shakin’, smoke spewing, mud flingin’ fun is coming to the Jackson County Junior Fairgrounds," according to...
Chester Kids Safety Fun Day set for June 17
CHESTER, Ohio – The Chester Fire Department is hosting Kids Safety Fun Day on June 17, 2017. With the goal...
Safe room to be displayed during Chester FD Kids Safety Fun Day
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency will have a...
URG brings world history to the community
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College are dedicated to keeping the history...
Ohio River Sweep June 17, volunteers needed
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Once again it is time for the Ohio River Sweep. The annual clean up along the...
Woodland management tour and cookout set
ALBANY, Ohio - There will be a Woodland Management Tour and Cookout event at Jeff and Shirley Latta’s property on...
Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume now open at Cincinnati Museum Center
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press will be offering a regular articles throughout the year, espcecially during the summer on...
Rio summer sports camps and clinics set
RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The University of Rio Grande Athletic Department has announced its 2017 Summer Camps and Clinics schedule....
Motor carrier safety highlighted during International Roadcheck 2017
PUCO seeking to enhance truck and bus safety, security throughout Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lives are being saved in Ohio...
