POMEROY, Ohio – In just one week, the 160th Meigs County Fair will officially open. The Meigs County Fair is August 14-19, 2023. The theme for this special anniversary year is “Pioneer Days to Modern Ways” chosen by the Junior Fair Board. The months of planning, hard work and preparation are about to come down […]
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168th Ohio State Fair set to open in less than two weeks
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In less than two short weeks, Ohio State Fair officials will open the gates to the 168th Ohio State Fair. Fairgoers attending the Ohio State Fair, July 26 through Aug. 6, can enjoy many free activities included in the price of admission such as thrilling entertainment, exhibitions, demonstrations, and much more. Fairgoers have […]
Enforcement results released for April Distracted Driving Month
Enforcement results released for April Distracted Driving Month Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch announces the enforcement results from April for Distracted Driving Month. This enforcement program is part of the Summer Holiday Enforcement Program Grant through the Ohio Traffic Safety Office. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office received a grant total of $12,173.06 for 344 hours […]
Ohio Watercraft registration will no longer be offered at Pomeroy business
Since 1970 Bill Quickle’s Insurance Plus office has offered the Watercraft registration to the county. Effective this Friday May 12 at 5 p.m. they will stop being a registration point for Ohio Watercraft. Quickle’s office stated that registrations will be available at these locations, Athens County Common Pleas 1002 E. State St Suite 8 740 592 […]
21st Big Bend Blues Bash August 5-6, 2022
21st Big Bend Blues Bash August 5-6, 2022 POMEROY, Ohio – The Pomeroy Blues and Jazz Festival returns August 5-6, 2022. The two day festival is held on the levee in Pomeroy. In addition to music the festival features food trucks and vendors. Tickets are $25 for Friday, August 5 and $35 for Saturday. Additionally, […]
Meigs County Fair Returns with Old Favorites and a Few Changes for 2022
Meigs County Fair Returns with Old Favorites and a Few Changes for 2022 ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio – It is once again time for the cotton candy, livestock shows and harness racing at the Rock. The Meigs County Fair returns August 15-20, 2022. The Junior Fair theme chosen by the Junior Fair Board is “Moovin’ & Groovin’ […]
Meigs County Independence Day Celebrations
Meigs County Independence Day Celebrations MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Communities around the county will be celebrating Independence Day with activites through the weekend. Rutland Volunteer Fire Department Ox Roast – July 2, 2022 Events kick off with the annual parade line up at 10 a.m. on Depot Street. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Large […]
Safety Day for Kids Set for July 31
Safety Day for Kids Set for July 31 SYRACUSE, Ohio – The Village of Syracuse is hosting a Safety Day this Saturday, July 31, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Syracuse Municipal Park. For this year’s event, the Syracuse Fire Department and the Syracuse Police Department will have the Meigs County London Pool […]
UBB 29 Miners Memorial Race Held
UBB 29 Miners Memorial Race Held The I-77 Speedway in Ripley, West Virginia hosted two nights of racing July 23, and 24, for the 11th Annual Upper Big Branch 29 Miners Memorial Race. Headlining the weekend was the Renegades of Dirt Tour. Friday night’s program included the Steel Block Late Models, Sport Mods, Street Stock, […]
Meigs Health Today: Safety with Home Pools
Meigs Health Today: Safety with Home Pools By Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health The number of private swimming pools in the US has skyrocketed since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. What better way to spend time during a lock-down than in a private swimming pool, right? Many homeowners have no idea the […]
Take precautions to avoid ticks in the outdoors this summer
Take precautions to avoid ticks in the outdoors this summer COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is encouraging hunters, anglers, birders, and all outdoor enthusiasts to use caution and take steps to avoid contact with Ohio’s tick species while exploring the outdoors this summer. Ticks are found throughout Ohio […]
Racine sets Independence Day activities
Racine sets Independence Day activities RACINE, Ohio – The annual Racine celebration of American Indepence Day is set as usual except for a change in the time of the parade. The Village of Racine has announced the Independence Day activities for Sunday, July 4, 2021. The day will kick off with the Racine Volunteer Fire […]
Bashan Fire Department Homemade Ice Cream Sale
Bashan Fire Department Homemade Ice Cream Sale LONG BOTTOM, Ohio – The Bashan Volunteer Fire Department will be selling homemade ice cream on August 29, 2020 beginning at 11 a.m. until sold out. Each year the fire department holds an Ice Cream Social, but this year with the coronavirus pandemic restrictions carry out only will […]
DeWine Restricts Fairs Further with Junior Fair Activities, Curfew
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 […]
4th of July Celebrated in Racine
4th of July Celebrated in Racine RACINE, Ohio – It was all red, white and blue in Racine for the annual celebration on July 4, 2020. The celebration began with a parade, went to a frog jumping contest and continued through to fireworks that evening in Star Mill Park. Below are scenes from the day. […]
Memorial Program Set for Battle of Buffington Island
Memorial Program Set for Battle of Buffington Island PORTLAND, Ohio – A memorial service will be held in remembrance of the Battle of Buffington Island on July 18, 2020 at 11 a.m. in the park in Portland, Ohio. The memorial program involves various organizations including Ohio Department Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, […]
Safety and Fireworks: What You Need to Know
Safety and Fireworks: What You Need to Know WASHINGTON, D.C. – This year’s July 4th holiday may look different from most, with many people celebrating from home due to social distancing restrictions still in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19. All too often, however, Independence Day backyard celebrations can end up with a […]
Fireworks Schedule for Meigs County
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 […]
Tips for Staying Cool, Being Safe in the Summer Heat
Tips for Staying Cool, Being Safe in the Summer Heat MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Temperatures are predicted to be in the 90s through the July 4th weekend. Celebrating the red, white and blue should be a good time, but not if you or a loved one becomes overcome by the heat. Here are some tips […]
Racine Set for July 4th Festivities
Racine Set for July 4th Festivities RACINE, Ohio – Racine is set for the annual celebration of Independence Day this weekend. On July 4, 2020 events kick off with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. Parade line-up begins at 9 a.m. at Southern High School. Anyone wanting to be judged must be in line by […]
Kountry Resort Campground Aqua Park Set to Open
Kountry Resort Campground Aqua Park Set to Open RACINE, Ohio – After delays due to the coronavirus pandemic and weather, the Aqua Park at Kountry Resort Campground is set to open. The grand opening for the water park is July 3, 2020. Owners Andy and Tess Campbell took over Kountry Resort Campground five years ago […]
Patrol warns against drinking and driving this Fourth of July
Patrol warns against drinking and driving this Fourth of July Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period, which begins at midnight Thursday, July 2 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, […]
Meigs Trade Days, Farmers’ Market, Yard Sales all set for the Weekend
Meigs Trade Days, Farmers’ Market, Yard Sales all set for the Weekend MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – After months of no events in Meigs County due to COVID-19 and Ohio’s response to it, the county is getting back to the swing of things. As with every Saturday through October, the Meigs County Farmers’ Market will be […]
9 Ohio State Park Lodges to reopen June 5
9 Ohio State Park Lodges to reopen June 5 State Park campgrounds are open, and many deluxe cabins will open on June 1 COLUMBUS, Ohio — There’s never been a better time to plan your Ohio outdoor getaway than now. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), all Ohio State Park lodges will reopen […]
Meigs County Fair Moving Ahead as Governor Finally Releases COVID-19 Guidance for Fairs
Meigs County Fair Moving Ahead as Governor Finally Releases COVID-19 Guidance for Fairs POMEROY, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has finally released guidelines and input for fairs and festivals across the state. Many fairs and festivals have been forced to cancel due to the delayed response from Governor DeWine. The Meigs County Fair is […]