Information Sought in Multiple Fires Investigation
A garage was a total loss and one of multiple fires in the early morning hours of July 26, 2020....
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Middleport Masonic Lodge Receives AED Donation from Fire Department
Jordan Pickens (left) Worshipful Master of Middleport Lodge #363, accepts two of three AEDs from Jesse Pullins, Secretary of Middleport...
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...
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...
Racine Set for July 4th Festivities
Scenes from 2019 Racine Independence Day Parade. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. Racine Set for July 4th Festivities RACINE, Ohio -...
Meigs Trade Days, Farmers’ Market, Yard Sales all set for the Weekend
Meigs Trade Days will be monthly at the Meigs County Fairgrounds through the summer and fall. Submitted photo. Meigs Trade...
Garage Fire in Racine
Members of the Racine and Syracuse Fire Department at the scene of a garage fire in Racine on March 26,...
Pomeroy FD Seeking Information on Trailer Fire
The Pomeroy Fire Department is seeking information on this fire. Photo courtesy Pomeroy FD. Pomeroy FD Seeking Information on Trailer...
ODNR and the State Fire Marshall Urge Caution During Spring Wildfire Season
ODNR and the State Fire Marshall Urge Caution During Spring Wildfire Season COLUMBUS, Ohio – The State Fire Marshal joins the...
Racine Fire Updates Training
Members of the Racine Fire Department practice proper placement of a c-collar for transport on a backboard. Photo by Brent...
Fire Alarm Activation Investigated at Courthouse
Pomeroy Pumper 2 in front of the Meigs County Courthouse during a fire alarm investigation. No issues were found. Photo...
Two Local Fire Departments Awarded Equipment Grants through ODNR
Two Local Fire Departments Awarded Equipment Grants through ODNR COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two local fire departments have received grants through the Ohio...
Fire at Pomeroy’s Wild Horse Cafe
Firefighter work to extinguish the fire at the Wild Horse Cafe. Photo by Carrie Rose. Fire at Pomeroy’s Wild Horse...
Bridge of Honor Closed Following Barge Collision
The Bridge of Honor was closed between Pomeroy and Mason following barges breaking loose on the Ohio River. Photo by...
One Dead Following Crash on State Route 143
One Dead Following Crash on State Route 143 MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - One man is dead following a crash just...
Two Separate Morning Crashes Result in Injuries
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Two separate crashes within about 15 minutes had first responders working hard January 22. The first...
November leading month for cooking fires in Ohio
November leading month for cooking fires in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio – Busy and inattentive home chefs during the Thanksgiving holiday are...
Racine Fire Department receives loan for new fire truck
From left, Racine Fire Department Captain David Neigler, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Bill Spurgeon, and Racine Fire Department member...
Meigs County 2019 General Election results
Meigs County 2019 General Election results POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County turned out to vote on three county wide issues...
Rutland home a total loss from morning fire
Firefighters worked hard to extinguish the flames from this Rutland home following a morning fire. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. Rutland...
Structure fire in Rutland
A fully involved fire of a home in Rutland. Photo by Madalyn Wood. Structure fire in Rutland RUTLAND, Ohio -...
October means return of outdoor burning restrictions
An escaped wildfire, even one burning in grass or weeds, is dangerous. Photo from ODNR. October means return of outdoor...
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...
Bashan VFD to hold Ice Cream Social Aug. 24, 2019
LONG BOTTOM, Ohio – The Bashan Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Aug. 24,...
