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ODNR Urges Caution During Ohio’s
Spring Wildfire Season

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 Staff Report 100 Views 2 min read

ODNR Urges Caution During Ohio’sSpring Wildfire Season  COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is urging Ohioans to

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EMS Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News News Uncategorized 

Tanker rollover at the Hot Spot

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Brent Rose 1414 Views 0 min read

Tanker rollover at the Hot Spot GREAT BEND, Ohio – A tanker hauling fuel has rolled over near the intersection

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Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News Middleport, Ohio News Public Safety Uncategorized 

Middleport Fire Fighter passes away

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Brent Rose 1183 Views 1 min read

Middleport Fire Fighter passes away The Middleport Fire Department announced the death of Kevin Dailey Tuesday on their Facebook page.

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Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News Middleport, Ohio News Uncategorized 

 Middleport firefighter John Bentz recently competed on Moonshiners Master Distillers 

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 Brent Rose 2535 Views 1 min read

 Middleport firefighter John Bentz recently competed on Moonshiners Master Distillers.   Moonshine Master Distillers is a show on the Discovery channel

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Fire Department Fire Safety First Responders Meigs County News News Pomeroy, Ohio Public Safety Uncategorized 

Pomeroy Firefighter Hartenbach recognized for 50 years of service

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Brent Rose 310 Views 0 min read

On Sunday January 8, 2023 the Pomeroy fire department recognized Firefighter Steve Hartenbach for his 50th anniversary of serving on

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Meigs County fire departments receive MARCS Grant

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 Brent Rose 234 Views 2 min read

Meigs County fire departments receive MARCS grant COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fire departments in Meigs County have been awarded grant funding

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Christmas Education and Learning Fire Department Fire Safety Holidays Meigs County News News Seasons Uncategorized Winter 

Holiday fire and carbon monoxide protection tips

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 Staff Report 110 Views 2 min read

PREPARE AND PROTECT: RISK FOR HOME FIRES AND CARBON MONOXIDE INCIDENTS INCREASE THIS TIME OF YEAR* As you unbox your

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EMS Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News Middleport, Ohio News Uncategorized 

Fire destroys two structures in Middleport

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 Staff Report 1041 Views 1 min read

Middleport, Ohio-  Saturday, December 10 at 5:36 a.m. Middleport fire department was alerted along with mutual aid from Pomeroy and

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County Sheriff Courts and Police EMS Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News News Ohio State Highway Patrol Racine, Ohio Uncategorized 

One Fatality in Motorcycle Crash Near Racine

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022 Staff Report 209 Views 1 min read

One Fatality in Motorcycle Crash Near Racine RACINE, Ohio – One person has died following a motorcycle crash on Apple

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County Sheriff Courts and Police EMS Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News News Ohio State Highway Patrol Tuppers Plains, Ohio Uncategorized 

Fatal Crash Occurs in Tuppers Plains

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Staff Report 132 Views 1 min read

Fatal Crash Occurs in Tuppers Plains TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio – A fatal crash happened in the early morning hours of

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State Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service to Hold Regional Listening Tours, Open to Public

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Staff Report 60 Views 2 min read

State Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service to Hold Regional Listening Tours, Open to Public COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio

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EMS Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News News Uncategorized 

Garage Fire in Racine

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Brent Rose 86 Views 1 min read

Garage Fire in Racine RACINE, Ohio – A garage fire outside of Racine is a total loss despite the efforts

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Consumer Alerts Consumer and Health News Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News News Uncategorized 

Scam Alert Concerning Area Fire Departments

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 Staff Report 71 Views 0 min read

Scam Alert Concerning Area Fire Departments MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Scammers are sending out text messages concerning area fire departments.

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EMS Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News News Pomeroy, Ohio Uncategorized 

First Responders Conduct High Angle Rescue in Pomeroy

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 Staff Report 83 Views 2 min read

First Responders Conduct High Angle Rescue in Pomeroy POMEROY, Ohio – First responders were called to rescue individuals that were

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Fire Department First Responders Government Meigs County News News State/National Uncategorized 

Governor DeWine Announces Ohio Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service

April 14, 2022April 26, 2022 Staff Report 56 Views 3 min read

Governor DeWine Announces Ohio Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the

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Human Trafficking Awareness Webinar Scheduled for Ohio Fire, EMS Personnel 

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 Staff Report 59 Views 1 min read

Human Trafficking Awareness Webinar Scheduled for Ohio Fire, EMS Personnel  COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel

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Arrests County Sheriff Courts and Police EMS Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News News Ohio State Highway Patrol Uncategorized 

Suspect in Custody Following Pursuit that Began in West Virginia, Ended in Pomeroy

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Staff Report 107 Views 2 min read

Suspect in Custody Following Pursuit that Began in West Virginia, Ended in Pomeroy POMEROY, Ohio – One person is in

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Crash Results in Fatality on US 33

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 Staff Report 69 Views 1 min read

Crash Results in Fatality on US 33 RACINE, Ohio – A two vehicle crash has resulted in a one fatality.

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Fatal Crash Occurs Overnight

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 Staff Report 101 Views 1 min read

Fatal Crash Occurs Overnight LANGSVILLE, Ohio – A one vehicle crash resulted in a fatality in the Langsville area at

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Fire Destroys Syracuse Home

November 3, 2021 Carrie Rose 63 Views 1 min read

Fire Destroys Syracuse Home SYRACUSE, Ohio – Three fire departments worked to extinguish a structure fire in Syracuse on Nov.

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Racine Fire Department MIP Photo
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Racine FD Receives Grant to Replace Jaws of Life

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 Brent Rose 61 Views 1 min read

Racine FD Receives Grant to Replace Jaws of Life RACINE, Ohio – The Racine Fire Department recently received the FEMA’s

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Arts & Entertainment Children Community EMS Event Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News News Summer Activities Syracuse, Ohio Uncategorized Village Police Departments 

Safety Day for Kids Set for July 31

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 Brent Rose 48 Views 1 min read

Safety Day for Kids Set for July 31 SYRACUSE, Ohio – The Village of Syracuse is hosting a Safety Day

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More Information Released in Fatal Crash on State Route 7

July 26, 2021 Staff Report 222 Views 1 min read

More Information Released in Fatal Crash on State Route 7 CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Information has been released involving the

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Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News News Uncategorized 

Columbia Township FD adds Fire Engine

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 Brent Rose 77 Views 2 min read

Columbia Township FD adds Fire Engine COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Columbia Township Volunteer Fire Department has upgraded their fire engine.

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Courts and Police EMS Fire Department First Responders Meigs County News News Ohio State Highway Patrol Uncategorized 

Single vehicle crash results in one fatality

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 Staff Report 112 Views 0 min read

Single vehicle crash results in one fatality RUTLAND, Ohio – One person is dead following a single vehicle crash in

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