Partners for Justice Program being led by Prosecutor and Victim Assistance offices
During the inaugural meeting of the Meigs County Partners for Justice Program, Middleport Police Department’s Lt. Chris Pitchford was named...
First Responders
Racine FD logs more than 2,000 manhours for 2018
Volunteers work to clean one of the fire trucks at the Racine Fire Department. File Photo. RACINE, Ohio - The...
Names released in Old Dexter Road fatal fire
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The identities of the fatal fire victims on Old Dexter Road have been released. According to...
Paramedic found deceased at Meigs base
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A paramedic at MedFlight’s Meigs County helicopter base in Pomeroy, Ohio was found deceased on the morning...
Fatal fire in Meigs being investigated
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Two people are deceased following a fire at a residence on Old Dexter Road. Meigs County...
One dead following early morning crash on State Route 7
TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio - One person has died as a result of two vehicle crash on State Route 7 near...
Former Meigs paramedic dies in ambulance crash
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Several years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to do a 24 hour ride along with a...
Woman reported missing, found needing medical attention
POMEROY, Ohio - A woman reported missing was found in need of medical attention. According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith...
Holzer celebrates National Security Officers Appreciation Week
POMEROY, Ohio - Holzer is proud to recognize security officers during the fourth annual National Security Officer Appreciation Week, September...
Three juveniles implicated in suspicious Syracuse fire
The fire on Water Street in Syracuse has been deemed suspicious and suspects have been identified. Photo from Syracuse Police...
Two person aircraft crashes in Racine
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not release direct photos of fatal crashes. Until the condition of the occupants...
Hay bales catch fire on US 33
RACINE, Ohio - Hay bales on a trailer caught fire causing issues on US 33 on July 19, 2018. The...
Around the firehouse: June 2018
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Around the Firehouse is a listing of basic information on fire department runs in Meigs County, Ohio. The...
Scenes from the Rutland Fourth of July Parade
RUTLAND, Ohio - The day was hot and sunny, but that did not hamper the fun at the 2018...
Middleport celebrates the Fourth of July
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - With an excessive heat, the 2018 Fourth of July Parade in Middleport had a shortened route. The...
Scenes from Racine’s July Fourth parade
RACINE, Ohio - Area residents came together to celebrate Independence Day with the annual Racine parade. From fire trucks to...
House bill proposes to help spouses of deceased first responders
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) announced that the Ohio House has passed legislation that would grant surviving...
Continuing a Racine Independence Day tradition
Members of the Racine Fire Department work to clean one of the trucks for the Independence Day parade. Submitted photo....
Racine Firefighters Association to bolster fire prevention efforts with FM Global Grant
RACINE, Ohio—The Racine Firefighters Association has received a $900 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest...
Firefighters respond to unoccupied structure fire on Mulberry Avenue
Firefighters worked to quickly knockout the fire on Mulberry Avenue, keeping it from spreading to other homes. Submitted photo. POMEROY,...
Rep. Edwards announces $20,000 corporate donation to fire department
NELSONVILLE, Ohio - State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) announced that TransCanada will join him in presenting a $20,000 donation to...
Missing man identified, search called off in Hocking River
ATHENS, Ohio - A man that went missing in the Hocking River has been identified and the search for him...
Search stops for missing man
ATHENS, Ohio - The search for a man that went missing in the Hocking River has stopped. According to a...
Search for missing man in Hocking River continues
ATHENS, Ohio - Search operations for a missing man are set to begin again at 8 a.m. on June 25,...
Remembering a servant: Robert “Bob” Byer
Members of the Middleport and Pomeroy Fire Departments stand at attention as Robert “Bob” Byer is taken to his final...
