Spina Bifida Awareness
Spina Bifida Awareness By Angie Rosler, RN According to the Spina Bifida Foundation Association, approximately 1,600 babies are born in...
Government
Rep. Edwards recognized for partnership in helping end childhood hunger
From left to right, Scott Wolfe, SLSD Federal Programs Director and Food Service Director; Scott Neely, CHA Director of Government...
Time and Ally Financial honor Pomeroy auto dealer
Mark Porter Time and Ally Financial honor Pomeroy auto dealer Mark Porter Wins National Recognition for Community Service NEW YORK,...
Governor orders flag at half-staff for Cpl. Walker
Governor orders flag at half-staff for Cpl. Walker COLUMBUS, Ohio — In honor of the life and service of Corporal...
Tobacco 21 Law in effect
Tobacco 21 Law in effect COLUMBUS, Ohio - As of October 17, 2019 it is illegal to give, sell, or...
News cast for Week of October 7, 2019
News cast for Week of October 7, 2019 Meigs Independent Press news cast for this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHVzKJ9H84k&t=3s
Southern recognized for being a military-friendly school
Southern recognized for being a military-friendly school LOGAN, Ohio — Nearly 150 school board members, administrators, staff, students and guests...
Health Literacy: What does that even mean?
Health Literacy: What does that even mean? By Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSN - Maternal & Child Health, Program Director...
Governor DeWine Unveils STRONG Ohio Bill
Gov. Mike DeWine unveils his Strong Ohio bill. Submitted photo. Governor DeWine Unveils STRONG Ohio Bill (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor...
Gov. DeWine calls for legislation to curb youth vaping
Gov. DeWine calls for legislation to curb youth vaping COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that as...
Six-month countdown: Ohio ramps up census outreach
Six-month countdown: Ohio ramps up census outreach By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - The six-month countdown to Census Day...
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...
Rabies awareness
Rabies awareness BY STEVE SWATZEL, SANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR Steve Swatzel, RS, Director of Environmental Health According to the...
CDC investigating vaping and lung injuries
CDC investigating vaping and lung injuries The latest findings from the investigation into lung injuries associated with e-cigarette use, or...
Three of four escapees from Gallia Jail in custody
Three of the four escapees from the Gallia County Jail have been captured by law enforcement. Three of four escapees...
More information released as escapees still sought from Gallia Jail
The license plate and example of what the vehicle escapees from the Gallia County Jail may be driving. Submitted photo....
Stanley to be awarded Ohio State Bar Foundation Award
Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James Stanley at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Submitted photo. Stanley to be awarded Ohio State...
Night may fall, but you don’t have to
Night may fall, but you don't have to By Courtney Midkiff, Meigs Administrator September 23 is Falls Prevention Day along...
Ohio farm aid welcomed but permanent solutions sought
Ohio farm aid welcomed but permanent solutions sought By Diane Bernard LIMA, Ohio - Ohio farmers looking for relief for...
Rep. Edwards named Public Official of the Year by environmental organization
From left, Sam Spofforth, Executive Director for Clean Fuels Ohio, State Representative Jay Edwards, and Jason Phillips, Policy Director for...
Nominations open for Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Nominations open for Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame COLUMBUS, Ohio – Since 1976, 486 outstanding older Ohioans have been inducted...
Pomeroy Man Arrested in Major Human Trafficking Sting
Pomeroy Man Arrested in Major Human Trafficking Sting COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Pomeroy man was one of more than 100...
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...
Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks COLUMBUS, Ohio — In honor of the lives...
