Updated proposals presented to Ohio Wildlife Council
Three members of the Ohio Wildlife Council, from front to back, Mike Rex, Tom Vorisek, and Karen Stewart-Linkhart. From a...
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2018 Ohio State Fair comes to a close with more than 908,000 visitors
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2018 Ohio State Fair concluded its 12-day run on Sunday, Aug. 5 with an estimated 908,306...
Ohio’s fall hunting season starts Sept. 1
It’s time to break out that gun or bow that’s been sitting in the closet the past eight months or...
Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions breaks two records
The Ohio State Fair entrance. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions livestock auction, held...
Tips for Sales Tax Holiday Aug.3-5, 2018
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As consumers prepare for Ohio’s sales tax holiday and the upcoming school year, Ohio Attorney General Mike...
Highlighted events at the Ohio State Fair for July 31, 2018
The Ohio State Fair. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Fair is in full swing, explore the wide...
Meigs Health Today: Wise and well at work
By Ciara Martin, MPH Creating Healthy Communities Project Director Do you ever feel like you spend more time at your place...
ODNR to host free shooting day at ranges
Ohio Department of Natural Resources shooting range at Deer Creek. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Recreational shooters both young and...
Meigs County Cancer Initiative to meet
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Cancer Initiative, Inc. will meet on Mon., Aug. 6, 2018 at noon in the...
Meigs County Economic Development Office launches new website
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Economic Development Office recently launched a new website. The purpose of the organization is...
Consumer Alert: Individuals posing as Premium Health Plan representatives
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment is warning Ohioans of an insurance fraud scam involving individuals...
Food license 101
by Dawn Keller Food licenses are issued by your local health department. They are required for (almost) anyone selling food...
Black bears occasional visitors to the Buckeye State
It is almost becoming commonplace this time of year, the moving of a black bear through our part of the...
Legislators addressing governor’s executive order on agriculture
Speaker Ryan at the press confernce. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Speaker of the Ohio House Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) today,...
C8 update: DuPont/Chemours ask area judge to dismiss Ohio’s PFOA case
By Callie Lyons MARIETTA, Ohio - Washington County Judge Randall Burnworth today (July 20, 2018) heard arguments in the State...
Steamboats once a common sight on the Ohio River
On Thursday, July 17, 2018 my wife and I, along with our friend Gary Coleman, ventured to Huntington, West Virginia,...
Ohio names state park for Jesse Owens
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The daughters of Olympic hero Jesse Owens were joined by Ohio officials including Gov. John Kasich at...
Rule changes proposed to Ohio Wildlife Council
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Changes to the 2019-2020 fishing season were among the regulations proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council at...
Grain handler pleads guilty to stealing more than $3 million from Ohio farmers
NORWALK, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David Daniels announced today that a...
Ohio House approves Steve Story Memorial Highway designation
Judge Steven Story COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Jay Edwards (R – Nelsonville) announced the House approved Senate Bill 238,...
Court of Appeals upholds aggravated assault conviction of Yost
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A decision by the Ohio Fourth District Court of Appeals has affirmed a Meigs County conviction. According...
Portion of State Route 124 remains closed, work continues
RACINE, Ohio – Work continues on a major rockslide that has kept a portion of State Route 124 closed....
Sculptors begin work on 2018 butter display at Ohio State Fair
The butter cow exhibit is a favorite at the fair. The 2018 exhibit sculpting is underway. Pictured is the 2017...
Athens Sheriff seeking escaped inmates
Law enforcement officials are seeking Brian Chaney (left), 31, and Tyler Howard (right), 31. Submitted photo. UPDATE ATHENS, Ohio -...
Legislation on Ohio companion animals, humane options for dog wardens
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) has announced the passage of House Bill 552, legislation that makes changes...
