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...
Government
Meigs County student selected to AG Teen Ambassador Board
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Meigs County student has been selected to be one of the Ohio Attorney General Office’s...
Meigs County youth appointed to Ohio State Junior Fair Board
Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board with Olivia Yost fourth from right. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Racine youth...
Rep. Edwards announces passage of legislation reforming Ohio’s hunting, fishing laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) announced that the Ohio House approved Senate Bill 257, legislation that makes...
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...
Health committee approves legislation reducing flow of opioids, expanding treatment options
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) today announced that the Ohio House Health Committee has passed legislation he...
Being safe with fireworks
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Fire Marshal is reminding Ohioians to have a safe Independence Day celebration by being...
Being safe during summer thunder and lightning storms
Lightning striking a tree. Photo courtesy NOAA. COLUMBUS, Ohio - In an annual coordinated effort with the National Weather Service...
Older adults are at higher risk for complications from extreme heat
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Aging reminds all Ohioans to treat hot temperatures and high humidity levels as...
Rep. Edwards honors area constituents during House Session
Nelsonville-York’s Middle School Archery National Champion Dominik Robson, left, with Rep. Jay Edwards, right, at the Ohio Statehouse. Robson beat...
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...
22 officers graduate from Patrol’s Basic Peace Officer Class
163rd Academy Class Graduation. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Members of the 139th Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates...
Search stops for missing man
ATHENS, Ohio - The search for a man that went missing in the Hocking River has stopped. According to a...
Meigs residents named to OSU dean’s list, graduate
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Several Meigs County residents recently earned recognition or earned degrees from The Ohio State University. According to...
Feral swine not disappearing anytime soon
A few years ago, there was a lot of discussion on the status of feral swine in Ohio. Although the...
Meigs Health Today: What you need to know about HPV
By Courtney C. Midkiff, BSC, MCHD Administrator and MCCI Member The Meigs County Health Department (MCHD); Meigs County Cancer Initiative,...
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...
Collaborative effort to sample for grass carp in Sandusky and Maumee Rivers
Fisheries biologists from multiple agencies, including the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, sampled the Maumee and Sandusky rivers for grass...
Courthouse offices to close for services of Byer and Story
POMEROY, Ohio - Several offices are closing to allow employees to attend the services for Judge Steven Story and Bob...
CDC: Fewer U.S. high school students having sex, using drugs
The 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) paints a promising picture about the drug and sexual behaviors U.S. high...
Safety tips for hot weather
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - As summer temperatures rise, it is important to know how to be safe in the heat...
Meigs Health Today: How dad can be part of the breastfeeding process
By Sherry Eagle, WIC Director When you first discover you’re pregnant there are so many things that run through your...
Ohio attorney general observes Elder Abuse Awareness Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined organizations around the world in commemorating Elder Abuse Awareness Day...
Ohio Department of Education celebrates new graduates headed to U.S. military
COLUMBUS, Ohio - In a first-ever ceremony held at The Ohio State University, the Ohio Department of Education celebrated the...
