US Wildlife Officials give up on the Eastern Mountain Lion
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced last week that it is removing the Eastern Cougar from its threatened and...
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PUCO Reminds Ohioians Heating Assistance is Available
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants to remind Ohioans that assistance is available for those...
Advisory Group on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Issues Report
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that his Advisory Group on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) has...
Multiple People Arraigned in Common Pleas Court on Animal Fighting Charges
POMEROY, Ohio – Multiple people were arraigned in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas Jan. 24, 2018 on animal...
Medical Marijuana License Process Continues to be Questioned, Appeals Being Filed
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The question of licenses for medical marijuana grow facilities in the state continues to be questioned. Many...
Enjoy Naturalist Programs, Winter Hikes in February
Take a hike and enjoy some of the state’s trails in winter splendor. Photo from ODNR. COLUMBUS, Ohio – With...
Ohio Department of Education Offers Assistance to ECOT Families
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Thousands of ECOT students and their families are trying to find a school following the announcement of...
County Fair Dates Across the State Announced
Meigs County Fair will be August 13-18, 2018. Raegan Jones showing a Jersey cow during the 2017 Meigs County Fair....
Meigs Health Today: Maintaining a Child’s Healthy Weight
By Wendy McGee, RD, LD As parents and caregivers, we hope our children will be healthy. An important action...
Smoking Down, but Almost 38 Million American Adults Still Smoke
NATIONAL - Overall, cigarette smoking among U.S. adults (aged ?18 years) declined from 20.9 percent in 2005 to 15.5 percent...
Horace W. Karr Ohio River Boating Access Temporarily Closed
RACINE, Ohio – The boat ramp and parking lot at the Horace W. Karr Ohio River Boating Access have been...
Making a Bomb Threat is a Crime with Severe Consequences
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Since the beginning of the year, bomb threats have been reported at multiple schools across the state....
Rio Welcomes Legislators
State legislators and leaders in higher education visited Rio for a tour of the campus and the opportunity to discuss...
One Lane of SR 124 Closed Due to Landslide
LONG BOTTOM, Ohio - Following a landslide, a portion of State Route 124 has been closed. According to the Ohio...
Ohio Division of Wildlife Initiating K-9 Program
Wildlife Officer Gilkey with Mattis will be serving Meigs County and District 4 of the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Photo...
Offices Delayed or Closing Jan. 17, 2018
Roads across the county are snow and ice covered. This is a portion of State Route 124 had icy spots...
More than $240,000 Awarded for Boating Safety Education
COLUMBUS, Ohio – More than $240,000 from Ohio’s Waterways Safety Fund is being provided to support 10 community boating safety...
Rutland Appoints New Council Members, New Mayor
Rutland has new council members and mayor. From left Steve Jenkins, Duane Weber, and Michael Biggs. Photo by Madalyn Wood....
Area Law Enforcement Selected for National Mental Health Learning Program
From left to right are, Trisha Gibson, Director of Forensics, Captain Donnie Willis (Jackson County), Sheriff Keith Wood (Meigs County),...
Bailey Indicted in Alleged Bearbaiting Case
POMEROY, Ohio – A Meigs County man has been indicted on multiple charges in relation to an alleged bearbaiting case....
Meigs Health Today: Birth Defects a Serious Issue in Ohio
By Juli Simpson, RN, BSN, LSN Maternal & Child Health Program Director Meigs County Health Department Juli Simpson, RN, BSN,...
Meigs County Under a Flood Warning
UPDATE - The National Weather Service has cancelled this warning for Meigs County. ORIGINAL STORY MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – As...
Top Ohio Consumer Complaints of 2017
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the top consumer complaints his office received in 2017, when...
ODOT Ready for Winter Storm
Illustration of ODOT District 10 work in Meigs County from this year to Jan. 10, 2018. Submitted image. MEIGS COUNTY,...
Meigs Courthouse Renovations Nearing Completion
Flooring being replaced in the Commissioners office. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio – Meigs County Courthouse sees renovations near...
