April recognized as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
POMEROY, Ohio - This April, millions of people around the world will recognize April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Holzer is...
Government
Annual National Day of Prayer observances to be held
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County will once again be observing the National Day of Prayer. On Sunday April 30, 2017...
Congressman Johnson visits Meigs High School
POMEROY, Ohio – Congressman Bill Johnson visited students at Meigs High School on April 21, 2017. Congressman Johnson spent time...
Patrol plans OVI sobriety checkpoint this week
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – A sobriety checkpoint is planned in the area this week. According to a statement from the Gallia-Meigs...
PUBLIC NOTICE: County auction to be held
PUBLIC NOTICE: Pursuant to section 307.12 of the Ohio Revised Code, Meigs County Commissioners are authorizing the sell of unneeded,...
Nationwide warrant out for sex offender that failed to register
ATHENS, Ohio - A sex offender is being sought for failing to comply with the registration according to the Athens...
In the Open: Ohio Spring gobbler season and tire amnesty huge success
Ohio Spring Gobbler Season Ohio’s Spring Turkey season gets underway tomorrow (Monday). Technically the season got underway Saturday morning with...
PUCO highlights the benefits of energy efficiency and conservation
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With Earth Day happening this weekend, The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds Ohioans that energy...
Meigs SWCD announces Local Workgroup meeting
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will conduct...
By using resources more effectively, small businesses profit
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With Earth Day coming up on April 22, the U.S. Small Business Administration Columbus District Office and...
State Fire Marshal awards eight Meigs fire departments training grants
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Eight of Meigs County’s fire departments have been awarded reimbursement grants for training from the state....
Public Notice: Special Election Columbia Precinct
PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE MEIGS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS May 2, 2017 Special Election for Columbia Precinct. Voters in Columbia...
Columbus charity accused of identity theft
COLUMBUS, Ohio— The Ohio Attorney General this week announced a lawsuit against a Columbus charity operator who has been accused...
House Republicans address BCMH funding
COLUMBUS— During a press conference this week at the Statehouse, Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) and several House Republican...
College access for low income students bill brought by Portman, Warner
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Go To High School,...
President’s Opioid Commission invited to Ohio
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) last week applauded a White House plan to create a federal commission designed...
Community shows hometown pride with welcome for returning soldiers
POMEROY, Ohio - SPC Colten Walters from Meigs County, Ohio is returned home Tuesday evening on leave along with fellow...
April is National Donate Life Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio – According to Lifeline of Ohio, once every 48 hours, an Ohioan dies waiting for a life-saving organ...
Easter Egg Hunts and Wildflower Walks in April
COLUMBUS, Ohio - April is an exciting time in Ohio! The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) offers events around...
Brown joins letter urging President to protect ‘energy security’ in Ohio
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in a letter to President...
Rep. Smith receives Ohio Library Council’s Andrew Carnegie Award
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) yesterday received the Andrew Carnegie Award from the Ohio Library Council during...
Major investment in Ohio’s infrastructure touted, ODOT announces $2.3 billion in projects
MARIETTA, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation District 10 is holding its Construction Kickoff event on Thursday, March 30...
Ohio House votes to send transportation budget to Governor
Representatives claim to be investing in infrastructure and utilizing technology to keep Ohio competitive COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today...
Public Notice: Notice of Intent to File an Application for Federal Assistance
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION The Meigs County Commissioners intend to file an application for federal financial assistance...
Deputy’s Notebook for March 13-18, 2017
Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
