Hops conference to feature new harvester, prototype trellis system
An interest in locally grown ingredients has spurred growth in Ohio's hops production. Look no further than Maple Lawn Brewery...
Government
PUCO approves AEP-Ohio energy efficiency plan
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) adopted an agreement Wednesday to allow AEP-Ohio to continue and...
Report of gun shots send courthouse into lockdown
Reports of shots fired on Court Street briefly had the Meigs County Courthouse on lockdown Wednesday afternoo. Photo by Carrie...
Pomeroy fails to hold meeting due to lack of quorum
POMEROY – A regularly scheduled meeting of the Pomeroy Village Council was canceled for lack of quorum Tuesday night. The...
Commissioners ‘cautious’ as $600,000 carryover could be needed for Medicaid sales tax short fall
From left, Meigs County Commissioners Mike Bartrum, Randy Smith and Tim Ihle discuss numbers with possible upcoming Medicaid sales tax...
Attorneys General DeWine, Morrisey lead 13 States in challenging federal mining rule
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Tuesday led a group of...
Ohio State researchers seek to improve safety, reduce injury in elderly drivers
Helen Kessler, 76, of Columbus, Ohio fastens her seatbelt before driving. Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center...
Portman delivers remarks at 32nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) delivered remarks at the 32nd annual Martin Luther King Day breakfast...
Reflection on MLK and the Civil Rights Movement: Because of him we all have dreams
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was originally published in the Meigs Independent Press for the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther...
Chow Line: Kids’ menu choices not always the best option
A vector illustration of colorful kids meal menu. When I take my family out to eat at a restaurant, most...
Task force agencies execute search warrant, drugs and stolen motocycles seized
GALLIPOLIS – Four people are in custody following the execution of a search warrant in Gallia County by multiple law...
Portman pushes for human trafficking relief bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), founding Co-Chair of the Senate Caucus to End Human Trafficking, and Senator Kirsten...
Consumer protection lawsuit against alleged Craigslist scammer launched by Ohio AG
Photo courtesy of Dana Daniels, https://nyulocal.com/ COLUMBUS—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Columbus man accused...
Refund delay and other information about 2017 tax season from the IRS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Internal Revenue Service and partners from the states and tax industry reminded taxpayers that the nation's...
Agents seek public’s assistance spotting human trafficking
(EDITOR'S NOTE: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, an effort for recognition of human trafficking, awareness and education.) COLUMBUS– Human...
Ohio Sen. Brown outlines steps to make prescription drugs affordable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Ohioans struggling to afford the cost of prescription drugs, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) will outline...
Telemarketers accused of running work-from-home scheme, faking Amazon affiliation
FREMONT, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against two telemarketing groups accused of running a...
Portman announces funding for drug courts and veterans courts now available
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today announced that funding authorized as part of his bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction...
OSHP reports decrease in holiday fatalities
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting preliminary traffic fatality data from the 2017 New Year's and...
Governor signs multiple bills into law
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Governor John R. Kasich recently signed the following bills into law: Sub. SB 27 (Patton) enacts the...
Sheriff’s Office to team up on message of driving sober
MEIGS COUNTY - Football fans across the country will celebrate America’s most watched national sporting event, Super Bowl LI, on...
Ohio AG offers 10 New Year’s consumer protection tips
COLUMBUS - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered consumer protection tips ahead of New Year's. "Our mission is to...
Routine stop allegedly turns up drugs, cash and firearm
According to the Meigs County Sheriff's Office, a routine stop turned into a drug bust. Submitted photo. POMEROY - A...
Ohio, 19 other states file antitrust lawsuit against several generic drug companies
States Allege Conspiracy to Reduce Competition, Increase Prices COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined 19 other...
PUCO encourages safe driving during the holidays
COLUMBUS, Ohio– During the holiday season, Ohio's world-class transportation system will be heavily relied upon as travelers visit family and...
