Multiple Agency Effort Underway as Pike County Murder Investigation Continues
The released names and relationships of the Rhoden family. Submitted. PIKETON, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Pike...
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Investigation Continues in Pike County Multiple Homicide, Reward Offered
(PIKETON, Ohio) - The terrible tragedy that has rocked a small Ohio community and shocked the country continues to be...
More Funding On the Way to Help with Demolition of Vacant Houses in Ohio
Senator Portman Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) responded to news that the Department of Treasury will...
IRS Warns of Continued Scams, Varied Tactics as Tax Deadline Nears
Tax Deadline April 18 for 2016 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning that scammers may try...
Rep. Phillips Seeks Tighter Control on Waste Disposal, More Local Input in Permit Process
Rep. Debbie Phillips addresses collegeagues during a session of the House. File photo from the office of Rep. Phillips. COLUMBUS—...
Attorney General DeWine Issues Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiative Update for April
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a status update on the progress of DNA testing being conducted...
Gas Jumps Over $2
REGION - The average price nationwide for a gallon of gas jumped over the $2 threshold this week - and...
$10 Million Available Through Ohio’s School Mentorship Program
COLUMBUS - For a second year, community organizations, faith- or values-based groups and businesses are being asked to partner to...
A Taxing Problem: Tax Identity Theft
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press will have several articles this week from the Ohio Attorney General's Office about consumer...
Ohio House Approves Bill to Fund Capital Improvement Projects Across the State
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House passed Senate Bill 260, or the Capital Reappropriations Bill, which reappropriates state money for fiscal years 2017...
10,000 Rape Kits Tested as Part of Special Initiative in Ohio
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that forensic scientists with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation...
Bill Johnson Announces 2016 Congressional Art Contest for Eastern and Southeastern Ohio High School Students
MARIETTA - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) today announced that high school students in Eastern and Southeastern Ohio residing in the...
Primary Election Set for March 15 with Several Races to Watch
MEIGS COUNTY – Along with the presidential race this year, several local seats will be ones to watch and the...
Bill Johnson Votes to Send Obamacare Repeal to President Obama’s Desk
WASHINGTON - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) issued the following statement after voting for the “Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act.”...
Brown Highlights Important Provisions of Appropriations Bill that Will Benefit Appalachian Ohio
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today supported the year-end appropriations bill and tax extenders bill, which include...
Secretary Husted Reminds Ohioans that Every Vote Matters
COLUMBUS - Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that 23 local races and issues were decided by a...
Bill Johnson Statement on House Passage of Omnibus Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON- Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan omnibus spending...
Call for Entries: Urban Land Institute Global Awards for Excellence
WASHINGTON – The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced that it’s now accepting entries for its Global Awards for Excellence, widely...
Sarah Grace Announces Candidacy for State Representative
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – Athens resident and small business owner Sarah Grace announced today her candidacy for the Ohio House...
Update on Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiative Issued
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently released a status update on the progress of DNA testing being conducted...
BBB Alert: Chip card scams
The new credit and debt chip cards are designed to reduce fraud, including counterfeiting. Now BBB and the Federal Trade...
VA and PenFed Foundation Work Together to Prevent Veteran Homelessness
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is teaming up with the Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation (PenFed Foundation)...
Attorney General’s Conference to Focus on Veterans Legal Advocacy
COLUMBUS - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Buckeye Council of the Vietnam Veterans of America will be co-sponsoring...
Ohioans Urged to Watch Out for Deer
COLUMBUS – It is not a new problem, but the state is reminding motorists to be on the look out...
Ohio and West Virginia Lead 14 States in Opposing Proposed Mining Regulations
COLUMBUS – Numerous state attorney generals have filed comments opposing a possible new rule aimed at protecting streams. They contend...
