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....
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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...
“Concealed Carry” updated manual
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio Attorney General office's released an updated "Concealed Carry Laws Manual" reflecting recent changes enacted by Senate Bill 199....
Truck driver student aid bill
COLUMBUS-State Representatives Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) and Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) this week introduced legislation that will provide a more cost-efficient...
Stolen military Humvee recovered
STOW, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has recovered a military Humvee stolen from the Ohio National Guard Armory located...
Area assisted living facility receives deficiency free survey
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - An area assisted living facility in Gallia County that also serves Meigs County residents, has received a...
Spring peepers mark coming of Spring
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - It is a sound looked forward to throughout the county and region as sign Spring is...
Shale production totals released
COLUMBUS, Ohio - During the fourth quarter of 2016, Ohio’s horizontal shale wells produced 3,577,553 barrels of oil and 345,241,753 Mcf (345...
Ohio senators invite applications for service academies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) encouraging Ohioans interested in 2018 admission to U.S....
$2.5 million awarded to Ohio for outdoor recreation projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has recommended projects from 14 Ohio communities for grant funding,...
St. Patrick’s Day rockslide shuts down portion of Main Street in Pomeroy
Rocks in danger of sliding into roadway POMEROY, Ohio – A rockslide on St. Patrick’s Day has shut down a...
UPDATE: Speeds reached in excess of 100 mph during morning chase of suspect
Two Meigs County Sheriff's cruisers damaged during pursuit POMEROY, Ohio – Speeds reportedly reached in excess of 100 miles per...
Multiple agencies pursue suspect on high speed chase
Pursuit ends at Eastern High School REEDSVILLE, Ohio – A high speed chase that went on for hours across counties...
Naloxone rebate agreement extended for one year
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a rebate agreement that has saved Ohio agencies nearly $400,000 on the...
