Rep. Smith applauds change in trafficking and possession penalties
COLUMBUS—State Representative Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) today announced the passage of legislation by the Ohio House that makes changes to drug...
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College Credit Plus process for 2017-18 started this week
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Students intending to participate in the third year of College Credit Plus, the successful program that provides...
Smith awarded U.S. Department of State scholarship to study abroad
Gage Smith will be studying in Ghana. Submitted photo. POMEROY - Clinton Gage Smith, a student at The Ohio State...
National accreditation earned by Holzer Center for Cancer Care
GALLIPOLIS - The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted Three-Year...
Grant research opportunity available to study human trafficking prevalence in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In collaboration with Gov. John R. Kasich’s Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, the Office of Criminal Justice...
PUCO approves AEP Ohio’s gridSMART Phase 2
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today approved AEP Ohio’s gridSMART Phase 2 project. “The PUCO...
Ohio Dept. of Education announces Summer Food Service Program plans
Ohio increases participation in program COLUMBUS, Ohio - With the help of numerous sponsoring agencies and stakeholders, the Summer Food...
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center adds new displays for Black History Month
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has prepared new exhibits and programming for Black History Month and...
Scientists keep human hearts alive in lab to track abnormal beats
A portion of a donated human heart is placed under four high-definition optic cameras at The Ohio State University Wexner...
Student witnesses government transition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College works to keep traditions in Southeastern Ohio alive...
Warning issued as ‘Can you hear me’ call scam reported in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that since Friday, several Ohioans have reported suspicious calls from...
AG DeWine announces anti human trafficking efforts
Identify high-risk youth, provide housing for victims View the full report by clicking this image. COLUMBUS, Ohio— During a Jan....
Human Trafficking a priority for Ohio State Highway Patrol
JACKSON, Ohio– Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which criminals profit from the control and exploitation of...
Loveland man allegedly tries to meet up with 14-year old in Meigs for sex
James Morger is currently incarcerated at the Meigs County Jail. File photo. POMEROY – A man from Loveland, Ohio is...
Tri-State Trafficking Initiative includes Highway Patrol
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) will be joining neighboring states to raise awareness about...
Meigs County one of five Ohio communities selected to receive detailed tech assessment and broadband plan
SOUTHEAST OHIO – Meigs County along with Vinton County have been selected to participate in an assessment for a broadband...
Ohio Congressmen release statements on newly inaugurated President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Members of Ohio's Congressional delegation released statements Friday, following the inauguration ceremony of President Donald J. Trump. Senator...
Local trooper receives top honor
Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Matthew T. Atwood, selected for the second consecutive year. POMEROY, Ohio –State Highway Patrol Trooper...
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...
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...
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...
