Around the Firehouse: March 9-April 4, 2018
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Around the Firehouse is a listing of basic information on fire department runs in Meigs County, Ohio. The...
Making a Difference
Rural Action Announces Debbie Phillips as new CEO
Debbie Phillips THE PLAINS, Ohio – Rural Action is pleased to announce Debbie Phillips as Rural Action’s new Chief Executive...
Third Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Set for Pomeroy FD
Pomeroy Fire Department will have the Third Annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the Eagles Club in Pomeroy, Ohio. Submitted photo....
Bend Area Rotary to Hold Pancake Breakfast
POMEROY, Ohio – The Bend Area Rotary Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast on March 10, 2018 from 7:30-10:30...
Hometown City Girl: A Friend In Need
Photo by Madalyn Wood It’s no secret the Ohio River has played a bigger part in everyone’s lives in Meigs...
Meigs Historical Society and Museum in Danger with Hill Slipping
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs Museum is in danger with the hill slipping behind it and countless items are needing...
Donations Being Taken to Help with Flood Clean Up, Kits to be Distributed
Area groups are organizing donations and kit giveaways to help businesses and individuals impacted by flooding. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner....
Area Law Enforcement Selected for National Mental Health Learning Program
From left to right are, Trisha Gibson, Director of Forensics, Captain Donnie Willis (Jackson County), Sheriff Keith Wood (Meigs County),...
Faces of Meigs County in 2018: James K. Stanley
(Editor’s Note: Faces of Meigs County in 2018 is a year long series focusing on the state of the county...
Observing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Victim’s Assistance Program are calling on the people of...
Law Enforcement Officers go Shopping with Area Youth
Meigs County Sheriff’s Deputies along with other area law enforcement officers went shopping with area youth before Christmas. Photo by...
Remember to Check on Older Neighbors, Loved Ones During Times of Extreme Cold
Remember to check on elderly neighbors and loved ones when the temperatures drop. Photo by Madalyn Wood. COLUMBUS, Ohio –...
Middleport Church of Christ to Host Free Community Dinner, Other Events
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - The Middleport Church of Christ’s monthly Free Community Dinner in December will be held on Friday, December...
Ugly Christmas Sweater Games benefit to local programs
Wildlife Officer Chris Gilkey helped the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office last year with participating in Shop-with-a-Cop. The program is one...
Alzheimer’s Assoc. Walk to End Alzheimer’s to be held
ATHENS, Ohio – The Alzheimer's Association® is inviting residents in the Athens area to join the fight to end Alzheimer's...
Shedding light on suicide, debunking myths
By Trisha Gibson, MA, LPC, LICDC Forensics/AoD Program Director Woodland Centers, Inc. MEIGS & GALLIA COUNTIES, Ohio - Mental health...
Rio joins state wide initiative for hurricane relief
The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College are taking part in the Ohio to Texas initiative, an...
Ohio AG offers charitable giving tips following Hurricane Harvey, Texas flooding
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered advice to help Ohioans make wise charitable contributions and avoid...
$5,000 grant awarded to Rutland Fire Department
David Sherman, left, presents the check to Rutland Asst. Chief Danny Davis. Submitted photo. RUTLAND, Ohio - Volunteer firefighters in...
Chester Kids Safety Fun Day set for June 17
CHESTER, Ohio – The Chester Fire Department is hosting Kids Safety Fun Day on June 17, 2017. With the goal...
Annual Meigs County Memorial run this weekend
POMEROY, Ohio - Known as Southeast Ohio’s largest motorcycle run, the 32nd Annual Meigs County Memorial Day Run is a...
Fourth Annual McFun Run May 20
POMEROY, Ohio - The Fourth Annual McFun Run will be held May 20, 2017. The fundraiser is a bike run...
Conservation programs offered to help pollinators, forests
POMEROY, Ohio – Local agricultural producers and rural landowners can help struggling pollinators like Monarch butterflies and honey bees, and...
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...
Southern FFA observes National FFA Week
RACINE – Southern FFA has been celebrating National FFA Week Feb. 27-March 3 with activities involving the whole school. On...
