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Military/Armed Forces

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Rutland World War II Soldier’s Remains Identified

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Staff Report 451 Views 2 min read

Rutland World War II Soldier’s Remains Identified RUTLAND, Ohio –  The remains of one of Meigs County’s own from World War II

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Education and Learning Event History Meigs County News Military/Armed Forces News Uncategorized 

Remembering Civil War Battle of Buffington Island

July 11, 2022July 13, 2022 Staff Report 85 Views 1 min read

Remembering Civil War Battle of Buffington Island PORTLAND, Ohio – The annual memorial service is set for this weekend to

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Healthcare Medical News Military/Armed Forces News Uncategorized Veterans 

Brown Discusses Successful Effort to Save Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 Staff Report 84 Views 3 min read

Brown Discusses Successful Effort to Save Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) met

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Community Event Government Meigs County News News Organizations and Groups State/National Uncategorized Veterans 

Town Hall Meeting to be Held Concerning Closing of Chillicothe VA Medical Center

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 Staff Report 67 Views 0 min read

Town Hall Meeting to be Held Concerning Closing of Chillicothe VA Medical Center MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown’s

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Children Community History Meigs County News Military/Armed Forces News Organizations and Groups Uncategorized Veterans 

VFW Announces Patriot’s Pen Winner

December 17, 2021January 31, 2022 Staff Report 78 Views 1 min read

MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Each Fall the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has two a youth competitions. Patriot’s Pen, a written

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Community Event Lifestyles Meigs County News Military/Armed Forces News Organizations and Groups Uncategorized Veterans 

15-year-old works to honor veterans with Wreath Across America fundraising

July 3, 2021August 1, 2021 Brent Rose 77 Views 1 min read

15-year-old works to honor veterans with Wreath Across America fundraising PORTLAND, Ohio – Lila Cooper, a 15-year-old freshman at Southern High

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Chester, Ohio History Meigs County News Military/Armed Forces News Pomeroy, Ohio Uncategorized 

Arrangements set for WWII soldier to be laid to rest after 77 years

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Staff Report 49 Views 2 min read

Arrangements set for WWII soldier to be laid to rest after 77 years POMEROY, Ohio – On Saturday, June 12,

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AG Yost investigation of ‘Dogs 4 Warriors’ leads to settlement, dissolution

June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 Staff Report 76 Views 1 min read

AG Yost investigation of ‘Dogs 4 Warriors’ leads to settlement, dissolution COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has reached

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Chester, Ohio Community Meigs County News Middleport, Ohio Military/Armed Forces News Pomeroy, Ohio Racine, Ohio Reedsville, Ohio Rutland, Ohio Syracuse, Ohio Tuppers Plains, Ohio Uncategorized Veterans 

Second round of banner project begins as Meigs County honors veterans

June 2, 2021June 20, 2021 Carrie Rose 98 Views 2 min read

Second round of banner project begins as Meigs County honors veterans MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – The Banner Project to honor

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Chester, Ohio History Meigs County News Military/Armed Forces News Uncategorized 

Chester WWII soldier to finally come home

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 Staff Report 100 Views 2 min read

Chester WWII soldier to finally come home WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that Army Pfc.

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Meigs County News Military/Armed Forces News Racine, Ohio Uncategorized 

Southern graduate recognized by Air Force

May 12, 2021June 3, 2021 Brent Rose 82 Views 1 min read

Southern graduate recognized by Air Force SPANGDAHLEM, Germany – A Southern graduate has been recognized for his work while serving

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Armed Forces banners go up around Meigs County

March 30, 2021April 5, 2021 Carrie Rose 75 Views 3 min read

Armed Forces banners go up around Meigs County RACINE, Ohio – What started as an idea has become a reality.

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Government Meigs County News Military/Armed Forces News Organizations and Groups State/National Uncategorized 

Johnson introduces TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 Staff Report 47 Views 3 min read

Johnson Introduces TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act  WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill has been introduced in Congress

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Community Education and Learning Government Meigs County News Military/Armed Forces News Pomeroy, Ohio Uncategorized 

Pomeroy student nominated for United States Air Force Academy

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 Staff Report 54 Views 2 min read

Pomeroy student nominated for United States Air Force Academy Bill Johnson Announces Service Academy Nominations WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) today

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Memorial Program Set for Battle of Buffington Island

July 6, 2020July 7, 2020 Staff Report 57 Views 2 min read

Memorial Program Set for Battle of Buffington Island PORTLAND, Ohio – A memorial service will be held in remembrance of

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National Guard Called to Cleveland

May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 Staff Report 53 Views 1 min read

National Guard Called to Cleveland COLUMBUS, Ohio — This evening, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine granted a request from Cleveland Mayor Frank

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DeWine brings in National Guard, Calls for Peaceful Protests not Violence

May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 Carrie Rose 46 Views 3 min read

Governor brings in National Guard, Calls for Peaceful Protests not Violence COLUMBUS, Ohio – Following three days of protesting that

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Chester, Ohio Community Meigs County News Military/Armed Forces News Uncategorized Veterans 

Remembering Soldiers

May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 Carrie Rose 63 Views 1 min read

Remembering Soldiers CHESTER, Ohio – In the days of the coronavirus, things have not been the same. Things have been

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Community Event History Meigs County News Military/Armed Forces News Organizations and Groups Uncategorized Veterans 

Memorial Day Observances Schedule

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 Staff Report 50 Views 1 min read

Memorial Day Observances Schedule MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Memorial Day observances are set throughout the county on May 25, 2020.

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National Guard to Help with Food Bank

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Staff Report 53 Views 3 min read

National Guard to Help with Food Bank Service members will be stationed in Southeast Ohio starting March 23 LOGAN, Ohio – Members

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Local School Awarded for Commitment to Military Families

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 Staff Report 36 Views 2 min read

Local School Awarded for Commitment to Military Families COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Meigs County school has been named to receive

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Meigs County Armed Forces Banner Project Underway

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 Carrie Rose 119 Views 3 min read

Meigs County Armed Forces Banner Project Underway POMEROY, Ohio – A small group of people are working to recognize those

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Sheriff Champlin seeks information in 2013 shooting death of Larry Bradley

December 1, 2019January 18, 2020 Carrie Gloeckner 88 Views 2 min read

Sheriff Champlin seeks information in 2013 shooting death of Larry Bradley GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – It has been six years since

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Meigs County News Military/Armed Forces News State/National Uncategorized 

Honoring Ohio’s “Invisible” Veterans

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 Ohio News Connection 45 Views 2 min read

Honoring Ohio’s “Invisible” Veterans By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio – Veterans Day parades, ceremonies and service projects were taking

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Governor orders flag at half-staff for Cpl. Walker

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 Staff Report 44 Views 0 min read

Governor orders flag at half-staff for Cpl. Walker COLUMBUS, Ohio — In honor of the life and service of Corporal

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