Ohio and U.S. Employment Situation (Seasonally Adjusted)
OHIO – Ohio’s unemployment rate was 7.4 percent in November 2013, down from 7.5 percent in October, according to data...
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Ohio Deer Hunters Donate 58,500 Pounds of Venison to Local Food Banks
Opportunities to donate continue through Feb. 2, 2014 COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio hunters donated 1,170 white-tailed deer to local food...
New Recycling Bins Beginning to Appear
MEIGS COUNTY – The new “single-stream” recycling containers are starting to appear across the county and Meigs County residents are...
Power Out for Several Following Last Night’s Storm
A day of unseasonably warm weather brought with it a night of severe thunder storms to the area. The storms...
Tree Blocking Portion of County Road 28
The Meigs Indpendent Press received word this morning that a tree has fallen across a portion of County Road 28...
Ohio Updates Best Management Practices for Pipeline Installation and Soil Health
COLUMBUS, OH – With increasing oil and gas activity in Ohio, including pipeline construction, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources...
Western Ohio Woodworkers Honors Rio Students
Kevin Peterson RIO GRANDE, Ohio – Fine woodworking is a timeless craft, and every bit an art. For Augustus Unverferth,...
Prosecutor’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Meigs County Prosecutor's Office released a statement on social media this morning warning of phone calls allegedly being made...
Become a Certified Youth Fishing Instructor and Help Kids Connect with the Outdoors
ATHENS - Any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing should consider becoming...
Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Receives Radios to Aide Their Efforts to Serve and Protect Residents
From left are Sheriff Keith O. Wood, Director John Born, Brian Castner, Telecommunications with Ohio Emergency Management Agency and Colonel...
Rio Grande to Break for Holiday Season
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College will close for the holiday season beginning at...
Fake Bills Attempting to be Circulated
GALLIPOLIS - The holidays are here and while for some it is a time and family and good cheer, some...
Knights of Columbus Donates to Coats for Kids Program
The Coats for Kids program represented by Tina Rees of Peoples Band receive coast from Harold Stewart, representing the Knights....
Local Residents and Stakeholders Help Shape Highway Changes to Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY – Thanks to local residents and stakeholders of Meigs County, new changes to the county highway system enhance...
Wellston High School Hurdler Signs with Rio Grande
Wellston High School’s Ariel Patrick is joined by administrators and coaches as she signs to continue her track & field...
Trailblazers Spoil Rio’s Matinee Affair
RIO GRANDE, Ohio - Ohio Christian University used a 26-5 run that bridged the final 4-1/2 minutes of the first...
RedStorm Women Seek Sweep of Cougars
Rio Grande’s Brooke Marcum and the rest of her RedStorm teammates go after a season sweep of Mount Vernon Nazarene...
Rio men host Blazers in Tuesday Matinee
Rio Grande’s Bilal Young watches the flight of a free throw as Wilberforce’s Devontae Berry grabs his jersey during the...
Juan Oharriz, MD, Joins Holzer Health System
Monday, December 16, 2013, Gallipolis, OH – Holzer Health System is proud to announce that Juan Oharriz, MD, Gastrointerologist, has...
Cyril Halbert, MD, Joins Holzer Health System
Cyril Halbert, MD Holzer Health System is announcing that Cyril Halbert, MD, Plastic Surgeon, has joined their team. Dr. Halbert...
Patrol Offers Tips and Warnings About Driving in Winter Weather
MEIGS COUNTY – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of driving in winter weather and...
State Attorney General Suggests Tips for Holiday Shopping Safety
MEIGS COUNTY — As Ohioans prepare for the holiday season, Attorney General Mike DeWine is sharing tips for staying safe...
Rio Grande to host 8th Annual Newt Oliver Coaches Classic
RIO GRANDE, Ohio - Area basketball junkies need to look no further than the Newt Oliver Arena this weekend to...
Forked Run State Park Drop-off Site to Close Dec. 18
POMEROY – Meigs County residents who use the county recycling program are reminded the program will change hands at the...
Eastern Bluebird Subject of 2015 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Photo Contest
COLUMBUS, OH – One of Ohio’s most iconic and beautiful songbirds, the eastern bluebird, is the featured species for the...
