Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opens New Close To Home Center in Athens
Starting this week, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will provide specialized pediatric outpatient care for the Athens community and surrounding areas at...
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History and Mystery Family Night Offered at Southeast Ohio History Center
The Southeast Ohio History Center is thrilled to announce organist Dennis James will be in attendance on Sunday, November 3rd,...
Letter to the Voters: Andrea Neutzling
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not participate in advertising for or endorsing candidates. The submissions from candidates are a service...
Humans vs. Zombies Nerf Battle to Return to Athens
PTC Humans vs. Zombies returns for its fifth year of the Nerf battle. They invite anyone 13 and up to...
Readers Rejoice! Buckeye Book Fair Returns this Weekend
The Buckeye Book Fair returns this Saturday, November 2, for its 37th year. Book lovers of all ages are welcome...
Hunter Education Program Offered in Meigs
The Pomeroy branch of the Meigs County District Public Library will be hosting a hunter education program starting on November...
Halloween Safety Tips
With Halloween this week, the Ohio Department of Commerce has tips to for Ohioans to celebrate a fun and safe...
Athens County Humane Society to Hold Adoption Event
Friendly Paws Pet Supplies & Grooming will host the Humane Society of Athens for a kitten adoption event on October...
Upcoming Events at Hocking Hills
Hocking Hills State Park offers a variety of activities the whole family is sure to love, or couples may enjoy...
Athens County Halloween and Trick-or-Treat Events
Family Halloween Events October 23, 6:30pm - 7:45pm: Trunk or Treat at Kimes - Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 75...
University of Rio Grande in Precautionary Lockdown
An incident this morning, October 24, that occurred in the Village of Rio Grande led The University of Rio Grande...
Hummingbird Clearwing Moth Featured on 2025 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp
A colorful photograph of a hummingbird clearwing moth, an essential pollinator, will be featured on the 2025 Ohio Wildlife Legacy...
Trick-or-Treat Times for Meigs County and Related Events
It is that time of year for trick-or-treaters to be going door-to-door or trunk-to-trunk in our communities. Meigs County Syracuse...
Tornado Bonfire, Tailgate and Chili Cook Off Friday at Star Mill Park
Tornado fans can gather for a bonfire, Tornado tailgate, and chili cook off at 7:30 p.m. at Star Mill Park...
Meigs Republicans to Hold Bean Dinner
The Meigs County Republican Party will hold a Bean Dinner and Rally on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at Kountry...
Bursts of Fall Color Now Visible Throughout Much of Ohio
The Buckeye State is starting to show a myriad of fall colors as we enter prime fall color viewing, according...
Ohio State Assists Farmers with Continued Drought Challenges for Soybean Crops
The recent combination of drought conditions and a deluge of heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Helene has left...
Ohio Department of Development to Hold Virtual Business Information Session
The Ohio Department of Development invites business owners to join in supporting the growth and sustainability of all businesses by...
Distracted Driving Crashes Decrease in Ohio
Traffic crashes in Ohio significantly decreased in the year since enforcement of Ohio's strengthened distracted driving law began. Local peace...
Hartford Man Arrested for Multiple Felonies
One person is in custody following a tip to local law enforcement. According to the Mason Metro Police Department, they...
Remember Safety First During School Bus Safety Week
School Bus Safety Week is held during the third full week of October each year. The awareness campaign was created...
Booth Named Ohio CASA’s Child Welfare Advocate of the Year
April Booth, Meigs County’s first ever CASA volunteer, was recently honored for her work with children at Meigs County Children...
Acute Care Nurse of the Year Recognized at Holzer
Holzer Health System recently held a celebration to honor its quarterly acute care nurses and to name the 2024 Acute...
The Church Mouse: Faith through All Seasons
Is 43: 18-19 - "Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a...
ODNR Offers Additional Overnight Discounts for U.S. Active-Duty Military Members and Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day and to salute our heroes, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in cooperation with...
