Kenneth Bolt, 76
Kenneth Bolt, 76, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born Jan. 17,...
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Donna Virginia Roush, 82
Donna Virginia Roush, 82, of Pomeroy passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. She...
ODNR provides more than $52,000 to help support rural fire departments
An escaped wildfire, even one burning in grass or weeds, is dangerous. Photo from ODNR. ODNR provides more than $52,000...
Ohio DNR and Ohio EPA Restrict Open Burns
Ohio DNR and Ohio EPA Restrict Open Burns COLUMBUS, Ohio - It is that time of year again when fire...
Durst awarded scholarship, participates in OCU Scholars Day
Cole Durst LANCASTER, Ohio - Meigs High School student, Cole Durst of Middleport, has been chosen to receive a major...
Community Lenten Service set for March 28, 2019
POMEROY, Ohio - Community Lenten Services have been going on throughout the county following Ash Wednesday. The next service is...
American Legion Post # 39 holds annual Birthday Dinner
From left, Commander John Hood with Legoionaire of the year, Harley Johnson. Submitted photo. American Legion Post # 39 holds...
University of Cincinnati completes Prevalence Study of Human Trafficking in Ohio
University of Cincinnati completes Prevalence Study of Human Trafficking in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office...
Keith Weber, 66
Keith Weber, 66 Keith Weber, 66, of Chester, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Ohio State University Hospital in...
Harold Ralph Norton, 87
Harold Ralph Norton, 87 Harold Ralph Norton, 87, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on March 24, 2019. He was born on...
Racine Southern Celebrates 2019 FFA Week
Members of Southern FFA participate in Ag in the Classroom and make ice cream with students at Southern. Submitted photo....
Easter Egg Hunts set around Meigs County
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a compiled listing of Easter Egg Hunts in the county that the Meigs Independent Press has...
Weather forecast for the week of March 25, 2019
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The weather for this week has a bit of something for everyone from sun to clouds...
Coffee with Carrie: A trip to the store
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Coffee with Carrie is written by Carrie Gloeckner, publisher and journalist at the Meigs Independent Press. This new...
Tuberculosis (TB): Still an important public health issue
Tuberculosis (TB): Still an important public health issue By Leanne Cunningham, RN, BSN, CLC Director of Nursing Happy World TB...
Bernice Stowe Theiss, 95
Bernice Stowe Theiss, 95 Bernice Stowe Theiss, 95, of Racine, passed away, at 3:55 p.m. on March 22, 2019. Born...
Holzer Wound Care Center receives award
Holzer Wound Care Center staff shown pictured left to right: Hannah Bachtel, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager, Rachel Kearns, Program Director,...
SR 248 bridge work set to begin March 25, 2019
SR 248 bridge work set to begin March 25, 2019 KENO, Ohio - A bridge rehabilitation project begins on March...
Donna S. Bowers, 74
Donna S. Bowers, 74 Donna S. Bowers, 74, of Columbus, and formerly of Racine, passed away at 11:44 a.m. on...
AG Yost calls for full-court press on predators
AG Yost calls for full-court press on predators COLUMBUS, Ohio — As men’s college basketball tournament games got underway in...
Governor DeWine Expresses Condolences on the Death of Spc. Joseph P. Collette, Orders Lowering of Flags
Governor DeWine Expresses Condolences on the Death of Spc. Joseph P. Collette, Orders Lowering of Flags COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor...
Pass on family stories
Melissa Martin, Ph.D Pass on the family stories “When families are invited to share their stories, folktales, and culture, there...
March Grand Jury indictments and cases
March Grand Jury indictments and cases (Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty...
Cemeteries note clean up dates
Cemeteries note clean up dates MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Each Spring area cemeteries have clean up in which all decorations...
Stolen property recovered, two arrested following investigation
From left, David Cline and Michael Runyon were taken into custody following the execution of search warrant. Police photos. Stolen...
