The Roots in Rutland of Home on the Range
It’s an age old question, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” In Meigs County, which came first, Rutland Village or Rutland...
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New Ohio certificate of title for motor vehicles and watercraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Beginning in January 2019, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), in collaboration with county Clerk of Courts...
Board of Health to meet
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Board of Health meeting will take place at 5 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2019...
Dolores Eileen Milhoan Bailey, 86
Dolores Eileen (Milhoan) Bailey, 86, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Overbrook Rehabilitation Center....
OSHP reports 11 traffic deaths during New Year holiday
Traffic crash fatalities decreased in 2018COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 11 deaths on Ohio roadways during...
Southern Ohio Agricultural & Community Development Foundation offering education grant
SOUTHEAST OHIO - The Southern Ohio Agricultural & Community Development Foundation would like to announce that the Educational Excellence Competitive Grant Program applications are now...
Three in custody following Pageville store breakin
Donald Schaffer POMEROY, Ohio - Three people are in custody following a reported break-in at a Pageville store. According to...
Betty Jo Lieving, 74
Betty Jo Lieving, 74, of Delaware, Ohio passed away on December31, 2018. She was born on February 15, 1944 in Middleport...
Julia Wilt Hysell
Julia Wilt Hysell, passed away at Brookdale Assisted Living in Greenville, South Carolina, on December 28, 2018. Julia, a long-time...
More is not always better
Melissa Martin, Ph.D “If I only had more,” said the people. How many of us have made (or thought) this...
Angels and the Health Department
By Courtney C. Midkiff, BSC, Administrator Season’s Greetings from the Meigs County Health Dept. (MCHD)! At this special time of...
Patrol warns against driving impaired for New Year’s holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers who intend to celebrate the New Year’s holiday to...
Gertrude Elaine Lehew, 98
Gertrude Elaine Lehew, 98, of Portland, Ohio, passed away on Dec. 22, 2018, at Arbors of Pomeroy. She was born...
Ricky David Wolford, 55
Ricky David Wolford, 55, of Patriot, OH passed away December 24, 2018, unexpectedly at his home in Patriot, OH. Born...
One in custody for alleged meth,
Michael Shawn Stewart POMEROY, Ohio - A large amount of methamphetamines, digital scales, money, firearms and packaging material were allegedly...
Patrol reports nine traffic deaths across state during Christmas weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting nine deaths on Ohio roadways during the 2018 Christmas weekend according...
Rodney E. Pierce, 72
Rodney E. Pierce, 72, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 at Holzer-Meigs Emergency Department in Pomeroy....
Ruffed Grouse populations continue to struggle
Have you heard or seen many ruffed grouse lately? If you have not, you are not alone. For those younger...
Advent Week 4: Love is Come
Advent candles with the white candle representing Christ Jesus like this are used in many churches around the world. File...
Chow Line: Nontoxic food decorations aren’t always edible
P I’m making a batch of holiday goodies, and I’m using several kinds of festive decor on the cakes, cookies,...
Barbara (Barb) Sue Fry, 76
Barbara (Barb) Sue Fry, 76, of Pomeroy, Ohio died on Thursday 12/20/18 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus Ohio. Born November 20,...
Edna Jane Beegle, 81
Edna Jane Beegle Edna Jane Beegle, 81, of Racine, passed away, at 8:26 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2018, in...
Ohio Valley Commandery Christmas observance held
Knight Templars of Ohio Valley Commandery No 24 of Middleport, Ohio, Chartered September 14, 1871. (Photo Courtesy Gary Coleman) MIDDLEPORT, Ohio...
Five-years no lost time incidents noted at regional employer
i RAVENSWOOD, WV- Since Star Plastics' inception in 1988, safety has been first-priority, and has announced they officially crossed the threshold...
Troopers urge sober driving for Christmas
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive sober this holiday season. Troopers will focus...
