Meigs Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Person 
Fabalish Inc. Recalls “Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites” Because of Possible E. coli 
Athens Set to Receive Part of Ohio Development Investment to Strengthen Businesses, Transform Communities 
Washington County in Top 10 for Youth Hunters Two-day Firearms Season 
James “Jim” Ysseldyke 
First Baptist Church of Middleport sets schedule for starting back in-person services
First Baptist Church of Middleport sets schedule for starting back in-person services MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - The First Baptist Church of...
Memorial Day Observances Schedule
Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. Memorial Day Observances Schedule MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Memorial Day observances are set throughout the county...
Michael Earl Schartiger, 49, of Point Pleasant
Michael Earl Schartiger, 49, of Point Pleasant Michael Earl Schartiger, 49, of Point Pleasant, W.V. passed away on Monday, May...
Meigs County Fair Still Set for Aug. 17-22, 2020
Meigs County Fair file photo. Meigs Independent Press photo. Meigs County Fair Still Set for Aug. 17-22, 2020 POMEROY, Ohio...
Another COVID-19 Case Reported in Meigs County
Coronavirus COVID-19. CDC image. Another COVID-19 Case Reported in Meigs County POMEROY, Ohio - Another COVID-19 case has been reported...
Select Hocking Hills Sites Set to Open June 15, 2020
Select Hocking Hills Sites Set to Open June 15, 2020 Modified trails will help visitors stay safe and follow COVID-19...
OVB Donates Masks to Holzer Health System
From left, Michael Canady, MD, CEO, Holzer Health System, Kathy Brammer, Loan Officer, OVB Banking Center at Holzer, Tom Wiseman,...
Flag Lowering Ordered for COVID-19 Victims
Flag Lowering Ordered for COVID-19 Victims COLUMBUS, Ohio — In recognition of those that have died for COVID-19, flags have been...
Memorial Day Travelers Asked to Renew Focus on Traffic Safety
Memorial Day Travelers Asked to Renew Focus on Traffic Safety COLUMBUS, Ohio - During the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, May...
2020 Ohio State Fair Cancelled
An image from the 2018 Ohio State Fair. 2020 Ohio State Fair Cancelled COLUMBUS,Ohio - Today, the Ohio Expositions Commission...
Two Additional COVID Cases in Meigs County, One at Nursing Home
Two Additional COVID Cases in Meigs County, One at Nursing Home POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department is...
Garold R. “Chubb” Gilkey, 88, of Athens
Garold R. “Chubb” Gilkey, 88, of Athens Garold R. “Chubb” Gilkey, 88, of Athens, passed away at his residence Sunday...
Farmers Impacted by COVID-19 Urged to Apply for CARES Act Assistance
Farmers Impacted by COVID-19 Urged to Apply for CARES Act Assistance WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Rob Portman has announced the U.S. Department...
Pomeroy Man Sentenced in Gallia County
Pomeroy Man Sentenced in Gallia County GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A Pomeroy man has been sentenced in Gallia County. According to...
William “Bill” Ward, 85, of Racine
William “Bill” Ward, 85, of Racine William “Bill” Ward, 85, of Racine, passed away, at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, May...
Chow Line: Questions on meat safety and supply amid COVID-19
Chow Line: Questions on meat safety and supply amid COVID-19 By Tracy Turner Is it safe to eat food or...
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration set for Southern Local
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration set for Southern Local RACINE, Ohio - Preschool and Kindergarten registration will be held May 18,...
Food Distribution Set for Meigs County
Food Distribution Set for Meigs County Southeast Ohio Foodbank Hosting Giveaway POMEROY, Ohis - The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of...
Life at the Meigs County Health Dept. during the Pandemic
From left, Brody Davis, Courtney Midkiff (standing) and Leanne Cunningham talk about response and planning from the Meigs County Health...
Holzer May Pediatrics Fund Sponsors Recognized
The Medical Shoppe, represented in the photo by Dodie Vallee. Submitted photo. Holzer May Pediatrics Fund Sponsors Recognized GALLIPOLIS, Ohio...
Conservation Stewardship Program Signup Deadline Announced
Photo by Carrie Rose. Conservation Stewardship Program Signup Deadline Announced Application Deadline is May 29, 2020 POMEROY, Ohio – The...
Where’s the beef … pork … chicken … lamb?
Where’s the beef … pork … chicken … lamb? By Alayna DeMartini Meat prices are up. And some grocery stores...
Ohio’s 2020-2021 Hunting Seasons Approved by Wildlife Council
Ohio’s 2020-2021 Hunting Seasons Approved by Wildlife Council COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunting dates and bag limits for seasons that begin in...
Chow Line: Face masks and eating
Chow Line: Face masks and eating I now wear a mask every time I leave my house, and I plan...
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month SOUTHEAST OHIO - May is observed as Asthma and Allergy Awareness month since 1984, when it was established...