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 
Nancy Hatfield Jeffers, 74
Nancy Hatfield Jeffers, 74 Nancy Hatfield Jeffers, 74, passed peacefully with her loved ones at her side March 6, 2020...
Tucker Sentenced
Larry Tucker being led away following sentencing in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo by Carrie Rose. Tucker...
Letter to the Voters: Shannon Miller, Commissioner Candidate
Shannon Miller, Candidate for Meigs County Commissioner Letter to the Voters: Shannon Miller, Commissioner Candidate (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does...
Letter to the Voters: Peggy Yost, Treasurer Candidate
Peggy Yost, Meigs County Treasurer Candidate Letter to the Voters: Peggy Yost, Treasurer Candidate (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not...
Letter to the Voters: Adam Will, Recorder Candidate
Adam Will, Candidate for Meigs County Recorder Letter to the Voters: Adam Will, Recorder Candidate (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does...
Letter to the Voters: Randy Smith, Commissioner Candidate
Randy Smith, Commissioner Candidate Letter to the Voters: Randy Smith, Commissioner Candidate (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not participate in...
Letter to the Voters: BJ Smith-Kreseen, Treasurer Candidate
BJ Smith-Kreseen, Treasurer Candidate Letter to the Voters: BJ Smith-Kreseen, Treasurer Candidate (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent Press does not participate in...
Report of a Man with Gun Leads to Police Response, Arrest
Report of a Man with Gun Leads to Police Response, Arrest MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - A report of a man with...
Southern Earns Breakfast Program of the Year Award
Pictured are the Southern Breakfast Champion Cooks are Sheila Theiss, Pam Humphrey, Jodi Cummins, Head Cook Becky Bradford, while two...
Meigs Middle School Students to Participate in ArtReach-on-the-Road
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is pleased to announce that Meigs Middle School and Athens City Schools, and five...
Chow line: Stocking up in case of emergency
Chow line: Stocking up in case of emergency By Tracy Turner I keep hearing that people should have an emergency...
Meigs Health Today: Selecting a Primary Care Physician
Meigs Health Today: Selecting a Primary Care Physician By Marc Barr, M.S., Meigs County Health Commissioner A primary care physician...
Governor, Health Director Announce COVID-19 Testing Protocol
Governor, Health Director Announce COVID-19 Testing Protocol COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director...
Public Hearings Scheduled for Racine’s Participation in SOPEC Electric Aggregation
Public Hearings Scheduled for Racine’s Participation in SOPEC Electric Aggregation RACINE, Ohio - On behalf of the Village of Racine,...
Ohio Department of Health Opens Call Center to Help With COVID-19 Response
Ohio Department of Health Opens Call Center to Help With COVID-19 Response 1-833-4-ASK-ODH Open Seven Days a Week COLUMBUS, Ohio...
Deadline Approaching for Meigs County Community Fund Grant Applications
Deadline Approaching for Meigs County Community Fund Grant Applications POMEROY, OH – The deadline is fast approaching for applications to the Meigs...
Donna Jean Warner, 79, of Harrisonville
Donna Jean Warner Donna Jean Warner, 79, of Harrisonville Donna Jean Warner, 79, of Harrisonville, Ohio died peacefully Wednesday, March...
Daniel E. Stanley, 70, of Pomeroy
Daniel E. Stanley, 70, of Pomeroy Daniel E. Stanley, 70, of Pomeroy, passed away Wednesday March 4, 2020, at his residence. Born October...
Walmart Former Employee Reportedly Causes Issues Prompting Police Response
Law enforcement on the scene at Mason Walmart following the report of former employee causing destruction. Photo by Robert Titus....
Kenneth Young, 87, of Long Bottom
Kenneth Young, 87, of Long Bottom Kenneth Young, 87, of Long Bottom, Ohio passed away on March 4, 2020. He was...
4-H Kick Off Set for March 7
4-H Kick Off Set for March 7 POMEROY, Ohio – Once again there will be a 4-H Kick-Off event for...
Letter to the Voters: Jimmy Will, Commissioner Candidate
Jimmy Will, Meigs County Commissioner Candidate. Submitted photo. Letter to the Voters: Jimmy Will, Commissioner Candidate (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Meigs Independent...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Screening and Early Detection is Key to Effective Treatment GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - March is...
Grants, Appointments and More Discussed at Commissioners Meeting
Grants, Appointments and More Discussed at Commissioners Meeting POMEROY, Ohio – Meigs County Commissioners held a regularly scheduled meeting on...
Attorney General Issues 2019 Conceal Carry Report
Attorney General Issues 2019 Conceal Carry Report COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has issued Ohio’s Law on...