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 
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Robert Milton Varian, 86 of Syracuse
Robert Milton Varian, 86 of Syracuse Robert Milton Varian, 86 of Syracuse, Ohio passed away, at 5:57 p.m. on Thursday,...
Jessie Daniel Cochran, 67, of Pomeroy
Jessie Daniel Cochran, 67, of Pomeroy Jessie Daniel Cochran, 67, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on February 21, 2020. He was...
Proposed Amendment that would Make Changes to Ohio’s Election Laws Certified
Proposed Amendment that would Make Changes to Ohio’s Election Laws Certified COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Attorney General's Office today...
Bulah Gertrude Casto, 80, of Pomeroy
Bulah Gertrude Casto, 80, of Pomeroy Bulah Gertrude Casto, 80, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on February 18, 2020. She was...
Randall Warren Roach, 59, of Middleport
Randall Warren Roach, 59, of Middleport Randall Warren Roach, 59, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on February 16, 2020. He was...
Legal Ad: Notice of Primary Election
Legal Ad: Notice of Primary Election Proclamation Notice of Primary Election R. C. 3501.03 The Board of Elections of Meigs...
Two Local Fire Departments Awarded Equipment Grants through ODNR
Two Local Fire Departments Awarded Equipment Grants through ODNR COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two local fire departments have received grants through the Ohio...
Eileen L. Garnes, 95, of Middleport
Eileen L. Garnes, 95, of Middleport Eileen L. Garnes, 95, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at...
Michael W. Lance, Sr., 76, of Reedsville
Michael W. Lance, Sr., 76, of Reedsville Michael W. Lance, Sr., 76, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16,...
Connie Hope Rucker, 88, of Shade
Connie Hope Rucker, 88, of Shade Connie Hope Rucker, 88, of Shade, Ohio, passed away on February 15, 2020 at...
Eloise Watkins, 83, of Pomeroy
Eloise Watkins, 83, of Pomeroy Eloise Watkins, 83, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away on February 15, 2020. She was born on...
Republicans to hold annual Lincoln Day Dinner, Gov. DeWine Keynote Speaker
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. File photo. Republicans to hold annual Lincoln Day Dinner, Gov. DeWine Keynote Speaker POMEROY, Ohio...
Ohio Primary Election: Register Today; Vote Early Tomorrow
Ohio Primary Election: Register Today; Vote Early Tomorrow By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An important deadline for the...
Professional Development Workshop for Educators on March 11
Professional Development Workshop for Educators on March 11 ATHENS, Ohio - The Ohio Alliance for Arts Education will present the...
Racine Southern FFA Hosts District Ag Sales & Public Speaking Contest
Members of Racine Southern FFA Racine Southern FFA Hosts District Ag Sales & Public Speaking Contest By Rachel Jackson, 2019-2020...
Fire at Pomeroy’s Wild Horse Cafe
Firefighter work to extinguish the fire at the Wild Horse Cafe. Photo by Carrie Rose. Fire at Pomeroy’s Wild Horse...
Bridge Reopens Following Barge Incident
The Pomeroy Fire Department looks for visible damage to the Bridge of Honor following a barge colliding with the Ohio...
Bridge of Honor Closed Following Barge Collision
The Bridge of Honor was closed between Pomeroy and Mason following barges breaking loose on the Ohio River. Photo by...
Don’t Fall for Fake Online Romance This Valentine’s Day
Don't Fall for Fake Online Romance This Valentine's Day COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans who are pierced by Cupid's arrow this...
Being Aware of Teen Dating Violence
Being Aware of Teen Dating Violence POMEROY, Ohio - February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). The Meigs...
Health Department Seeks Community Feedback
Health Department Seeks Community Feedback POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department and Get Healthy Meigs are looking for...
Interested in Advertising?
Interested in Advertising? Are you interested in getting the word out about your business? Advertising with the Meigs Independent Press...
Meigs County Completes Election Security Directive
Meigs County Completes Election Security Directive COLUMBUS, Ohio – Today, the Meigs County Board of Elections announced the successful completion...
Hocking Hills Visitor Center Receives First Place OPRA Award of Excellence
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) received four Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) Awards of Excellence, including first...
Commissioners Hear about Extension Programs, Table Property Decision
From left Meigs County Commissioners Jimmy Will, Randy Smith and Tim Ihle. File Photo. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. Commissioners Hear...