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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April Kathleen Boggs, 40
April Kathleen Boggs, 40, of long Bottom, passed away, at 7:52 p.m. on January 3, 2019 in the Holzer Meigs...
Catherine Williams, 86
Catherine Williams, 86, of Pomeroy, Ohio went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2019. Catherine was the wife of...
National Law Enforcement Day set for Jan. 9, 2019
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Prosecutor’s Office is reminding the public of National Law Enforcement Day. According to a...
Immunization Clinic set for Jan. 8, 2019
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Health Department will conduct an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 from 9-11...
Johnson officially sworn in
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) has been sworn in to represent Ohio’s Sixth Congressional District for the 116th session of...
Ohio investigative unit cracking down on secondary market liquor sales
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In December, agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) teamed up with Ohio Liquor Control (OHLQ), charging...
Mark Andrew Richmond, 59
Mark Andrew Richmond, 59, of Point Pleasant, WV went to be with his Lord, Tuesday January 1, 2019 at OSU...
Cheryl Marshall, 48
Cheryl Marshall, 48, of Middleport, died Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis.Born December 30, 1970 in...
Manford Ray Hutton, 86
Manford Ray Hutton, 86, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on January 2, 2019. He was born on February 27, 1932 in...
Holzer welcomes first baby of 2019
Wysper Nariya Dawn Young GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Holzer has announced the birth of the first baby at the hospital for...
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...
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...
Kenneth Clark Brewer, 79
Kenneth Clark Brewer, 79, of Pomeroy, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born on November...
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...