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 
Donald “Donnie” Ray Folmer Jr., 60
Donald "Donnie" Ray Folmer Jr., 60, of Pomeroy, passed away at 5:58 am on Monday, December 17, 2018 in Marietta Memorial...
10-Days until Christmas
By Steven Figel, aka "The Mild Mannered Morning Man" With the approach of the Christmas-I can't help but reflect on the...
Advent Week 3: Waiting
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for...
Oh joy! a Golden Buckeye card for Christmas
Oh joy! a Golden Buckeye card for Christmas What a lovely holiday gift. This month I received an invitation to...
Donald Wayne “Buck” Ervin, 65
Donald Wayne “Buck” Ervin, 65, of Racine, Ohio, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, December, 13, 2018 at his...
Loren Benedum, 86
Loren Benedum, 86, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born Nov. 1,...
Harrisonville and Middleport Masonic Lodges install officers
Left to Right: Right Worshipful Grand Tyler Shaun Marolt, Worshipful Master of Middleport #363 Gary Coleman, Most Worshipful Grand Master...
Rutland woman sentenced for probation violation
POMEROY, Ohio - A Rutland woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for violating community control. According to...
West Virginia man sentenced for attempting to sell drugs
POMEROY, Ohio - A West Virginia man has been sentenced for attempting to sell “heroin” in Meigs County, Ohio. According...
6-State Trooper Project targeted impaired driving
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project enforcing and raising awareness...
Loren Benedum, 86
Loren Benedum, 86, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born Nov. 1,...
Starcher sentenced for rape and kidnapping
Marissa Starcher waiting to enter her change of plea to guilty and be sentenced in the Meigs County Court of...
Man could face 18 months for alleged probation violation
Eric Feathers appearing in court. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio – A man has been taken into custody concerning...
December Grand Jury indictments released
(Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty of a crime. It is...
Steamboats and Meigs County
“Here’s to you all, our sentiments are real, may your days be as brightand your hearts be as light as the spray from an ol’ paddlewheel.” – Unknown....
Rep. Edwards passes major education plan
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio General Assembly has given final approval to legislation cutting red tape for schools and giving...
Advent Week 2: Are you ready for Christmas?
Isaiah 40:3 ESV: "A voice cries: In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert...
Ohio History Day comes to Rio
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College and the Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center...
National and State Day of Mourning for Pres. George H.W. Bush declared
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The nation and state have been called to remember the life and legacy of a former President...
Appeals court upholds conviction from Meigs County
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An appeals court has upheld the conviction of a man for kidnapping, assault and cultivating marijuana. According...
Safe driving class sponsored by AARP set
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A safe driving class sponsored by AARP in connection with the Gallipolis Christian Church will be given...
Friends of Rutland to hold Toy Drive
RUTLAND, Ohio - The Friends of Rutland will be holding a toy drive to benefit needy children of the Rutland...
Job Posting: Full time mechanic
Job Posting: Full Time Mechanic A position is now available at Hill’s Classic Cars (Racine, OH) for a full time...
Job Posting: Restoration Body-man
Restoration Body-man Needed A position is now available at Hill’s Classic Cars (Racine, OH) for a full time welder &...
New reinstatement fee amnesty initiative to be offered in Jan. 2019 by Ohio BMV
COLUMBUS, Ohio - House Bill 336, the Reinstatement Fee Amnesty Initiative, created a six-month program for driver license reinstatement...