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 
More than 60,000 deer checked during gun season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite enduring some poor weather, hunters in Ohio checked 60,557 white-tailed deer during the 2018 weeklong deer-gun...
Clara Mae Ellis, 78
Clara Mae Ellis, 78, died December 3, 2018 at her residence due to a long extended illness. Her Funeral Service...
Pastor Roy R. Hunter, 73
Pastor Roy R. Hunter, 73, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 1, 2018 at home on the farm at Storys Run,...
Alan Barringer, 42
Alan Barringer, 42, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept....
Advent week one: Hoping for light
Isaiah 9:2 ESV: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land...
Stanley attends OPAA advocacy day at the Ohio Statehouse
On November 28, 2018, Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley participated in the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association’s Advocacy Day...
Letter to the Editor: Urge Legislators to Extend Alternative Graduation Pathways
I wrote a letter for the Action Network letter campaign "Urge Legislators to Extend Alternative Graduation Pathways". With only a...
Ohio Senate begins hearings on Rep. Edwards bill
Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) COLUMBUS – The Ohio Senate today began hearings on legislation to reduce red tape for local...
Ohio Highway Patrol graduates 32 troopers in ceremony
COLUMBUS - The Patrol’s 164th Academy Class graduated today after 26 weeks of intense training. The keynote address was...
In the Open
In the Open By Jim Freeman Venison is tasty, and good for you Chances are pretty good, if you have...
Running the rails: The Ohio River Electric Railway & Power Company
All aboard! Not an uncommon thing to hear before a train departs for its next destination. As I sat down...
Open installation of officers set at Harrisonville Lodge
HARRISONVILLE, Ohio - The brethren of Harrisonville Lodge #411 cordially invite all masons, their families, friends, and any interested members...
Consumer protection action filed against bridal store for failing to deliver dresses
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against the operator of Elegant Bride,...
Names released in Old Dexter Road fatal fire
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The identities of the fatal fire victims on Old Dexter Road have been released. According to...
Paramedic found deceased at Meigs base
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A paramedic at MedFlight’s Meigs County helicopter base in Pomeroy, Ohio was found deceased on the morning...
Fatal fire in Meigs being investigated
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Two people are deceased following a fire at a residence on Old Dexter Road. Meigs County...
Schmidt Cancer Symposium held
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - The 22nd Annual Lewis A. Schmidt, MD, Memorial Cancer Symposium was recently held at the Holzer...
Rep. Edwards testifies in support of his Education Plan
Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Jay Edwards has testified before an Ohio House committee in support...
Racine Southern FFA attends 91st National Convention
Contributed by Ethan Roberts, 2018-2018 Racine Southern FFA Reporter INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - The Racine Southern Future Farmers of America (FFA)...
Hemlock Grove Church to host brunch with Santa
POMEROY, Ohio - Hemlock Grove Christian Church will host a Brunch with Santa on Sat., Dec. 8, 2018 from 10...
More than 13,000 deer harvested in first day of deer-gun season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunters checked 13,614 white-tailed deer on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 the opening day of Ohio’s deer-gun hunting...
Joseph Dan Berry, 70
Joseph Dan Berry, 70, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on November 26, 2018 in Orrville, Ohio. He was born on...
Lawrence B. Foreman, 92
Lawrence B. Foreman, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday November 25, 2018 at his home in Middleport, Ohio. Born on November...
Meigs native promoted at State Library of Ohio
Evan Struble, Associate State Librarian for Library Development COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Meigs County native has been promoted to Associate...
Gardening: A historically healthy hobby
By Ciara Martin The act of gardening is deeply intertwined into the history of mankind. In fact, according to the...